South Africa vs Eswatini Prediction: The hosts will dominate this fixture

On Friday, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa will face off against Eswatini at the FNB Stadium. South Africa have not lost a friendly game in their previous six, while Eswatini will play their first since 2018.

South Africa

FIFA Ranking: 65th

Last five games: DWWDW

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa are unbeaten in their last nine matches and head here following a convincing victory over Dr Congo. It was an improved performance against their share of the spoils to Namibia. DR Congo were the one creating chances, while South Africa played more defensively, although they were more direct and dangerous.

After the attack led by Lyle Foster, Monnapule Saleng, and Kodisang fired blanks against Namibia, Hugo Broos made a little tweak to the starting eleven against DR Congo. The tactician brought in Percy Tau and Lepasa with the support of Lyle Foster.

South Africa's last five friendlies ended in four victories and two share of the spoils. Hugo Broos' men have invited an experienced side for this engagement, and we expect them to be stronger here.

ESWATINI

FIFA Ranking: 144th

Last five matches: LDLLD

The Sihlangu Semnikati of Eswatini will not grace the AFCON Tournament, having secured three points from a combined eighteen. Eswatini are one of the lowest-ranked teams in Africa and have failed to win since 2018.

Most of their players are home-based, and that’s why the quality of their play have nosedived over the years.

Expert Betting Tips

South have won their last six games against the visitors, and only once has this fixture produced less than three goals. South Africa will not be with their best player, Percy Tau, who was replaced by Mduduzi Mdanstane and Khanyisa Mayo for skillful winger Saleng. Nevertheless, they have enough quality to overwhelm their opponent; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.70.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 1.90.

South Africa might even get a halftime victory for 1.93.

Good luck!