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Malawi vs South Africa Predictions - South Africa to end COSAFA Cup in third place

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2023

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Brad Newcomb 15 Jul 2023

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Malawi vs South Africa tips for Sunday's Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup 3rd place playoff match (15:00 SAST)
South Africa have only lost to Malawi once
Can Malawi end their poor run of results against the host nation?

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South Africa to take third (Getty Images)

Malawi vs South Africa Predictions

Malawi failed to capitalise on their advantage in the previous match and will be out to make amends; however, they have a poor record against their opponents. South Africa came up short in their semi-final and will want to finish their tournament on a high. South Africa is predicted to win with BTTS.

Malawi vs South Africa Predictions
Head to Head
Malawi Form
Malawi Team News & Injuries
South Africa Form
South Africa Team News & Injuries

Malawi have won 3 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions.
Malawi have scored 6 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Malawi have conceded 1 goal in 5 matches in all competitions.
South Africa have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
South Africa have scored 8 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
South Africa have scored 6 goals in 5 games in all competitions.

Head to Head

South Africa have a commanding lead of nine victories to one over Malawi, including one draw in 13 meetings across all competitions.

South Africa beat Malawi 5-4 on penalties in the 2019 COSAFA Cup plate final after the match had ended in a 0-0 draw.

Malawi Form

Malawi's perfect win record in the 2023 Hollywoodbets COAFA Cup ended when they were knocked out by ten-men Lesotho 3-0 on penalties in the semi-final after the score ended 1-1 at the final whistle.

Malawi conceded after 18 minutes of play against Lesotho but took only eight minutes to level the score after they converted a penalty.

Malawi were handed the numerical advantage just before halftime when Lesotho had a player sent off for a second bookable offence.

However, Malawi could not find another goal, despite making four substitutions in the second period, as their finishing let them down during the remaining time of the match and in the penalty shootout.

They had 44% possession and six shots in the game, with one on target.

Malawi have won three of their last ten matches, including four draws and two defeats.

The Flames' last five results across all competitions are drew, won, won, won, and lost, scoring six goals and conceding one.

Malawi will be disappointed they could not use their numerical advantage to get the result required to reach the final of this edition of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup. They have a tough assignment against South Africa, as they have only registered one victory against the hosts. Can they bounce back with a win?

Malawi Team News & Injuries

Chawanangwa Kaonga slotted the penalty home against Lesotho, registering his second goal in the tournament.

Lanjesi Nkhoma, Patrick Mwaungulu, and Patrick Mwaungulu have scored one goal each in the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup.

Goalkeepers: Brighton Munthali, Austin Chirambo, Innocent Nyasulu

Defenders: Macdonald Lameck, Dennis Chembezi, Dan Chimbalanga, Lawrence Chaziya, Stanley Sanudi, Nickson Mwase

Midfielders: Alick Lungu, Frank Willard, Patrick Mwaungulu, Blessings Singini, Chikumbutso Salima, Robert Saizi, Chimwemwe Idana, Chikondi Kamanga, Patrick Macheso, Chrispin Mapemba

Forwards: Chawanangwa Kaonga, Chifundo Mphasi, Christopher Kumwembe, Gaddie Chirwa, Lanjesi Nkhoma

South Africa Form

South Africa crashed out of the 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup when they defeated 2-1 by defending champions Zambia 2-1 in their semi-final clash on Friday evening.

South Africa found the back of the Zambian net just before halftime, taking the lead into the break.

However, Zambia took only five after the restart to level matters and took the lead in the 69th minute of the match from a free-kick, which proved to be the winning goal.

They had 42% possession and nine shots in the match, with two on target.

Bafana Bafana have won six of their last ten internationals, including one loss and three draws. However, they have conceded a goal in nine consecutive fixtures.

Their last five results across all competitions are won, drew, won, won, and lost, scoring eight goals and conceding six.

South Africa have a proven track record against Malawi and will be playing on home soil, giving them the advantage to secure the playoff victory. However, Bafana Bafana will need to play well, as the Flames have had an excellent tournament thus far.

South Africa Team News & Injuries

Coach Morena Ramoreboli could change his starting XI that lost to Zambia in the semi-final.

Tshegofato Mabasa scored the opening goal against Zambia, taking his tally to three goals in this edition of the COSAFA Cup.

Shaune Mogaila and Iqraam Rayners have scored one goal each in the competition.

Goalkeepers: Olwethu Mzimela, Jethren Barr, Khanya Mini

Defenders: Keegan Allan, Bonginkosi Makume, Katlego Mohamme, Lyle Lakay

Midfielders: Thabo Cele, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Lesego Sebetlela, Lesedi Kapinga, Luvuyo Phewa, Shaune Mogaila, Mogamat May

Forwards: Siyabonga Gumede, Genino Palace, Tshegofato Mabasa, Puso Dithjane, Iqraam Rayners, Tebogo Tlolane, Victor Letsoalo

Verdict

Malawi v South Africa

South Africa have been in solid form lately and have a superior record over Malawi, giving them the edge to come out top with a BTTS victory and a 2-1 score.