South Africa -20 vs USA -20 Prediction & Betting Tips - U20 World Cup

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South Africa -20
05/10/2025 16:00
USA -20

Prediction :

 

Draw

3.6
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 by Nella Wagah | in Football Predictions

The South Africa U20 national team is on the brink of qualifying for the knockout rounds at the U20 World Cup. Amajita will be taking on USA U20 in their third match of Group E, looking to join their opponents in the next stage. Read on for our prediction. 

South Africa did not have the perfect start at the competition but recovered from their 2-1 loss to France on matchday one, with a 5-0 thrashing of New Caledonia U20. That win moved them to second spot in the group. 

The four best-ranked third-placed teams will also progress to the next stage, so South Africa avoiding defeat here could be enough.

The USA U20 have already qualified and should be looking to rest key players after bagging two wins in two matches. On matchday two, they saw off France U20 3-0, having earlier strolled past New Caledonia in a 9-1 win. 

The USA are unbeaten in their last five matches, having won four in the process. The only one they failed to win was against another African nation, Morocco, a friendly match which ended 0-0.

The USA will be meeting South Africa for the first time, but their focus in this tournament is on bettering their fourth-place finish back in 1989.

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The Best Betting Odds for South Africa -20 v USA -20 Match

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Bet365
5.5 3.6 1.62
1xbet
5.36 3.67 1.69
Melbet
5.26 3.8 1.63
Tonybet
5.4 4 1.64
888Starz
5.27 3.74 1.64
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What is the prediction for the football match between South Africa -20 and USA -20?

Our prediction for the South Africa -20 vs USA -20 match is: draw.

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/10/2025 between South Africa -20 and USA -20 in U20 World Cup :

  • The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 33.61% for a win of South Africa -20 against USA -20 with odds of 5.5 at Bet365.
  • The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between South Africa -20 vs USA -20 is 27.83% with odds of 4 at Tonybet.
  • Our prediction model gives a 38.57% chance ⭐ for a win of USA -20 vs South Africa -20 with odds of 1.69 at 1xbet.

South Africa -20 - USA -20 Prediction and Best Odds:

South Africa -20 USA -20 Prediction Probability Odds
USA -20 wins 38.57% 1.69 at 1xbet
Under 2.5 65.34% 2.04 at Tonybet
Both Team To Score: No 72.62%
Half-time: Draw / Full-time: USA -20 20.68% 4.5 at Bet365

South Africa -20 vs USA -20 Form

South Africa -20 and USA -20's standings in the U20 World Cup

Teams Pts P W D L GD
1
USA -20
USA -20
6 3 2 0 1 +10
2
South Africa -20
South Africa -20
6 3 2 0 1 +5

South Africa -20 and USA -20 Last Matches

South Africa -20
South Africa -20 Last matches
D W W W L W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

2 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup

South Africa -20
5 :  0
New Caledonia -20

29 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup

France -20
2 :  1
South Africa -20

18 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
Morocco -20

15 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
Nigeria -20

12 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
DR Congo

9 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  1
Zambia
W D W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.17 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

2 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup

South Africa -20
5 :  0
New Caledonia -20

18 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
Morocco -20

15 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
Nigeria -20

12 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
DR Congo

9 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  1
Zambia

30 Apr 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

South Africa -20
1 :  0
Tanzania
L W L
Wins

1/3 (33%)

Draw

0/3 (0%)

Losses

2/3 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

29 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup

France -20
2 :  1
South Africa -20

6 May 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

Sierra Leone
1 :  4
South Africa -20

27 Apr 2025 - U20 CAF African Championship, Group B

Egypt -20
1 :  0
South Africa -20
USA -20
USA -20 Last matches
L W W D W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
2.83 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

2 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup

USA -20
3 :  0
France -20

29 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup

USA -20
9 :  1
New Caledonia -20

7 Sept 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

Morocco -20
0 :  0
USA -20

5 Sept 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

USA -20
4 :  1
Morocco -20

10 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

Colombia -20
0 :  1
USA -20

6 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

USA -20
0 :  1
Norway -20
W W L W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
3.5 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

