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South Africa vs Congo DR Predictions - Bafana to seal third spot vs Leopards

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 09 Feb 2024

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South Africa vs Congo DR Predictions for Saturday’s AFCON third-place playoff (22:00 SAST)
Congo DR have won just 2 of their last 13 matches
Can Bafana Bafana make it 4 wins in the last 6 meetings with Congo DR?

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South Africa to lean on solid defence and take third place at the AFCON (Getty Images).

South Africa vs Congo DR Predictions

Bafana Bafana have performed better than Congo DR at this tournament. They have a strong record vs the Congolese. I’m backing another clean sheet and a win for South Africa.
South Africa vs Congo DR Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Congo DR Form
Congo DR Injuries & Team News

South Africa have seen BTTS No in 7 of their last 8 matches.
South Africa have kept 4 clean sheets in the last 5 matches.
Congo DR have lost 3 of their last 5 matches vs South Africa.
Congo DR are winless in 11 of their last 13 matches.

Head to Head

South Africa hold a 3-1 advantage over Congo DR across five previous clashes with one draw.

The sides last met in a friendly in September 2023 as Bafana Bafana won 1-0.

South Africa Form

Bafana Bafana have had a strong AFCON tournament with four clean sheets in six matches. They qualified from their group despite losing 2-0 to Mali in the first match.

A convincing 4-0 win over Namibia preceded a 0-0 draw vs Tunisia to finish second. They beat Morocco 2-0 in the round of 16 before beating Cape Verde on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

In the semi-final, they equalised late in a 1-1 draw against Nigeria. The Super Eagles were victorious on penalty kicks though.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

Coach Hugo Broos switched to a back five for the last match. Grant Kekana is suspended in defence for this one.

Speedy winger Thapelo Maseko is out injured. We may see some changes to the XI for this match.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Veli Mothwa, Ricardo Goss

Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie, Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Siyanda Xulu, Mothobi Mvala, Nkosinthai Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Terrence Mashego

Midfielders: Sphephelo Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Thabang Monare, Jayden Adams, Themba Zwane

Forwards: Percy Tau, Thapelo Morena, Evidence Makgopa, Zakhele Lepasa, Mihlali Mayambela, Oswin Appollis, Thapelo Maseko

Congo DR Form

The Congolese have won just one of six AFCON matches in this tournament. They drew all three group matches to progress with three points.

Two 1-1 draws vs Zambia and Morocco preceded a 0-0 stalemate vs Tanzania. In the last 16, they drew 1-1 with Egypt and progressed on penalties.

Their last match saw a 1-0 defeat to hosts Ivory Coast in the semi-final. They were outshot 14-7 in that loss.

Congo DR Injuries & Team News

Attacking midfielder Gael Kakuta is doubtful. He returned to start the semi-final but only lasted 45 minutes.

Coach Sebastien Desabre may consider some changes. Defender Dylan Batubinsika and midfielder Theo Bongonda are pushing to start.

Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi, Dimitry Bertaud, Baggio Siadi Ngusia

Defenders: Henoc Inonga Baka, Brian Bayeye, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Rocky Bushiri, Chancel Mbemba, Gédéon Kalulu, Arthur Masuaku

Midfielders: Aaron Tshibola, Grady Diangana, Samuel Moutoussamy, Théo Bongonda, Gaël Kakuta, Charles Pickel, Omenuke Mfulu

Forwards: Silas Katompa Mvumpa, Meschak Elia, Cédric Bakambu, Fiston Kalala Mayele, Yoane Wissa, Simon Banza

Verdict

South Africa v DR Congo

I'm backing BTTS No, a Bafana Bafana clean sheet and a win for Hugo Broos' team.

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