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Africa - AFCON

South Africa
11 Oct 2024 13:00
Congo Republic

Prediction :

Half Time Result - South Africa

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South Africa vs Congo Republic Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON

 by Devesh Jaganath in AFCON Predictions

On Friday evening we will head to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha to see South Africa take on Congo in the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bafana Bafana are currently in second place in Group K while Ba Diabulu ya Mbwaki are right behind them in third. Check out our match prediction below!

Matches between these two have typically been very closely contested. Of the four previous encounters, three ended in drawn results, with the only victory over that time going the way of South Africa back in 2014 during this same compeition. Notably, the 2014-15 season was also the last time that Congo actually reached the main draw of the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Having claimed third place in the last edition of the AFCON, and with solid form coming into this match, Bafana Bafana are the outright favourites for this double-header according to the bookmakers. Let’s get into how this match may pan out.

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The Best Betting Odds for South Africa v Congo Republic Match

Bookmaker 1 X 2 Bonus up to
1xbet
1.4 4.4 9.44
22bet
1.4 4.4 9.44
Betobet
1.41 4.1 8.25
Betwinner
1.39 4.55 7.95
Stake
1.37 4.4 8.2
Melbet
1.38 4.55 8.25
Tonybet
1.42 4.3 7.2
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What is the prediction for the football match between South Africa and Congo Republic?

Our prediction for the South Africa vs Congo Republic match is: Half Time Result - South Africa!

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 11/10/2024 between South Africa and Congo Republic in AFCON :

  • The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.47% for a win of South Africa against Congo Republic with odds of 1.42 at Tonybet.
  • The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between South Africa vs Congo Republic is 41.83% with odds of 4.55 at Betwinner.
  • Our prediction model gives a 9.7% chance ⭐ for a win of Congo Republic vs South Africa with odds of 9.44 at 1xbet.

South Africa - Congo Republic Prediction and Best Odds:

South Africa Congo Republic Prediction Probability Odds
South Africa wins 48.47% 1.42 at Tonybet
Under 2.5 60.5% 1.94 at Stake
Both Team To Score 57.14%
Half-time: Draw / Full-time: South Africa 24.12%

South Africa vs Congo Republic Form

South Africa and Congo Republic's standings in the AFCON

Teams Pts P W D L GD
2
South Africa
South Africa
8 4 2 2 0 6
3
Congo Republic
Congo Republic
4 4 1 1 2 -6

South Africa and Congo Republic Last Matches

South Africa
South Africa Last matches
W D D W D W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

10 Sep 2024 - AFCON

South Sudan
2 :  3
South Africa

6 Sep 2024 - AFCON

South Africa
2 :  2
Uganda

2 Jul 2024 - COSAFA Cup

South Africa
1 :  0
Eswatini

29 Jun 2024 - COSAFA Cup

South Africa
0 :  0
Botswana

26 Jun 2024 - COSAFA Cup

South Africa
1 :  1
Mozambique

11 Jun 2024 - World Cup

South Africa
3 :  1
Zimbabwe
D W D D W D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

6 Sep 2024 - AFCON

South Africa
2 :  2
Uganda

2 Jul 2024 - COSAFA Cup

South Africa
1 :  0
Eswatini

29 Jun 2024 - COSAFA Cup

South Africa
0 :  0
Botswana

26 Jun 2024 - COSAFA Cup

South Africa
1 :  1
Mozambique

11 Jun 2024 - World Cup

South Africa
3 :  1
Zimbabwe

21 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

South Africa
1 :  1
Andorra
W D D D D W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

10 Sep 2024 - AFCON

South Sudan
2 :  3
South Africa

7 Jun 2024 - World Cup

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Algeria
3 :  3
South Africa

7 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Nigeria
1 :  1
South Africa

3 Feb 2024 - AFCON

Cape Verde Isl.
0 :  0
South Africa

30 Jan 2024 - AFCON

Morocco
0 :  2
South Africa
Congo Republic
Congo Republic Last matches
D L D L W L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
2.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

9 Sep 2024 - AFCON

Uganda
2 :  0
Congo Republic

5 Sep 2024 - AFCON

Congo Republic
1 :  0
South Sudan

11 Jun 2024 - World Cup

Congo Republic
0 :  6
Morocco

25 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Gabon
1 :  1
Congo Republic

17 Nov 2023 - World Cup

Zambia
4 :  2
Congo Republic

10 Sep 2023 - AFCON

Gambia
2 :  2
Congo Republic
W D L L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

