Eritrea vs South Africa Predictions - South Africa to win again in AFCON qualifiers

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 30 Sep 2026

John Eastwood 30 Sep 2026

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South Africa unbeaten in last three away matches, all clean sheets
Eritrea winless in 7 of their last 9 matches and struggle in attack
Prediction: South Africa to win to nil

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Eritrea vs South Africa Predictions

South Africa began with a 2-1 win at home against Guinea over the weekend and will be confident of getting a result on the road here. Their away form has been consistent as has their overall form, including at the World Cup earlier this year.

Eritrea vs South Africa Predictions
Head to Head
Eritrea Form
South Africa Form
Eritrea vs South Africa News & Predicted Lineups

South Africa have won two of their last three matches in all competitions.
South Africa are unbeaten in three of their last four matches in all competitions.
Eritrea are winless in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions.
Eritrea have failed to score in six of their last nine matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Eritrea and South Africa will meet for the first time on Wednesday.

Eritrea Form

Eritrea come into this clash off the back of a 1-1 away draw with Kenya in their previous fixture. They opened the scoring in the first half through Nahom Girmai and held on for long periods before conceding the equaliser three minutes from time.

While manager Hesham Yakan will be disappointed not to have seen out the win, the result means Eritrea are now unbeaten in their last three matches. Among the results for the Red Sea Camels is a 2-1 victory over Eswatini in the preliminary qualifying round.

A closer look at Eritrea’s overall form reveals a string of poor results, having failed to win seven of their last nine matches in all competitions. They have also struggled in attack and are without a goal in six of those nine fixtures.

South Africa Form

South Africa began their campaign in Group D with a 2-1 victory over Guinea. Ime Okon opened the scoring midway through the first half while Samukelo Kabini grabbed the winner after the visitors pulled one back.

It was a solid start for South Africa and maintains a fine recent run, having gone unbeaten in three of their last four matches in all competitions. Bafana Bafana have also won two of their last three matches, with a 1-0 victory over South Korea among their results.

South Africa often travel well and are unbeaten in their last three away matches in all competitions. Pitso Mosimane’s team also maintain their defensive discipline on the road, keeping clean sheets in all three fixtures.

Eritrea vs South Africa News & Predicted Lineups

Eritrea (4-2-3-1): Yonathan Sultan; Victor Fors, Jozef Misignha, Namrud Embaye, Jonas Idris; Tesfaldet Tekie, Nahom Girmai; Esrom Yohannes, Ablelom Teklezgi, Filimon Gerezgiher; Ali Suleiman.

Jamal Ali was forced off in the first half against Kenya and could miss Wednesday's clash. Jozef Misignha could come in at the back while Ali Suleiman is likely to continue in attack.

South Africa (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams; Kamogelo Sebelebele, Ime Okon, Olwethu Makhanya, Aubrey Modiba; Yaya Sithole, Teboho Mokoena; Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis; Iqraam Rayners.

South Africa have no injuries or suspensions heading into this clash and are unlikely to make sweeping changes to the team. Ime Okon should start at the back while Teboho Mokoena is set to line up in midfield, with Iqraam Rayners leading the line once again.

Verdict

Eritrea v South Africa

Eritrea often struggle at home and have lacked the cutting edge in attack in their recent fixtures in front of their fans.

Meanwhile, South Africa have been solid lately and given their defensive record on their travels, should earn a win to nil.

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.