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South Africa vs Botswana Predictions - Bafana to draw yet again vs neighbours

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 28 Jun 2024

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South Africa vs Botswana Predictions for Saturday’s COSAFA Cup match (15:00 SAST)
Bafana Bafana have seen BTTS Yes in their last 5 matches
Will Botswana draw a 5th match in their last 7?

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One point each tipped between South Africa and Botswana (Getty Images).

South Africa vs Botswana Predictions

This is likely to be a close match. I’m tipping these draw specialists to play out a stalemate. I see both sides scoring in a 1-1 draw.
South Africa vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Botswana Form
Botswana Injuries & Team News

South Africa have seen BTTS Yes in their last 5 matches.
South Africa have drawn 7 of their last 8 matches.
Botswana have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches.
Botswana have seen Under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

South Africa holds a 12-2 lead over Botswana across 15 previous clashes with one draw.

The sides last met in July 2023 as Bafana Bafana won 2-1.

South Africa Form

Bafana Bafana had a strong AFCON earlier this year, finishing third in the tournament.

They beat Congo DR on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the third-place playoff. Two draws followed in friendly matches, 1-1 vs Andorra and 3-3 vs Algeria.

Two World Cup qualifiers followed, 1-1 draw in Nigeria and 3-1 at home vs Zimbabwe. Their last match saw a 1-1 draw vs Mozambique in the COSAFA Cup opener.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

Coach Helman Mkhalele could hand a start to Lehlohonolo Mojela up front. He was a late addition to the squad.

There could be some rotation with Keanu Cupido starting in defence. Tshepang Moremi may be selected down the left wing.

Goalkeepers: Mondli Mpoto, Olwethu Mzimela, Samukelo Xulu

Defenders: Thabang Matuludi, Sirgio Kammies, Keanu Cupido, Thabo Maloisane, Athenkosi Mcaba, Rushwin Dortley, Malebogo Modise

Midfielders: Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Ethan Brooks, Liam Bern, Sinoxolo Kwayiba

Forwards: Antonio Van Wyk, Devon Titus, Jaeden Rhodes, Mfundo Thikazi, Asanele Velebayi, Tshepang Moremi, Ashley Cupido, Yanela Mbuthuma, Thabang Sibanyoni, Lehlohonolo Mojela

Botswana Form

Botswana have lost just once in their last eight matches.

A 1-0 home win vs Guinea in a World Cup qualifier was followed by three draws in friendly matches. A 1-0 loss to Uganda and a 3-1 away win vs Somalia followed in June’s USA 2026 qualifiers.

On Wednesday, they began the COSAFA Cup by drawing 0-0 vs Eswatini.

Botswana Injuries & Team News

Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named a squad of almost entirely domestically-based players. Captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe of Kaizer Chiefs will play no part.

No players from Botswana champions Jwaneng Galaxy have been allowed to participate in the tournament. It is an understrength squad.

Goalkeepers: Victor James, Jovan Nikolic, Kenneth Mmoko, Karamelo Kgosipula

Defenders: Thabo Babutsi, Tebogo Kopelang, Obakeng Senona, Bonna Sepako, Leruo Rallala, Botsile Sakana, Benson Mangolo, Atamelang Lesogo

Midfielders: Shaun Theron, Olebogeng Ramotse, Ricky Ratlhogo, Boniface Ramolale, Gape Thibedi, Tawane Mbakile, Ofentse Mbalwa, Obakeng Ramothlwa

Forwards: Oarabile Sekwal, Tshepo Keselebale, Eric Ookame, Moladi Tlhalefang, Thabiso Bante, Lizo Skweyiya, Bame Morwalela

Verdict

South Africa v Botswana

I'm backing BTTS Yes, a draw and a 1-1 correct score tip.

BTTS Yes

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