2 Oct 2025 - U20 World Cup

USA -20
3 :  0
France -20

29 Sept 2025 - U20 World Cup

USA -20
9 :  1
New Caledonia -20

5 Sept 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

USA -20
4 :  1
Morocco -20

6 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

USA -20
0 :  1
Norway -20

18 Nov 2024 - U20 Friendly Games

USA -20
2 :  1
France -20

16 Nov 2024 - U20 Friendly Games

USA -20
3 :  0
Korea Republic -20
W D W D
Wins

2/4 (50%)

Draw

2/4 (50%)

Losses

0/4 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.75 Total goals
25% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
0.25 Goals conceded
25% Over 2.5
75% Under 2.5

7 Sept 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

Morocco -20
0 :  0
USA -20

10 Jun 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

Colombia -20
0 :  1
USA -20

24 Mar 2025 - U20 Friendly Games

Japan -20
1 :  1
USA -20

22 Jul 2024 - U20 CONCACAF Championship, Knockout phase

Cuba -20
0 :  4
USA -20

South Africa -20 against USA -20 Lineups: Starting 11

South Africa -20

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

1
F. Lowe
6
S. Nkwali
14
T. Smith
5
A. Tiwani
3
N. Rapoo
15
L. Maku
8
G. Kekana
7
A. April
10
Vilakazi
19
T. Sibiya
21
S. Magidigidi
20
Z. Gozo
9
M. Zambrano
11
L. Brennan
19
M. Corcoran
15
P. Soma
8
B. Cremaschi
4
J. Wynder
5
N. Cobb
18
L. Bombino
2
R. Baker-Whiting
12
A. Beaudry

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

USA -20

Substitutes

South Africa -20
South Africa -20
Goalkeeper

K. Ratisani

T. Mazhamba

Defender

S. Timba

T. Sibiya 90'

Midfielder

P. Autata

Forward

T. Mahlangu

S. Magidigidi 90'

L. Baartman

Vilakazi 90'

S. Mabena

K. Letlhaku

G. Kekana 82'

J. Ah Shene

L. Phili

USA -20
USA -20
Goalkeeper

D. Ferree

D. Kochen

Defender

N. Norris

F. Westfield

P. Miller

Z. Gozo 72'

Midfielder

B. Raines

P. Soma 72'

C. Campbell

L. Brennan 57'

N. Tsakiris

M. Corcoran 57'

T. Habroune

B. Cremaschi 81'

E. Kohler

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato South Africa -20
CD Huachipato USA -20
Top Goalscorer
South Africa S. Magidigidi (2 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
USA B. Cremaschi (5 Goals)
Best assists
South Africa Vilakazi (2 Assists)
Best assists
USA Z. Gozo (3 Assists)

South Africa -20 - USA -20 Key Points

  1. The USA are unbeaten in five matches.
  2. South Africa have already lost at this tournament.
  3. South Africa’s loss to France is their only defeat in 10 matches.
  4. The USA has failed to win in just four of the last 10 matches.
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Our South Africa -20 vs USA -20 Prediction

The USA have nothing much to play for on matchday three at the U20 World Cup when they entertain South Africa. Two wins in as many matches have already earned them a knockout phase place.

They will be expected to ring changes, which should be a good prospect for South Africa, who have to avoid defeat to have a chance at progression. We still feel the USA will have a strong enough side to hold off the African champions. Our prediction for the USA U20 v South Africa U20 is for a draw.

Prediction :

 

Draw

3.6
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Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis South Africa -20 USA -20

South Africa -20 vs USA -20 Opening odds Pre-match odds Odds Movements
South Africa -20 wins 5.25 5.5 +4.8%
Draw 3.4 4 +17.6%
USA -20 wins 1.6 1.69 +5.6%
Latest odds movements:

After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:

  • USA -20 is most likely to win
  • The odds for this bet have increased by 5.6% since opening
  • The probability of this result was 62.5% and is now 59.2% (-3.3%)

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South Africa -20 vs USA -20 Prediction