We are officially moving into the second round of the group stages this Friday (AEST), and the stakes are getting massive. Now that every team has a game under their belt, we have a much better idea of who is actually firing and who is just riding on their reputation. The bookies are keeping the straight win prices pretty short on the big names today, but there are some cracking angles hidden in the alternative markets if you look past the hype. Let's get stuck into Friday's four-game slate!
World Cup 2026 Day 8 Predictions & Betting Tips: Friday June 19
World Cup Day 8 Daily Multi Bet
This 4-leg multi covers the whole Friday schedule, balancing three clear class differences with one great value play. We are backing Czechia, Switzerland, and Canada to get the job done on the straight win lines. We have anchored the slip with South Korea on the Double Chance line to exploit a very shaky favourite, yielding a fantastic overall return.
Leg 1: Czechia vs South Africa: Czechia to Win @ $1.75
Leg 2: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Switzerland to Win @ $1.55
Leg 3: Canada vs Qatar: Canada to Win @ $1.28
Leg 4: Mexico vs South Korea: South Korea and Draw (Double Chance) @ $1.83
Day 8 Multi
$6.35 (1.5 Units)
Czechia vs South Africa Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 19 June, 02:00 AEST
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia
Odds: Czechia ($1.75) | Draw ($3.75) | South Africa ($4.60)
Czechia plays a really physical, direct brand of football that loves to cross the ball and dominate set-pieces. Both of these teams are desperate for three points after dropping their opening matches, with Czechia suffering a tight 2-1 loss to South Korea and South Africa getting outclassed 2-0 by Mexico. South Africa likes to keep things short and tidy on the deck, but they traditionally struggle whenever a big European side starts pumping high balls into the box. Backing Czechia on the straight win market is a great play here, as they should have way too much size and power for South Africa inside the penalty area.
Correct Score Prediction: Czechia to win 2-0 @ $8.00
Czechia to Win
$1.75 (2.5 Units)
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 19 June, 05:00 AEST
Venue: SoFi Stadium, California
Odds: Switzerland ($1.55) | Draw ($4.10) | Bosnia and Herzegovina ($6.50)
Switzerland is always one of those incredibly reliable tournament teams that rarely makes a mistake or beats themselves. They are experts at completely shutting down teams that rely on slow build-up play. Both of these sides opened their campaigns with 1-1 draws, but Switzerland will be eager to quickly re-establish their famous defensive discipline. Bosnia has some decent quality in midfield, but they lack the real dynamic pace out wide to trouble this Swiss backline. We can find excellent value by backing the Swiss to win without conceding, which fits this game's script perfectly.
Correct Score Prediction: Switzerland to win 2-0 @ $7.00
Switzerland to Win to Nil
$2.35 (2 Units)
Canada vs Qatar Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 19 June, 08:00 AEST
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
Odds: Canada ($1.28) | Draw ($5.50) | Qatar ($11.00)
Co-hosts Canada head into their second match with massive home support and a seriously fast transition game that loves to punish teams on the break. After playing out a frustrating 1-1 draw against Bosnia on opening day, the Canadians will be fired up to make a major statement. Qatar also managed a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, but they really struggle when forced to defend deep against quick, athletic sides. A long trip to Vancouver makes it an uphill battle for them. Taking Canada on the handicap looks like a fantastic option. With the home crowd behind them, the Canadians should have the firepower to comfortably clear a two-goal margin.
Correct Score Prediction: Canada to win 3-0 @ $8.00
Canada -1.5 Goals
$1.83 (2.5 Units)
Mexico vs South Korea Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 19 June, 11:00 AEST
Venue: Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico
Odds: Mexico ($2.00) | Draw ($3.40) | South Korea ($4.00)
The bookies have Mexico marked as the favourites here mostly based on their name and playing close to home, but this looks like a massive trap. Both sides are coming off opening day victories, but South Korea's 2-1 win over a physical Czechia side was much more impressive than Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa. Mexico has been pretty inconsistent lately, whereas South Korea is a highly disciplined side with excellent defensive organisation. Mexico often struggles to create clear chances against teams that park a solid block in front of them. Backing South Korea to either win or draw covers two of the three possible outcomes against a shaky favourite and provides brilliant value.
Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 Draw @ $6.50
South Korea and Draw (Double Chance)
$1.83 (2 Units)
