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South Africa vs Mozambique Predictions & Tips - Bafana Bafana to edge past rivals in COSAFA Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2021

Ralph Staniforth 15 Jul 2021

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South Africa vs Mozambique Predictions for Friday’s COSAFA Cup semi-final
Fixture is being played at 14:00 SAST at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
South Africa have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 10 home games
I'm tipping South Africa to win to nil
Betting tips, predictions and team news for South Africa vs Mozambique

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South Africa vs Mozambique Predictions

South Africa have shown great resilience of late and have not conceded a single goal in their last four fixtures. Our best bet is under 2.5 goals and a home victory at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday afternoon.

South Africa have won 7 of their last 11 home matches (all competitions).
South Africa have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 4 matches (COSAFA Cup).
South Africa have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 10 home matches (all competitions).
Mozambique have lost 5 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).
Mozambique have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

South Africa hold a 3-0 advantage against Mozambique across four previous meetings with one draw.

The sides last met in a friendly in 2016 as the match ended 1-1 in Mozambique.

South Africa Form

Bafana Bafana are five matches unbeaten since their failed AFCON 2022 qualification campaign.

A 3-2 win against Uganda was followed by successive 1-0 victories in the COSAFA Cup against Botswana and Eswatini. South Africa then beat Lesotho 4-0 as debutant Victor Letsoalo scored a hat-trick.

With a 24 hour turnaround, Bafana Bafana rested a number of players for their last match against Zambia. An uneventful match ended goalless after 90 minutes but the hosts had already qualified for the semi's.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Veli Mothwa, Lincoln Vyver

Defenders: Rushine De Reuck, Nyiko Mobbie, Njabulo Ngcobo, Sifiso Ngobeni, Basil Mphahlele, Austin Dube, Vusi Sibiya, Ayabulela Konqobe

Midfielders: Masilake Pholongo, Ethan Brooks, Siyethemba Sithebe, Yusuf Maart, Lebohang Maboe

Strikers: Thabang Sibanyoni, Monnapule Saleng, Kagiso Malinga, Victor Letsoalo

South Africa rested several key players against Zambia including goalkeeper Veli Mothwa and top centre-back Rushine De Reuck.

Caretaker coach Morena Ramoreboli will likely recall Victor Letsoalo after his hat-trick on debut against Lesotho. Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lebohang Maboe and Sphelele Mkhulise will start in midfield.

Mozambique Form

Mozambique came into the COSAFA Cup having not won in five matches. They started their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe, a match in which Mozambique missed a number of early chances.

A 1-0 defeat to Senegal followed before winning 2-0 against Malawi. Vitinho and Francisco Simbine netted in that fixture.

Mozambique's Melque Alexandre scored in the 81st minute in their last match against Namibia to secure a 1-0 win. That result secured them a semi-final spot.

Mozambique Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Ernan Siluane, Victor Guambe

Defenders: Cigano, Francisco Simbine, Danilo, Martinho, Pelembe, Macaime

Midfielders: Shaquille, Abel Nhantumbo, Candinho, Jesus, Salas, Nilton, Mapangane

Attackers: Dilson, Vitinho, Mare, Estevao Novela, Melque Alexandre, Macaime

Coach Horacio Goncalves could hand a start to forward Melque Alexandre after his winner in the last match. Macaime picked up an injury in the last match and is a doubt ahead of the semi-final.

Top defender Francisco Simbine could also miss out after hobbling off injured in the win against Namibia.

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Verdict

South Africa v Mozambique

This clash is tipped to see under 2.5 goals, with Bafana Bafana winning to nil. A 1-0 scoreline is the most likely result in this COSAFA Cup semi-final fixture.

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

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