South Africa vs Mozambique Prediction and Betting Tips | June 26, 2024

South Africa take on Mozambique at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the COSAFA Cup on Wednesday (June 26). Revenge is in the air and could take place in Group A’s second game.

The last time the sides met in the COSAFA Cup was in the 2022 edition. Mozambique pulled off a shock shootout win after a goalless draw to send South Africa out of the competition in the quarterfinals. It was a painful exit for the hosts.

Bafana Bafana are in good shape, as they are unbeaten in five games across competitions, winning two. They are eying a return to the podium following a trophy drought in the tournament spanning two editions. South Africa are expected to progress beyond the group stage, considering the opponents they will face.

Mozambique, meanwhile, crashed out in the group stage last year after finishing third in Group C with four points. They are yet to win the title but remain a team opponents are always beware of. They open their campaign following two straight victories, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Somalia (2-1) and Guinea (1-0).

The Mambas could face a hostile crowd at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium due to the events of 2022. However, they could be inspired by that result and attempt to pull off another feat.

Expect a fierce and breathless clash between the two sides for the top spot of Group A.

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South Africa vs Mozambique Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• South Africa have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five games with Mozambique.
• The hosts boast five wins opposed to one for Mozambique in seven clashes.
• South Africa have won the COSAFA Cup five times but trail the most successful team, Zambia (seven).
• Mozambique have been runners-up twice, in 2008 and 2015.
• South Africa have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five games, while Mozambique have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in the same period.
• Form Guide: South Africa: W-D-D-D-W, Mozambique: W-W-D-L-D

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South Africa vs Mozambique Prediction

South Africa will aim for nothing short of a win against their first opponent in Group A. Mozambique could fancy their chances if South Africa fail to play with high discipline.

South Africa, though, come in as the favourites, based on their superior form and home advantage.

Prediction: South Africa 3-1 Mozambique

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South Africa vs Mozambique Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – South Africa

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: South Africa to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Mozambique to score - Yes