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South Africa vs Botswana: result 1-0 and analysis

African Nations Championship2nd RoundKick-off on July 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM (UTC)Peter Mokaba Stadium, Pietersburg

South Africa
1-0
Botswana

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What was the result of South Africa vs Botswana?

South Africa won 1-0 on July 21, 2017.

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, South Africa have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Botswana have 3, 1 and 6.

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

South Africa
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 14, 2017Botswana(away)2-0African Nations Championship
Jun 13, 2017Zambia(home)1-2Friendlies
Jun 10, 2017Nigeria(away)2-0Africa Cup of Nations
Mar 28, 2017Angola(home)0-0Friendlies
Mar 25, 2017Guinea-Bissau(home)3-1Friendlies
Botswana
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 14, 2017South Africa(home)0-2African Nations Championship
Jun 10, 2017Mauritania(home)0-1Africa Cup of Nations
Jun 5, 2017Congo DR(away)0-2Friendlies
Mar 25, 2017Tanzania(away)0-2Friendlies
Nov 17, 2015Mali(away)0-2World Cup - Qualification Africa

What does the head-to-head say?

In the last meeting: 1 South Africa win, 0 draws, 0 Botswana wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 14, 2017Botswana 0-2 South AfricaAfrican Nations Championship

Last archived meeting: Botswana vs South Africa on Jul 14, 2017

How many goals should we expect?

South Africa score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Botswana score 0.8 and concede 1.4.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
South Africa1.31.2410/157/15
Botswana0.81.413/102/10

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2024 standings
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3South Africa4130656

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