South Sudan vs South Africa Prediction: The Bafana Bafana have so much to give in this road fixture

Juba Stadium will host the African Cup of Nations Qualification encounter between South Sudan and South Africa. This will be the first meeting between these sides. Below, match previews and betting opportunities will be provided. 

South Sudan will hope for a win in this game after starting their AFCON qualifier with a defeat at the hands of Congo. In that encounter, South Sudan had 35 percent of the possession, attempting eight shots with three unconvertible ones on goal. In the meantime, South Sudan head into this game, having failed to win any of their last matches. In that run, the home nation has not won any of their last seven competitive matches. South Sudan lost four and drew three games in that run, with their last victory being a 0-1 win over Kenya in 2023. 

South Africa started their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda with a draw against Uganda. South Africa took the lead 14 minutes into the game in that encounter through Lyle Foster’s strike. However, Uganda responded with two second-half goals to overturn the result, but a last-minute strike by Thalente Mbatha ensured South Africa picked a point in that game. Heading into this game, South Africa have not lost any of their last nine competitive games, winning three and drawing five. 

South Africa will need an improved defensive performance in this game if they want a win after a struggling encounter against Uganda. In the meantime, South Sudan have not won any game in recent encounters, but they could shock South Africa at home. Yet, with a balanced defensive and offensive performance from South Africa expected, I will back the road team to win.