5 Sep 2024 - AFCON

Congo Republic
1 :  0
South Sudan

11 Jun 2024 - World Cup

Congo Republic
0 :  6
Morocco

18 Jun 2023 - AFCON

Congo Republic
0 :  2
Mali

23 Mar 2023 - AFCON

Congo Republic
1 :  2
South Sudan

20 Jan 2023 - African Nations Championship

Congo Republic
0 :  0
Niger

8 Jun 2022 - AFCON

Congo Republic
1 :  0
Gambia
L W D L D L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

9 Sep 2024 - AFCON

Uganda
2 :  0
Congo Republic

25 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies

Gabon
1 :  1
Congo Republic

17 Nov 2023 - World Cup

Zambia
4 :  2
Congo Republic

10 Sep 2023 - AFCON

Gambia
2 :  2
Congo Republic

27 Mar 2023 - AFCON

South Sudan
0 :  1
Congo Republic

16 Jan 2023 - African Nations Championship

Cameroon
1 :  0
Congo Republic
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South Africa - Congo Republic: Form Analysis

South Africa have made a positive start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign, earning four points from their first two matches. 

Against Uganda in round one, Bafana Bafana played to a 2-2 draw before coming from a goal down to beat South Sudan 3-2 in dramatic fashion a few days later. In both matches, Thalente Mbatha scored in stoppage time. 

Much of the hosts’ best work over the last couple of years have come on their home patch, where they are unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions (W5 D6 L0). 

South Africa are unbeaten in their last 10 matches dating back to their semi-final defeat against Nigeria at AFCON 2023!

Meanwhile, Congo’s qualification campaign began very promisingly, with the side notching up a 1-0 win over South Sudan. However, they were unable to build on that result, losing 2-0 to Uganda on matchday two. 

That victory over South Sudan is the only win the Red Devils have managed in their last eight matches in all competitions, dating back to a 1-0 win over the same opponent back in March 2023.

On the road, Congo are winless in their last four games, and have only won one of their last 12. Notably, the visitors only kept one clean sheet during that 12-match period, while conceding 23 and scoring 10. 

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South Africa & Congo Republic Squad Analysis

For South Africa, the major team news is the withdrawal of Thalente Mbatha, who scored goals in both of the side’s previous matches, which ultimately earned them all four points so far. 

Jayden Adams also pulled out of the training camp earlier this week and both he and Mbatha have been replaced in the squad by Bathusi Aubaas and Sinoxolo Kwayiba, who reported for duty on Monday. 

Owing to their solid start in the PSL this season, six Orlando Pirates have been called up to the national squad!

One major boost for the host nation this week is the return of Ronwen Williams between the sticks. 

For Congo, on the other hand, the lead-up to this match has been an absolute nightmare, with the Congolese Football Federation (Fecofoot) being forcibly shut down less than a week ago. That was before they were even able to announce their touring squad.

As it stands, the visitors are expected to have retained the same squad from last month. 

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato South Africa
CD Huachipato Congo Republic
Top Goalscorer
South Africa T. Zwane (2 Goals)
South Africa T. Mokoena (2 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Best assists
South Africa E. Makgopa (1 Assists)
South Africa T. Zwane (1 Assists)
South Africa T. Morena (1 Assists)
South Africa T. Mokoena (1 Assists)
Best assists

South Africa - Congo Republic Key Points

  1. South Africa have won the first half in four of their last five matches.
  2. South Africa have scored in the first half in eight of their last 10 matches.
  3. South Africa have kept first-half clean sheets in six of their last 10 matches.
  4. Congo have only won the first half in one of their last five matches.
  5. Congo have conceded five first-half goals in their last three matches.
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Our South Africa vs Congo Republic Prediction

Given how heavily fancied South Africa are to win this match, there is very little value to be had across most markets, but the halves result option does look like a tempting prospect at very respectable odds. 

Bafana Bafana have started matches well in recent times, particularly on home soil, and against an unsettled Congo, the hosts will fancy their chances at another solid first 45 in this one. Our South Africa vs Congo prediction: Half Time Result - South Africa!

Prediction :

Half Time Result - South Africa

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South Africa vs Congo Republic - Other Interesting Predictions

Both teams to score (NO)

Odds 1.6

South Africa have kept clean sheets in four of their last seven home games. Additionally, each of Congo’s last four games have ended with only one team scoring.

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South Africa vs Congo Republic match : Frequently asked questions

The AFCON qualification match between South Africa and Congo will be played on October 11 at 18:00 GMT.

The AFCON qualification match between South Africa and Congo will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Dahane Beida will take charge of this match, with the assistance of Hamedine Diba, Youssef Mahmoud and Abdel Aziz Bouh as the fourth official.

All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.

South Africa vs Congo Republic Prediction
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