South Africa vs Canada Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in World Cup Predictions
The round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup will begin with surprise package South Africa facing tournament co-hosts Canada, who lost their home advantage for this round. This match in Inglewood between the ‘Bafana Bafana’ and the ‘Reds’ will start with a footnote in historical books, as both teams have never before played knockouts. Will the occasion see both nations tighten their game?
South Africa finished second in Group A (W1, D1, L1) behind Mexico and above South Korea. The Africans started the tournament with two red cards and a defeat to Mexico but soon regrouped and delivered the results.
Canada lost 2-1 to Switzerland on matchday three to finish second in Group B with four points (W1, D1, L1), only above Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference. They lost the home advantage and will be in the USA for this round. Will that get Canada to play a more compact game? All this and more in our match predictions, presented below along with analysis and team news.
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South Africa v Canada Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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5.4 | 3.65 | 1.7 |
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5.63 | 3.64 | 1.78 |
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5.45 | 3.56 | 1.7 |
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5.63 | 3.64 | 1.78 |
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5.9 | 3.66 | 1.73 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between South Africa and Canada?
Our prediction for the South Africa vs Canada match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 28/06/2026 between South Africa and Canada in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 20.49% for a win of South Africa against Canada with odds of 5.9 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between South Africa vs Canada is 29.99% with odds of 3.7 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 49.51% chance ⭐ for a win of Canada vs South Africa with odds of 1.78 at 1xbet.
South Africa vs Canada Form
South Africa and Canada Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
11 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
29 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
4 Jan 2026 - AFCON
22 Dec 2025 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
11 Jun 2026 - World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 Dec 2025 - AFCON
26 Dec 2025 - AFCON
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
12 Jun 2026 - World Cup
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jun 2026 - World Cup
12 Jun 2026 - World Cup
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jun 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
9 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies
5 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies
21 Jun 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
15 Nov 2024 - CONCACAF Nations League
South Africa - Canada: Form Analysis
A stunning 1-0 win over South Korea on matchday three helped South Africa reach their first knockouts of a World Cup campaign and be the seventh African nation to do so. This was a great comeback by 'Bafana,' who started the tournament with two red cards in a 2-0 loss to Mexico.
The tide has changed for them with a 1-1 draw against Czechia with a late goal, as Hugo Broos followed it up against South Korea to become the oldest head coach to ever win this tournament. However, their scoring woes remain, as South Africa have netted only two goals in this edition.
South Africa has an xG of 2.5 in this tournament.
Canada were beaten 2-1 by Switzerland on matchday three, for their first defeat of this edition (W1, D1). It proved to be a bitter pill for the Reds, who lost their home advantage in hosting this round of 32 fixture.
The co-hosts are among the highest scorers in this tournament; although their tally of eight goals scored, six have come against Qatar alone. It could be their defensive prowess that may come to Canada’s rescue, as they kept seven clean sheets in their last 11 games.
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South Africa vs Canada last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
R. Goss
S. Chaine
DefenderT. Matuludi
S. Kabini
K. Ndamane
O. Makhanya
B. Cross
N. Sibisi
MidfielderJ. Adams
ForwardK. Sebelebele
I. Rayners
L. Foster
T. Moremi
D. St. Clair
O. Goodman
DefenderN. Sigur
A. Davies
J. Waterman
M. Bombito
MidfielderS. Eustaquio
J. Osorio
L. Millar
J. Shaffelburg
ForwardT. Oluwaseyi
J. Nelson
P. David
Missing players
T. Zwane
A. Davies
MidfielderI. Kone
South Africa & Canada Squad Analysis
South Africa’s midfielder Themba Zwane was handed a three-game suspension after his red card against Mexico, so he will be unavailable for this match. Teboho Mokoena is back after missing the last game due to accumulation of cards.
The South Africans lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with the energetic Relebohile Mofokeng controlling the game. It would be interesting to see if Mokoena reclaims his spot, relegating Mofokeng to the substitutes.
Thapelo Maseko had eight shots in the group stages for South Africa, although scoring only once.
Canada will hope that Alphonso Davies will be fit to face the South Africans, while Stephen Eustaquio is another injury concern for the Reds, although he is fit to start here.
The Reds usually line up in a 4-4-2 system, which morphs into a 4-2-2-2 formation depending on the opposition tactics. Jonathan David has three goals to his name, while Nathan Saliba has chipped in with two assists in the tournament.
Most goals and assists
South Africa
Canada
T. Mokoena
(1 Goals)
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T. Maseko
(1 Goals)
J. David
(3 Goals)
T. Moremi
(1 Assists)
N. Saliba
(2 Assists)
South Africa - Canada Key Points
- Six of South Africa’s last seven matches produced under 2.5 goals.
- South Africa have scored under 1.5 goals in their last eight matches.
- Ten of Canada’s last 13 matches produced fewer than three goals.
- Canada kept a clean sheet in seven of their last 11 matches.
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Our South Africa vs Canada Prediction
Both Canada and South Africa have made it out of the group stages of a World Cup for the first time. Canada remain one of the top scorers in the group stages with eight goals, but South Africa have shown that they can be a tough nut. Their 1-0 win over South Korea on matchday three was a case in point, although the Africans have issues with their scoring.
South Africa only have an xG of 2.5, which is one of the reasons why our South Africa vs Canada prediction is less than 2.5 goals.
South Africa vs Canada Alternative Predictions
Canada wins
South Africa’s win was a culmination of the efforts that South Africa put in, but are they capable of extending the momentum? Canada have a squad strong enough to edge this encounter.
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South Africa vs Canada - FAQs
The South Africa vs Canada World Cup match will be played at SoFi Stadium, which is currently known as Los Angeles Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. It is an indoor multi-purpose stadium in Inglewood, California, and has a capacity of 70,240, which is expandable to 100,000 for major events.
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