Ghana vs South Africa Predictions & Tips - Bafana backed to get the point they need

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2021

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Ralph Staniforth 12 Nov 2021

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Ghana vs South Africa Predictions for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier
Match is being played at 19:00 GMT at Cape Coast Sports Stadium
Can South Africa get the draw they need to progress?
Tips, preview, team news & stats

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A draw will be enough to send South Africa to the next round (Getty Images)

Ghana vs South Africa Preview & Predictions

Ghana are usually strong at home but face a South Africa outfit who are unbeaten in 12. A draw is all the visitors need while the hosts must win to progress. The best bet is for the match to end level.

Ghana vs South Africa Preview & Predictions
Head to Head
Ghana Form
Ghana Team News
South Africa Form
South Africa Team News
Ghana vs South Africa FAQ

Ghana have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches against South Africa (all competitions).
Ghana are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (all competitions).
South Africa are undefeated in their last 12 matches (all competitions).
South Africa have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

These sides sit at 4-4 with four draws across their 12 previous meetings.

They met in the reverse fixture in September as a late goal gave South Africa a 1-0 home win against Ghana.

Ghana Form

Ghana sit three points behind South Africa going into the final qualification match. A 1-0 victory or greater would see the Black Stars progress to the next round.

They began 2022 World Cup qualifiers with a 1-0 win at home against Ethiopia before a late 1-0 defeat to South Africa. Consecutive wins followed against Zimbabwe after a 3-1 home and 1-0 away victories.

The Black Stars last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia. Andre Ayew gave Ghana the lead but they were outplayed and conceded with 72 minutes on the clock.

Ghana Team News

Coach Milovan Rajevac is without his top midfielder Thomas Partey for this match. Sheriff Tiraspol midfielder Edmund Addo is hoping to start in his place.

The Ayew brothers, Andre and Jordan, remain key men and will lead the attack.

Goalkeepers: Richard Atta, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jojo Wollacott, Manaf Nurudeen

Defenders: Philemon Baffuor, Andrew Yiadom, Ismail Ganiyu, Gideon Mensah, Baba Abdul Rahman, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Jonathan Mensah, Alexander Djiku

Midfielders: Baba Iddrisu, Mubarak Wakaso, Edmund Addo, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyere

Forwards: Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Samuel Owusu, Richmond Boakye-Yiadom, Benjamin Tetteh, Felix Afena Gyan, Caleb Ekuban

South Africa Form

South Africa are three points clear of Ghana with one match to play. They need a draw to progress to the next round with any defeat proving fatal.

Bafana Bafana go their qualifying campaign underway with a 0-0 draw in Zimbabwe and 1-0 home win against Ghana. South Africa then beat Ethiopia home and away with 3-1 and 1-0 scorelines.

In their latest fixture, Bafana Bafana beat Zimbabwe 1-0 at home. Teboho Mokoena scored the goal in what was an unimpressive performance.

South Africa Team News

Coach Hugo Broos could drop an attacker for an extra midfielder in this match. Ethan Brooks could start in midfield with striker Evidence Makgopa amongst the substitutes.

Centre-back Siyanda Xulu is doubtful with an injury so Njabulo Ngcobo could deputise. Percy Tau and Keagan Dolly will be key men in attack.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Bruce Bvuma, Veli Mothwa

Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie, Njabulo Blom, Siyanda Xulu, Rushine De Reuck, Njabulo Ngcobo, Terrence Mashego, Thabani Zuke, Tercious Malepe, Thibang Phete

Midfielders: Sphephelo Sithole, Ethan Brooks, Teboho Mokoena, Yusuf Maart, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Keagan Dolly

Forwards: Bongkuhle Hlongwane, Evidence Makgopa, Victor Letsoalo, Fagrie Lakay, Pule Mmodi, Percy Tau