South Africa
3/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 8 available matches.
Inspect South Africa’s results
Africa Cup of Nations - QualificationGroup Stage - 1THE MATCH CENTRESouth Africa vs Guinea match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Ime Okon30′
Samukele Kabini77′
Seydouba Cisse69′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Unavailable · Calculated Not supplied.
Odds updated 26 Sep 13:49 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
South AfricaGuinea
—Expected goals · API-Football—
5Shots on target2
21Total Shots11
55%Ball Possession45%
5Corner Kicks4
17Fouls16
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
415Total passes341
360Passes accurate291
— 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.
Guinea 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.
Guinea
2/6Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 2 available matches.
Inspect Guinea’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 matchesResults3 wins · 4 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Guinea
6 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals3 of 6
Both teams scored4 of 6
Past results, not predictions.
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 Guinea 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, 00:26 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · 2027/28 · all league matches
South AfricaGuinea
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares South Africa at home with Guinea away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
2 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
South Africa
1wins2MEETINGS
Guinea
0winsMar 2022 – Aug 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with South Africa first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
South Africa
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Pitso Mosimane
- 1
R. WilliamsG - 6
A. ModibaD - 21
I. OkonD - 24
O. MakhanyaD - 25
K. SebelebeleD - 4
T. MokoenaM - 13
S. SitholeM - 7
O. AppollisM - 10
R. MofokengM - 12
T. MasekoM - 15
I. RaynersF
Substitutes (12)
30 · B. Aubaas
11 · T. Zwane
17 · L. Singh
5 · L. Seema
3 · K. Ndamane
28 · T. Morena
9 · Y. Mbuthuma
2 · T. Matuludi
27 · C. Mailula
18 · S. Kabini
22 · R. Goss
16 · S. Chaine
Guinea
Confirmed formationPendingPaulo Duarte
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
2027/28 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification table
Current standings · Group D. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | WW |
| 2 |  Eritrea | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 | LD |
| 3 |  Kenya | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 4 | Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | L |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | South Africa | Draw | Guinea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 1.71 | 3.34 | 4.95 |
| Betfair | 1.75 | 3.10 | 4.33 |
| Pinnacle | 1.78 | 3.37 | 4.88 |
| SBO | 1.75 | 2.94 | 4.25 |
| William Hill | 1.75 | 3.10 | 4.60 |
Snapshot from 26 Sep 2026, 13:49 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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