South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will make the trip to Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium in Brazzaville for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Congo on Tuesday, 15 October.
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Congo vs South Africa predictions: Visitors to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- South Africa are unbeaten in their last 11 matches, while Congo are coming off back-to-back defeats.
- Congo conceded first in five of their last six matches, while South Africa opened the scoring in six of their last eight games.
- While Bafana Bafana led at halftime in five of their last six games, Congo trailed at halftime in four of their last five matches.
- Congo failed to score in five of their last six clashes with South Africa.
Correct score prediction: Congo 0-3 South Africa
Congo suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Bafana Bafana a few days ago. They have blanked in five of the last six skirmishes between these teams and have no wins in their last eight encounters with South Africa. All things considered, this should be business as usual for Bafana Bafana.
Pre-game odds and win probability: South Africa are clear favourites
- HOME:7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW:23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY:7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
South Africa are coming off back-to-back wins and are unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions (W5, D6). Hugo Broos’ men are up against a Congo side that suffered three defeats in their previous four matches.
On that note, South Africa are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds generally have a 58.8% probability of winning.
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We have also established that South Africa has the lead at the halftime break in five of their last six matches. Given that Congo were trailing at halftime in four of their last five games, HT South Africa to win has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: South Africa’s dominance to continue?
The last time South Africa lost to Congo was in April 1997. Bafana Bafana are undefeated in eight meetings between these teams since then (W4, D4).
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Congo preview: Hoping to avoid a third consecutive defeat
Congo are third on the Group K table with three points from a possible nine. They are four points behind Uganda and South Africa with three games left to play, so they will need all the points they can get.
Predicted lineup: Mafoumbi (GK), Poaty, Bidounga, Makosso, Andzouana, Makouta, Otanga, Ndockyt, Mboungou, Ibayi & Bassouamina.
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South Africa preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Burnley forward Lyle Foster is a major doubt for this contest after picking up an injury in the reverse fixture last Friday. Bafana Bafana are poised for a return to the AFCON after their third-place finish earlier this year.
Predicted lineup: Williams (GK), Mudau, Kekana, Dortley, Modiba, Mokoena, Aubaas, Mokwana, Appollis, Zwane & Rayners.
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Player to watch: Oswin Appollis
As it stands, Oswin Appollis has more direct goal involvements than any other player in the qualifying rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Polokwane midfielder assisted the first three goals in Bafana Bafana's 5-0 victory over Congo a few days ago. He was directly involved in five of his team's 10 goals so far.