South Africa vs Botswana: result 1-0 and analysis
COSAFA CupGroup Stage - 1Kick-off on July 6, 2021 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Peter Mokaba Stadium, Pietersburg
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What was the result of South Africa vs Botswana?
South Africa won 1-0 on July 6, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 67′K. MalingaSouth Africa
Official lineup for South Africa vs Botswana
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
South Africa
- 7T. Sibanyoni
- 12M. Saleng
- 10S. Mkhulise
- 11M. Phohlongo
- 14S. Sithebe
- 19E. Brooks
- 2N. Mobbie
- 3R. De Reuck
- 8M. Mphahlele
- 17T. Dube
- 1V. Mothwa
Botswana
- 9M. Elias
- 8K. Mpolokang
- 10T. Kgamanyane
- 11S. Boy
- 14G. Mohutsiwa
- 17T. Setsile
- 3T. Ditlhokwe
- 4Moshe Gaolaolwe
- 12M. Johnson
- 20T. Leinanyane
- 16E. Morake
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, South Africa have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Botswana have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | Uganda(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Sudan(away) | 0-2 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Ghana(home) | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Sao Tome and Principe(away) | 4-2 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Sao Tome and Principe(home) | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Algeria(away) | 0-5 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Zimbabwe(home) | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Zambia(home) | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Zambia(away) | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Algeria(home) | 0-1 | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 South Africa wins, 0 draws, 0 Botswana wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | South Africa 1-0 Botswana | African Nations Championship |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Botswana 0-2 South Africa | African Nations Championship |
Last archived meeting: South Africa vs Botswana on Jul 21, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
South Africa score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Botswana score 0.6 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Botswana | 0.6 | 1.1 | 6 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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