Congo vs South Africa prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 15, 2024
One of the fourth-round matches of the African Cup of Nations qualifiers will be played on Tuesday in Brazzaville, where Congo will host South Africa. Here's the expert prediction from Dailysports.
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Congo
The Congolese national team has been going through a tough period in recent months. Their only victory over South Sudan (1-0) briefly improved the situation, but defeats to Uganda (0-2) and a crushing 0-6 loss to Morocco in the World Cup qualifiers exposed the team's weaknesses. South Africa fully capitalized on those vulnerabilities last weekend, delivering a 5-0 thrashing of Congo.
It's worth noting that Congo currently sits at the bottom of their World Cup qualifying group without a single point. Their position isn't much better in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with just three points and a four-point gap behind the leaders.
South Africa
South Africa secured a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year and remains unbeaten since mid-January, despite suffering a 0-2 loss to Mali in their opening match. However, the Bafana Bafana have been somewhat inconsistent in their performances, alternating between emphatic victories and disappointing results.
While their attacking prowess was on display in wins over South Sudan (3-2) and Congo (5-0), defensive issues have been evident in drawn matches against Uganda (2-2) and Botswana (0-0). Nevertheless, in World Cup qualification, South Africa currently holds second place with seven points. In the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, they are also in second, trailing Uganda only on goal difference.
Match Facts
- In Congo’s last five matches, only one team has scored.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in South Africa’s last three matches.
- In the last five encounters between these teams, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has never won.
H2H
South Africa dominated their weekend encounter with a 5-0 win, marking their third victory in the last four head-to-heads without a loss.
Probable Lineups
- Congo: Ndzila, Anzouana, Bidounga, Passi, Poaty, Ndoki, Dembi, Matondo, Makoumbo, Bassouamina, Ganvoula.
- South Africa: Chaine, Mudau, Ngezana, Dorthly, Modiba, Sithole, Mokoena, Morena, Zwane, Appolis, Foster.
Prediction
South Africa secured a convincing win just a few days ago and enters this match as the clear favorite. We recommend betting on "South Africa to Win" at odds of 1.72.
