Sparks will fly as South Africa host South Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday, 19 November. View our free South Africa vs South Sudan predictions below.
Contents
- 1 South Africa vs South Sudan predictions: Hosts to lead at the halftime break
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring affair on the cards?
- 3 South Africa preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
- 4 South Sudan preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time since March 2022
- 5 Player to watch: Oswin Appollis
South Africa vs South Sudan predictions: Hosts to lead at the halftime break
Key stats
- While South Africa opened the scoring in five of their last six matches, South Sudan conceded first in seven of their last eight games.
- Bafana Bafana led at halftime in four of their last six matches.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of South Sudan's last five matches, and in three of South Africa’s last five games.
- Three of South Africa’s last four matches went north of the 3.5-goal marker.
Correct score prediction: South Africa 3-1 South Sudan
South Africa have strung together a 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions, while South Sudan suffered five defeats in their last seven matches. Given that both teams have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games in recent months, we are backing Bafana Bafana to win whilst conceding at least one goal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bafana Bafana are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW:19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY:15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
South Sudan's AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign has not gone as well as they had hoped. Nicolas Dupuis’ troops have lost four out of five group games and are currently at the bottom of the Group K table.
In contrast, Bafana Bafana are the only unbeaten team in Group K with 11 points from a possible 15. They are leading the group standings and have already secured a place in AFCON 2025.
Considering Bafana Bafana's impressive unbeaten run, it is unsurprising that South Africa are the expected winners at 2/7 (1.29). Teams with these odds usually have a 77.8% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that four of South Sudan's last five matches featured goals at both ends. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 9/5 (2.80). That one has a 35.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another high-scoring affair on the cards?
The reverse fixture of this clash was a five-goal thriller, with each team scoring at least twice.Interestingly, that was the first and only encounter between South Africa and Sudan.
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South Sudan
South Africa
South Africa preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Notable absentees in the Bafana Bafana squad are forwards Tshegofatso Mabasa and Lyle Foster. Having already qualified for Africa's biggest football competition, South Africa's only motivation to win this match is to finish as Group K leaders.
Predicted lineup: Williams (GK), Modiba, Dortley, Mvala, Mudau, Aubaas, Mokoena, Maswanganyi, Appollis, Mokwana & Makgopa.
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W
Benin
0
South Africa
2
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W
Lesotho
0
South Africa
2
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D
Egypt
1
South Africa
1
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W
South Sudan
0
South Africa
3
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W
Uganda
0
South Africa
2
South Sudan preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time since March 2022
Unlike their opponents, it is impossible for South Sudan to qualify for AFCON 2025, even if they win this match. The visitors have no new injury concerns ahead of their trip to South Africa.
Predicted lineup: Awad (GK), Malis, Pal, Laku, Adebo, Malish, Gama, Manase, Ezibon, Juma & Yuel.
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D
Sudan
1
South Sudan
1
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L
Congo DR
1
South Sudan
0
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L
Rwanda
2
South Sudan
1
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L
South Africa
3
South Sudan
0
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W
Congo
2
South Sudan
3
Player to watch: Oswin Appollis
As it stands, only two players have had more direct goal involvements than Oswin Appollis in the AFCON 2025 qualifying rounds. The Polokwane City player is Bafana Bafana's top performer, leading the team in both goals (2) and assists (3). Appollis scored a brace in the reverse fixture and will fancy his chances against South Sudan once more.