South Africa vs Mali Women Predictions - South Africa to see off Mali

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 12 Jul 2025

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Brad Newcomb 12 Jul 2025

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South Africa is on a nine-match unbeaten run, with eight of those being wins.
Mali seeks a point to reach quarter-finals, facing a tough match against South Africa.
Predicted score: South Africa 2-0 Mali, . .

South Africa have not lost in nine outings (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Mali Women Predictions

South Africa vs Mali Women Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Women Form
South Africa Women Team News & Injuries
Mali Women Form
Mali Women Team News & Injuries
Verdict

South Africa are on a lengthy unbeaten run and will aim to finish first in their group. Mali have had a solid WAFCON thus far but have yet to defeat South Africa. South Africa is predicted to win to nil.

South Africa have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
South Africa have scored 10 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
South Africa have conceded 3 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Mali have drawn 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Mali have scored 3 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Mali have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

South Africa have an advantage with two victories to none against Mali.

South Africa Women Form

South Africa had to settle for a share of the spoils after drawing 1-1 against Tanzania last weekend.

South Africa dominated proceedings but were left trailing in the 24th minute of the match.

South Africa continued to create chances and equalised after 70 minutes of play before Tanzania had a player sent off 14 minutes later; however, the defending champions could not find a winning goal.

Banyana Banyana had 64% possession and 15 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Before that, South Africa defeated Ghana 2-0 in their opening Group C fixture.

South Africa have won four of their last five fixtures, including one draw. They scored ten goals and conceded three at the back.

South Africa will fancy their chances of victory, as they have never lost to Mali and are on a nine-match unbeaten run, which includes eight wins.

South Africa Women Team News & Injuries

Bambanani Mbane scored the equaliser against Tanzania.

Linda Mothlalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe have scored one each in the competition thus far.

Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Dineo Magagula, Casey Gordon

Defenders: Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Shakira O'Malley, Gabriela Salgado, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Bongeka Gamede,

Midfielders: Sibulele Holweni, Linda Mothlalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Amogelang Motau, Regina Mogolola, Noxolo Cesane, Michelle Sampson, Adrielle Mibe, Kgalebane Mohlakoana

Forwards: Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Nthabiseng Majiya, Bonolo Mokoma, Ronnel Donnelly, Karabo Dhlamini

Mali Women Form

Mali did enough to secure a 1-1 draw against Ghana in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash last weekend.

Mali did not start well in the first half against Ghana, conceding after six minutes of play.

However, Mali did not take long after the second-half restart to level matters, scoring an equaliser in the 52nd minute of the match.

Mali had 42% possession and four shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

Before that result, Mali edged Tanzania 1-0 in their opening WAFCON match.

Mali have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They scored three goals and conceded four.

Mali requires a point to book their place in the quarter-finals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations; however, they face a tough assignment, as South Africa are on a lengthy unbeaten run.