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South Africa vs Botswana Tips - Botswana to win to nil over the hosts

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 17 Jul 2022

Brad Newcomb 17 Jul 2022

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South Africa vs Botswana Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup plate final
The fixture is being played at 11:00 SAST on Sunday at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, Durban
Botswana were the 2019 COSAFA Cup runners-up
Can South Africa win back-to-back matches?
Preview, tips, stats and team news

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South Africa to lose to Botswana (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Botswana Predictions

South Africa have an excellent record against Botswana but do not have the best form coming into this fifth-place playoff, whilst Botswana have been playing well in this edition of the COSAFA Cup. A win to nil is predicted for Botswana.

South Africa vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Team News & Injuries
Botswana Form
Botswana Team News & Injuries
South Africa vs Botswana Live Stream FAQ

South Africa have lost 3 of their last 4 fixtures(all competitions).
South Africa have scored 3 goals in 5 matches(all competitions).
South Africa have conceded 8 goals in 5 games(all competitions).
Botswana have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures(COSAFA Cup).
Botswana have scored 6 goals in 5 matches(COSAFA Cup).
Botswana have conceded 1 goal in 5 games(COSAFA Cup).

Head to Head

South Africa have a commanding lead of nine victories compared to two for Botswana, with one drawn match in 12 meetings.

South Africa Form

After South Africa's disappointing loss to Mozambique, the COSAFA Cup hosts returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the plate semi-final.

They found the back of the net in the 22nd minute of the match and left it late to score their second in the 85th minute of the second half. Madagascar responded immediately with a goal two minutes later, but the hosts hung on to seal the win.

Bafana Bafanas' last five results across all competitions are D, L, L, L, and W, scoring three goals and conceding eight.

South Africa's confidence will have improved, but they will have to play well to beat Botswana, who have been in excellent form in this edition of Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup. Can Bafana Bafana end off on a high note for their fans?

South Africa Team News & Injuries

Coach Helman Mkhalele will likely keep the same starting XI that beat Madagascar.

Keletso Sifama and Chumani Butsaka were on the scoresheet against Madagascar.

Goalkeepers: Lincoln Vyver, Olwethu Mzimela, Lebohang Nthene

Defenders: Sbonele Cele, Athenkosi Mcaba, Macbeth Mahlangu, Keegan Johannes , Zuko Madunyelwa, Siyanda Msani, Khulekani Shezi

Midfielders: Jayden Adams, Ethan Brooks, Sydney Malivha, Dan Ndlhovu, Selaelo Rasebotja, Thapelo Maseko, Rowan Human, Chumani Butsaka

Forwards: Azola Matrose, Antonio van Wyk, Keletso Sifama, Boitumelo Radiopane, Katlego Mashigo

Botswana Form

Botswana broke the deadlock against Eswatini four minutes before halftime and scored their second goal in the 87th minute of the match to seal a 2-0 victory over their opponents.

The Zebras' last five results across all competitions are W, W, W, L, and W, scoring six goals and conceding one.

Botswana have yet to lose in a match 90 minutes of football in this edition of the Hollybets COSAFA Cup and have been impressive at the back, letting in just a single goal. They will be full of confidence that they can defeat South Africa and secure fifth place in the competition.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Coach Mogomotsi Mpote should field a similar set-up that defeated Eswatini.

Thato Kebue, Baokeditswe Talane, Goitseone Phoko, Kitson Mangolo, Bame Morwalela and Resaobaka Thatanyane have scored a goal each in the 2022 COSAFA Cup.

Goalkeepers: Goitseone Phoko, Ryan Brown

Defenders: Thato Kebue, Kitso Mangolo, Alford Velaphi, Doctor David, Tebogo Kopelang, Tlamelo Kolagano, Botsile Sakana, Thobo Seeleko, Obusitswe Gabadise

Midfielders: Odirile Lekoba, Lebogang Ditsele, Baokeditswe Talane, Omphile Ramoagi, Gape Thibedi, Resaobaka Thatanyane, Tawana Mbakile, Mothusi Cooper

Forwards: Godfrey Tauyatswala, Monty Enosa, Bame Morwalela, Kitso Mpuisang

South Africa vs Botswana Live Stream FAQ

When is South Africa vs Botswana being played?

South Africa vs Botswana is being played on 17 July 2022.

Verdict

South Africa v Botswana

Botswana have been impressive and will have too much on the day against South Africa, who do not have the best form coming into this match. A win-to-nil victory is tipped in favour of Botswana.

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