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Benin vs South Africa Predictions - Bafana to beat Benin in Cote d’Ivoire
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- South Africa unbeaten in last 22 matches; tops qualifying group.
- Benin is winless in 6 matches; struggling for form.
- South Africa has beaten Benin in both past encounters.
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South Africa to collect three points vs Benin on Tuesday (Getty Images).
Benin vs South Africa Predictions
South Africa can take a big step towards qualification with a win. I see them edging past Benin in a match played in Abidjan.
- Benin vs South Africa Predictions
- Head to Head
- Benin Form
- Benin Injuries & Team News
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Injuries & Team News
- Benin have lost their 2 matches vs South Africa.
- Benin are winless in 6 matches (2 losses, 4 draws).
- South Africa are undefeated in their last 22 matches.
- South Africa have won 8 of their last 13 matches (5 draws).
Head to Head
These sides have met on two previous occasions with South Africa winning both of those.
A 2-0 win in 2004 was followed by a 2-1 home win in the reverse fixture back in November 2023.
Benin Form
Benin are not in great form but they sit second in their World Cup qualifying group. Their winless in their last six matches (LLDDDD).
A 2-1 loss in Rwanda in AFCON qualifying was followed by two CHAN matches. A 1-1 home draw vs Nigeria in their next qualifier preceded a 0-0 draw in Libya.
Last Thursday, they surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 away vs Zimbabwe. Steve Mounie and Dokou Dodo scored the goals.
Benin Injuries & Team News
Benin continues to rely on veteran striker Steve Mounie of FC Augsburg up front. Atalanta’s Young forward Candas Fiogbe is hoping to make his debut.
David Kiki is a key defender and plays alongside Bafana Bafana’s Siyabonga Ngezana at club level.
Goalkeepers: Saturnin Allagbé, Marcel Dandjinou, Serge Obassa
Defenders: Brandon Agounon, Mohamed Tijani, Abdoul Rachid Moumini, Tamimou Ouorou,
Moïse Adiléhou, Yohan Roche, David Kiki, Rabiou Sankamao, Rodrigue Fassinou
Midfielders: Mattéo Ahlinvi, Dokou Dodo, Hassane Imourane, Gislain Ahoudo, Samadou Attidjikou, Mariano Ahouangbo, Sessi D'Almeida
Forwards: Steve Mounié, Candas Fiogbé, Andréas Hountondji, Junior Olaitan, Jodel Dossou, Steve Traoré
South Africa Form
Bafana Bafana are unbeaten in their last 22 matches. They sit top of their World Cup qualifying group on ten points.
They played AFCON qualifiers in October, beating Congo 5-0 at home and drawing 1-1 away. A 2-0 win away in Uganda was followed by a 3-0 home win over South Sudan to seal qualification.
After two CHAN fixtures with fringe squad members, they won on Friday. Two second-half goals were enough for a 2-0 home win over Lesotho.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Coach Hugo Broos remains without three first-choice players. Left back Aubrey Modiba, attacking midfielder Themba Zwane and anchor man Sphephelo Sithole are absent.
Rushwin Dortley misses out on this FIFA break with a knee injury. We could see an unchanged XI in this match with Jayden Adams partnering Teboho Mokoena in the double pivot.
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Nyiko Mobbie, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Grant Kekana, Thabo Maloisane, Siyabonga Ngezana, Fawaaz Basadien, Vuyo Letlapa
Midfielders: Thapelo Morena, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Rodney Maphangule
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Elias Mokwana, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng, Percy Tau
Verdict
I see South Africa winning this match. I'm backing a win by a 1-goal margin exactly.
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