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South Africa

Group ACAFLast: African Cup of Nations
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Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup for the first time since hosting in 2010. A 44.4% win rate with just 6 losses in 45 matches (19 draws) shows a hard-to-beat team.

44.4%
Win Rate
+29
Goal Diff
1.49
Goals/Game
0.84
Conceded/Game

Recent Form (Last 10)

W
W
D
D
W
W
W
L
W
L
6
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
18 scored · 8 conceded

Overall (Last 3 Years)

Wins
20
Draws
19
Losses
6
45 matches · 67 GF · 38 GA

WC Qualifying

Wins
5
Draws
3
Losses
2
10 matches · 15 GF · 9 GA

Home vs Away

Home

14W-13D-3L

Away

6W-6D-3L

Top Scorer (Last 3 Years)

4
Lyle Foster
4 goals in last 3 years

Strengths

Only 6 losses in 45 matches — very hard to beat. Lyle Foster (4 goals) leads a young attack. Strong qualifying (5W-3D-2L). Excellent defensive record (0.84 conceded).

Weaknesses

19 draws in 45 matches — draw too many games. 44.4% win rate. Face Mexico (hosts) in the opening match. Limited attacking output.

Key Players

Lyle Foster (4 goals), Percy Tau, Ronwen Williams

Our Prediction

Opening match against hosts Mexico at Azteca will be a baptism of fire. Will compete in Group A but progression depends on results elsewhere.

Group A Opponents