South Korea enters this Group A opener with a notable 90-point Elo advantage over Czechia, reflecting their stronger recent form and consistent presence in major tournaments. The Koreans' technical quality and organized approach should give them a clear edge against a Czech side that has struggled to recapture its past glory. While Czechia can occasionally frustrate favored opponents, South Korea's home continent advantage and superior ranking make them solid favorites to claim all three points in this opening fixture.