South Africa
6/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
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UK time · Europe/LondonTHE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
South AfricaNicaragua
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target0
21Total Shots3
85%Ball Possession15%
5Corner Kicks1
8Fouls10
—Yellow Cards—
—Red Cards—
0Goalkeeper Saves7
648Total passes114
597Passes accurate64
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
South Africa 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Nicaragua 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Nicaragua
2/10Wins
0.7Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Nicaragua’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
South Africa
10 matchesResults6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
PanamaHome · Friendlies1–1CameroonHome · Africa Cup of Nations1–2ZimbabweAway · Africa Cup of Nations3–2AngolaHome · Africa Cup of Nations2–1ZambiaHome · Friendlies3–1RwandaHome · World Cup - Qualification Africa3–0LesothoAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa3–0UgandaHome · African Nations Championship3–3NigerAway · African Nations Championship0–0GuineaHome · African Nations Championship2–1
Nicaragua
10 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game0.7
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
RussiaAway · Friendlies1–3HaitiAway · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF0–2HondurasHome · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF2–0Costa RicaAway · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF1–4HaitiHome · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF0–3HondurasAway · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF0–2Costa RicaHome · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF1–1PanamaAway · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF0–3GuyanaHome · World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF1–0Puerto RicoAway · Friendlies1–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare South Africa at home with Nicaragua away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:08 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
South AfricaNicaragua
2Matches played1
1Points earned0
0Wins0
1.0Goals scored / match1.0
1.5Goals conceded / match3.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares South Africa at home with Nicaragua away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
South Africa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Hugo Broos
- 22
R. GossG - 2
T. MatuludiD - 21
I. OkonD - 24
O. MakhanyaD - 18
S. KabiniD - 13
S. SitholeM - 5
T. MbathaM - 25
K. SebelebeleM - 11
T. ZwaneM - 8
T. MoremiM - 9
L. FosterF
Substitutes (15)
1 · R. Williams
16 · S. Chaine
6 · A. Modiba
26 · B. Cross
23 · J. Adams
17 · E. Makgopa
3 · K. Ndamane
15 · I. Rayners
19 · N. Sibisi
4 · T. Mokoena
20 · K. Mudau
7 · O. Appollis
12 · T. Maseko
10 · R. Mofokeng
14 · M. Mbokazi
Nicaragua
Confirmed formation5-4-1Marco Antonio Figueroa Montero
- 12
A. PinedaG - 16
R. ColeD - 3
J. Gutierrez - 19
E. J. MartinezD - 5
J. CanoD - 15
L. SaitD - 8
J. Moncada - 14
J. Coronel - 10
Jacob MontesM - 2
O. OrozcoM - 7
J. Garcia
Substitutes (12)
23 · D. Parker
1 · A. Lopez
20 · W. Talavera
6 · J. Rivera Stuart
17 · O. Salinas
13 · J. Martinez
18 · A. G. Zamora
22 · A. Velásquez
9 · E. Castillo
21 · S. Caceres
11 · O. Bello
4 · E. Mejia
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
South Africa
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Goss | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Tholo Thabang Matuludi | 97 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 73 | 1 |
| Ime Okon | 67 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 53 | — |
| Olwethu Makhanya | 97 | 7.9 | — | — | — | 96 | 1 |
| Samukelo Kabini | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 40 | 2 |
| Siphephelo Sithole | 97 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | 83 | 2 |
| Thalente Mbatha | 67 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 51 | 1 |
| Kamogelo Sebelebele | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 15 | 1 |
| Themba Zwane | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Tshepang Moremi | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 13 | — |
| Lyle Foster | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 10 | — |
| Sipho Chaine | 52 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 8 | — |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Oswin Appollis | 52 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 41 | — |
| Thapelo Maseko | 52 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 22 | — |
| Iqraam Rayners | 52 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — |
| Bradley Cross | 30 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 24 | — |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | 30 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 |
| Jayden Adams | 30 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 27 | — |
| Ronwen Williams | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khuliso Mudau | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aubrey Modiba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khulumani Ndamane | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Teboho Mokoena | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Evidence Makgopa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nicaragua
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Pineda | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Raheem Cole | 97 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Joab Gutiérrez | 97 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 |
| Evert Martínez | 97 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 6 | — |
| Justing Cano | 97 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 |
| Leyner Sait | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Jonathan Moncada | 86 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Jason Coronel | 86 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 |
| Jacob Montes | 69 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 |
| Oliver Orozco | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge García | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Jefferson Rivera | 52 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 |
| Oliver Bello | 52 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
| Amadeus Zamora | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
| Edgard Castillo | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Widman Talavera | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Osmin Salinas | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Darryl Parker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alyer López | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steven Cáceres | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anyelo Velásquez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Efraín Mejía | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Andrés Martínez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | South Africa | Draw | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.17 | 6.25 | 13.00 |
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