The second round of group stage matches at the World Cup kick off today, and every game carries real stakes. Teams that stumbled out of the gate need a response, and teams that started fast want to put one foot in the knockout rounds. Three picks for today.
Read on for my goal scorer picks today.
World Cup Goal Scorer Picks Today
South Africa vs Czechia Goal Scorer Pick
| South Africa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 +120 | 2.5 115o / -145u | +450 |
| Czechia Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -165 | 2.5 115o / -145u | -160 |
Patrik Schick — Anytime Goalscorer vs. South Africa (+150)
Schick let us down on Matchday 1, but nothing about his profile as Czechia’s target man has changed. Czechia registered seven shots in their 2-1 loss to South Korea and were the better side for stretches, but they just couldn’t finish. Schick recently became the first Czech player to score 100 goals across Europe’s top five leagues, and he enters this World Cup with 26 international goals, leading a Czech attack that has scored in 3 of its last 4 outings. That includes a 5-goal performance in their final pre-tournament friendly. South Africa managed zero shots on target and were down to nine men in their opener against Mexico. This is a get-right spot for the Bayer Leverkusen striker. Let's hope he bounces back.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Switzerland Goal Scorer Pick
| Bosnia and Herzegovina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 +125 | 2.5 105o / -130u | +450 |
| Switzerland Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -175 | 2.5 105o / -130u | -160 |
Dan Ndoye — Anytime Goalscorer vs. Bosnia (+230)
Ndoye was dangerous in the opener, registering 3 shots with 2 on target against Qatar, even if the goal didn’t come. Breel Embolo is always a name worth considering after scoring in game 1, but Ndoye’s price is simply juicier, and the matchup script favors Switzerland leaning on their most direct attacking outlet. Switzerland need a win here to control their own destiny in the group, and that urgency typically means more service into the final third, which is exactly where Ndoye thrives. With Switzerland likely chasing goals against a Bosnia side that will sit in, the math favors more than one Swiss goal. Back Ndoye to be the one who gets it.
Korea vs Mexico Goal Scorer Pick
| Korea Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -110 | 2.5 130o / -165u | +330 |
| Mexico Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -125 | 2.5 130o / -165u | -115 |
Julian Quinones — Anytime Goalscorer vs. South Korea (+265)
This price feels off, and that’s exactly why it’s the pick of the day. Quiñones scored the opening goal of the entire 2026 World Cup, finding the net just nine minutes into Mexico’s tournament opener against South Africa. He was named Man of the Match after hitting the post with another low effort and setting up a teammate for a great chance before halftime. Quiñones finished the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season with 33 goals, the most in the league, overtaking Ivan Toney on the final day of the campaign. He is clearly Mexico’s most dynamic and dangerous attacking weapon, and this matchup against South Korea should produce goals at both ends. At +260 for an in-form striker playing in front of his home fans, this is a number worth jumping on.
Let's get some goals today!
