South Africa vs Eswatini Predictions - South Africa to draw third successive game
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- Both teams need a win to secure a semi-final spot.
- South Africa historically has the upper hand but recent form indicates a potential draw.
- Key decisions on player selection could be crucial in determining the match outcome.
South Africa vs Eswatini Preview
This has been a group of draws with all four sides on two points. Victory for either will secure passage to the semi-final, but I see this ending in another stalemate.
- South Africa vs Eswatini Preview
- Head to Head
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Injuries & Team News
- Eswatini Form
- Eswatini Injuries & Team News
- South Africa have seen BTTS Yes in 5 of their last 6 matches.
- South Africa have drawn 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Eswatini have drawn their last 2 matches.
- Eswatini drew their last match vs South Africa.
Head to Head
South Africa have won five of their seven games against Eswatini, previously Swaziland. There were two draws.
South Africa Form
Bafana Bafana finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations. They beat Congo DR on penalties in the third-place playoff after a 0-0 draw.
South Africa played two friendlies after that, drawing 1-1 against Andorra and 3-3 against Algeria. A 1-1 draw in Nigeria followed in a World Cup Qualifier.
After a 3-1 win at home vs Zimbabwe in the next qualifier, began the COSAFA Cup with a 1-1 draw vs Mozambique. Their last match was a dire 0-0 draw vs Botswana.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Coach Helman Mkhalele must decide between Lehlohonolo Mojela and Thabang Sibanyoni up front.
Centre back Keanu Cupido could play in midfield. Speedy right winger Devon Titus is at risk of losing his place.
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
Eswatini Form
Eswatini have only won two of their last 21 matches. They beat Somalia 5-2 on aggregate in an AFCON 2025 preliminary qualifying round.
In June, they lost two away World Cup qualifiers: 1-0 vs Angola and 2-1 in Mauritius. A 0-0 draw vs Eswatini began their 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign.
Another 0-0 stalemate followed vs Mozambique in their second match.
Eswatini Injuries & Team News
Sihlangu SeMnikati head coach Sifiso Ntibane could name an unchanged XI for this must-win match.
Captain Kwakhe Thwala will be key in midfield.
Goalkeepers: Dlamini Sibusiso, Gama Xolani, Magagula Siyabonga
Defenders: Dlamini Colani, Gamedze Gift, Ginindza Samkelo, Mabilisa Siphosethu, Manana Mxolisi, Newman Philiso, Shongwe Nkosingiphile, Vilakati Vusi
Midfielders: Dlamini Bongiswa, Dlamini Innocent, Dlamini Neliswa, Magagula Junior, Manyisa Leon, Masangane Simanga, Matsebula Bongwa, Mavuso Thubelihle, Thwala Kwakhe
Forwards: Gadlela Ayanda, Shabalala Sizolwethu, Simelane Sambulo, Dlamini Sinenkhosi
Verdict
I'm backing a draw a 1-1 correct score tip in this clash.
Draw
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1-1 Draw
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