South Africa vs Zambia Predictions - Zambia can hold South Africa in friendly

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South Africa unbeaten in last 9 matches.
Zambia struggled in World Cup qualifying.
Predicted 1-1 draw in AFCON warmup.

South Africa and Zambia to share the spoils (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Zambia Predictions

This is simply a warmup fixture for AFCON in December so both teams will be trying a few different combinations. Bafana Bafana are favourites but Zambia are backed to get a draw in the Rainbow Nation.

South Africa vs Zambia Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
Zambia Form

South Africa are unbeaten in their last 9 matches.
South Africa topped their World Cup qualifying group.
Zambia have lost 2 of their last 3 matches to nil.

Head to Head

Over their last five matches, Zambia have won three, lost one and drawn one against South Africa. In the 2023 COSAFA Cup, Zambia beat South Africa 2-1.

South Africa Form

South Africa are probably the most improved African side over the last five years. While they are still considered a giant on the African continent, Bafana Bafana have endured some lean years over the last decade.

In October, South Africa confirmed their spot at the FIFA World Cup next year by topping Group C despite having three points docked from them. They ended with five wins, three draws and two defeats in their 10 matches.

With the African Cup of Nations looming large in December, Bafana Bafana will be using this game as part of their preparation for that tournament.

South Africa were unbeaten in their last four World Cup qualifiers, beating Lesotho 3-0 and Rwanda 3-0 on the final day. In between those results, Bafana Bafana drew 1-1 against Nigeria and 0-0 against Zimbabwe.

Zambia Form

Zambia failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, ending their qualifying campaign with just nine points. In their eight games, they won three and lost five, conceding and scoring 10 goals.

They played three qualifiers in September and October 2025, winning one and losing two. Zambia lost 2-0 away to Morocco, beat Tanzania 1-0 away and lost 1-0 at home to Niger.

Verdict

South Africa v Zambia

South Africa and Zambia are backed to draw 1-1 in this friendly.

Draw

Result

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