Czech Republic sit third in Group A with one point from two matches and need a result against Mexico on June 24 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to have any realistic chance of reaching the knockout stage. Mexico are already through with six points from six, making this a dead-rubber for the hosts but a must-win for the Czechs. The Czech Republic vs Mexico betting odds point firmly toward a Mexico victory on home soil.
Mexico’s manager J. Aguirre has guided the hosts to back-to-back clean-sheet wins over South Africa (2-0) and South Korea (1-0) in the opening two Group A fixtures, and with the Czechs carrying a negative goal difference, a draw is unlikely to be enough for I. Hasek’s side to advance. Czech Republic entered the tournament via the UEFA playoff route and have managed just two goals in their opening two World Cup matches.
