Czech Republic vs Mexico: prediction & betting odds 25 June 2026

Form and Line-up Czech Republic

The Czech Republic made a difficult start to the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, earning only one point from two matches. Koubek's team lost to South Korea (1:2) in the first round and then drew with South Africa (1:1). The home team have found attacking play very difficult. So far, the only goalscorers have unexpectedly been midfielder Michal Sadilek and defender Ladislav Krejci.

Key numbers for Czech Republic:

• Koubek's team have conceded at least one goal in six consecutive games.

• In their last seven competitive matches, the Czech Republic have recorded only one win in normal time — against Gibraltar (6:0).

• The Czech Republic created less xG than their opponents in both matches at the 2026 World Cup. They have had a total of seven shots on target at the tournament.

Probable Czech Republic line-up (3-5-2): Matej Kovar — Robin Hranac, Ladislav Krejci, Tomas Holes — Vladimir Coufal, Vladimir Darida, Michal Sadilek, Pavel Sulc, Alexander Sojka — Adam Hlozek, Patrik Schick

Form and Line-up Mexico

Mexico, by contrast, started perfectly and recorded two clean-sheet wins — over South Africa (2:0) and South Korea (1:0). Aguirre's team are showing excellent organisation and lead the tournament for defensive reliability — they are the first side to keep two clean sheets. Including friendlies, the visitors are on a run of five wins, conceding only one goal in that spell.

Key numbers for Mexico:

• Aguirre's team became the first side at the 2026 World Cup to secure a place in the play-offs.

• Mexico have conceded only two goals in their last 10 matches.

• Mexico have allowed only four shots on target in 180 minutes at the 2026 World Cup.

Probable Mexico line-up (4-3-3): Raul Rangel — Jorge Sanchez, Johan Vasquez, Cesar Montes, Jesus Gallardo — Luis Romo, Erik Lira, Brian Gutierrez — Roberto Alvarado, Raul Jimenez, Julian Quinones

Who will referee the match 

Yael Falcón (Argentina) 

Matches – 9 (International matches, 2026);

Average fouls per match – 25;

Average yellow/red cards per match (including second yellows) – 4,1;

Matches with a straight red card – 1 out of 9;

Matches with a penalty – 1 out of 9.