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South Africa vs Ivory Coast Women Predictions - South Africa to bounce back with a win over Ivory Coast

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 30 Jul 2026

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Brad Newcomb 30 Jul 2026

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South Africa have had regular success in their last appearances at WAFCON.
Ivory Coast won the opening match well.
South Africa are predicted to win with BTTS.

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South Africa have reached the semi-finals in the last two editions of WAFCON (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Ivory Coast Women Predictions

South Africa vs Ivory Coast Women Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Women Form
Ivory Coast Women Form
Team News

South Africa dropped crucial points in their WAFCON opener but have been in solid form before that. Ivory Coast started their campaign with an easy victory. South Africa are predicted to win with BTTS.

South Africa have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
South Africa have scored 5 goals in 5 matches.
South Africa have conceded 7 goals in 5 games.
Ivory Coast have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Ivory Coast have scored 8 goals in 5 matches.
Ivory Coast have conceded 2 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head

South Africa and Ivory Coast have each won one match apiece.

South Africa Women Form

South Africa dominated proceedings in their opening WAFCON Group B match on Monday, but failed to take their chances against Tanzania, losing 2-1.

Banyana Banyana had 63% possession and 24 shots in the game, with nine attempts on target.

In June, South Africa took on Japan in back-to-back friendly internationals, losing the first match 5-0 before turning the tables with a narrow 1-0 victory.

Banyana Banyana have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored five goals and conceded seven.

South Africa will rue their missed opportunities in their previous fixture and must beat Ivory Coast to get their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track, but it will not be an easy task, as Ivory Coast played well in their last match.

Ivory Coast Women Form

Ivory Coast marked their 12-year absence from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic victory over Burkina Faso on Monday, winning 4-1.

The Lady Elephants had 52% possession and 12 shots in the match, with six attempts on target.

Before that performance, Ivory Coast won 3-0 and drew 0-0 against Cape Verde, and lost 1-0 to Ghana before beating Mali 1-0 in four tune-up matches before the start of the tournament between June and July.

Les Éléphantes have won three of their last five fixtures, with one defeat and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded two.

Ivory Coast had the perfect start to their campaign and will be out to collect another three points; however, they now face stronger opposition in South Africa, who won this tournament in 2022.

Team News

South Africa

Bambanani Mbane scored the equaliser against Tanzania, registering her first goal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Kebotseng Moletsane

Defenders: Lebohang Ramalepe, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Karabo Dhlamini, Asanda Hadebe, Bambanani Mbane, Antonia Maponya, Khutso Pila

Midfielders: Fikile Magama, Bongeka Gamede, Noxolo Cesane, Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Sibulele Holweni, Isabella Ludwig, Robyn Moodaly-Salgado, Amogelang Motau

Forwards: Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana, Ronnel Donnelly, Nthabiseng Majiya, Zoe October

Ivory Coast

Rebecca Elloh grabbed the opening goal against Burkina Faso, securing her first goal in this edition of WAFCON.

Inès Konan scored a brace in the match, registering her first two goals of the tournament.

N'sira Safi Ouédraogo was also on the scoresheet.

Goalkeepers: Aramatou Diakité, Océane Lamfir, Leslie Amani

Defenders: Aïcha Fofana, Matoba Cissé, Yabré Bimanta, Ada Daple, Mariam Diakité, Anastasie Gbéhi, Mariam Diawara, Aboa Yapo

Midfielders: Amani Kakounan, Erika Gnounoué, Essi Dagba, Ruth Sery, Sylviane Kokora, Rosemonde Kouassi, Rebecca Elloh, Frédérique Abrogoua, Melissa Behinan, Ange N'Guessan, Salimata Ballo, Yeti Doudou Touré

Forwards: Ami Diallo, Priscille Kreto, Inès Konan, Anne Huviezo, N'sira Safi Ouédraogo

Verdict

South Africa v Ivory Coast Women

Both teams look evenly matched for this Group B clash, but South Africa have performed well in the last two editions of WAFCON and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory with a 2-1 score.

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

He is an ardent Liverpool supporter and is known to DJ and release music on occasion.