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Libya vs South Africa: result 1-2 and analysis

Africa Cup of NationsGroup Stage - 7Kick-off on March 24, 2019 at 05:00 PM (UTC)11 June Stadium, Tripoli

Libya
1-2
South Africa

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What was the result of Libya vs South Africa?

South Africa won 1-2 on March 24, 2019.

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Libya have 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats; South Africa have 4, 6 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Libya
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 17, 2018Seychelles(away)8-1Africa Cup of Nations
Oct 16, 2018Nigeria(home)2-3Africa Cup of Nations
Oct 13, 2018Nigeria(away)0-4Africa Cup of Nations
Sep 8, 2018South Africa(away)0-0Africa Cup of Nations
Feb 3, 2018Sudan(home)1-1African Nations Championship
South Africa
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 20, 2018Paraguay(home)1-1Friendlies
Nov 17, 2018Nigeria(home)1-1Africa Cup of Nations
Oct 16, 2018Seychelles(away)0-0Africa Cup of Nations
Oct 13, 2018Seychelles(home)6-0Africa Cup of Nations
Sep 8, 2018Libya(home)0-0Africa Cup of Nations

What does the head-to-head say?

In the last meeting: 0 Libya wins, 1 draw, 0 South Africa wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 8, 2018South Africa 0-0 LibyaAfrica Cup of Nations

Last archived meeting: South Africa vs Libya on Sep 8, 2018

How many goals should we expect?

Libya score 1.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; South Africa score 1.3 and concede 1.1.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Libya1.31.176/156/15
South Africa1.31.158/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
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