South Africa vs Benin Prediction: The hosts can't afford to be sluggish, as the visitors are capable of getting goals

On Saturday, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa will face off against Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. South Africa are unbeaten in their last eleven games, and we believe they’ve learnt their lesson from their mistakes the last time they were in this competition. The Bafana Bafana missed out on the opportunity to win the group after falling behind with just a goal with Ghana at the top of the log.

South Africa

FIFA Ranking: 64th

Last five games: WWDWD

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa are unbeaten in their last eleven matches and head here following a convincing performance against Ivory Coast in a friendly game, although it ended in a stalemate. It was an improved display of the Bafana Bafana, as they were without one of their most experienced players, Percy Tau. South Africa settled for a share of the spoils after Sebastian Haller canceled Zwane's first-half goal.

South Africa's last appearance in this campaign earned them thirteen points from a combined eighteen, finishing in second spot behind Ghana.

Hugo Broos' men have invited an experienced side for this engagement, and we expect them to be stronger here.

Benin

FIFA Ranking: 93rd

Last five games: DDLDL

The Cheetahs have been terrible in recent games and are yet to register a win this year. Benin have gone nine games without a win as they finished third in the just concluded AFCON Qualifiers.

Gernot Rohr's men have been nothing short of disappointing and head here with a defeat against Madagascar in a friendly game.

Their last journey here earned them ten points from a combined eighteen, finishing in second spot with a point behind DR Congo.

Benin have picked up three points from a possible fifteen, scoring six while conceding eight.

Expert Betting Tips

South Africa have invited top players for their two games in this tournament and, of course, will be missing the service of Burnley striker Lyle Foster, who has been battling with his mental health. The Bafana Bafana have not been bad in recent games but continue to struggle in front of goals. On the other hand, Benin have been below par this year but have managed to score in their last seven matches.

South Africa were fantastic in their journey here in 2021, and we expect them to start strong. They’ll have all the home support in Durban, and we are trusting them to get a win for 1.65.

The visitors will most definitely get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.49.

We expect to see more than two goals here, even though it’s a high risk. We believe the visitors will get a goal, which will make the hosts score more; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.38.

Good luck!