Can South Africa Gain the Upper Hand?

Benin and South Africa lock horns in this Africa World Cup qualifier at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

The bet we really like is South Africa on the 1x2 betting market. Our prediction is trading at 2.14 for the Bafana Bafana to beat Benin and this looks great value.

Match Preview & H2H

Benin played Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa in their last game. The scoreline was a 2-2 draw in the Africa World Cup qualifier, with Steve Mounie and Dokou Dodo finding the net for Benin.

South Africa beat Lesotho 2-0 at home in their previous match, with Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams on the scoresheet in the World Cup qualifier at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Benin´s last clash with South Africa saw South Africa win the game 2-1 at home. This was a World Cup qualifier in November 2023.

Confirmed Lineups

Benin confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcel Dandjinou (GK), Rachid Moumini, Yohan Roche, Mohamed Tijani, Tamimou Ouorou, Sessi D'Almeida, Hassane Imourane, Junior Olaitan, Dokou Dodo, Andreas Hountondji, Steve Mounie.

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams (GK), Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Fawaaz Basadien, Thalente Mbatha, Bathusi Aubaas, Thapelo Morena, Percy Tau, Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster.

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Expert Africa World Cup Qualification Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Benin vs South Africa stats:

Benin have failed to win any of their last 4 matches
South Africa have not lost any of their last 12 matches
South Africa have scored 2 or more goals in 13 of their past 20 matches
South Africa have won 3 of their past 5 matches

Benin vs South Africa Prediction

We’re really sweet on the chances of South Africa, with odds of 2.14 available on our pick. Bet on a Bafana Bafana win for this World Cup qualifier.

There’s an opportunity to back South Africa -1.5 goals on the Asian Handicap market which means better odds for those who expect a bigger margin of victory.

Our Pick

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Published 04:25, 24 March 2025

Benin vs South Africa Odds

The South Africa betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 2.14 favourites to land victory in this Africa World Cup Qualification encounter which means a 47% chance of winning. Benin are the outsiders at 3.90 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is 1.53.

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Last 5 Matches

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Head to Head

Benin vs South Africa

Africa World Cup Qualification: 18/11 2023 South Africa 2 Benin 1

Team Stats

Latest Africa World Cup Qualification and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Benin Betting Stats

South Africa Betting Stats

Full time Result

5 wins, 7 defeats and 8 draws in previous 20 matches
5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

10 wins, 3 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 12 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Benin

South Africa

Goals / match

1.4 2.6

Conceded / match

1 0.2

Total / match

2.4 2.8

Goals

An average of 2.15 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.45 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Benin

South Africa

Goals / match

1.4 2.6

Conceded / match

1 0.2

Total / match

2.4 2.8

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Benin

South Africa

Goals / match

1.4 2.6

Conceded / match

1 0.2

Total / match

2.4 2.8

Team News

Don’t miss out on the Benin vs South Africa team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Benin vs South Africa Lineups

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

South Africa Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Marcel Dandjinou

11 Rachid Moumini 5 Yohan Roche 13 Mohamed Tijani 3 Tamimou Ouorou

15 Sessi D'Almeida 8 Hassane Imourane

18 Junior Olaitan 19 Dokou Dodo 17 Andreas Hountondji

9 Steve Mounie

1 Ronwen Williams

20 Khuliso Mudau 21 Siyabonga Ngezana 19 Nkosinathi Sibisi 3 Fawaaz Basadien

5 Thalente Mbatha 15 Bathusi Aubaas

23 Thapelo Morena 10 Percy Tau 11 Relebohile Mofokeng

9 Lyle Foster

South Africa Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benin Substitutes

2Brandon Agounon
4Moise Adilehou
6Gislain Ahoudo
7Matteo Ahlinvi
10Candas Fiogbe
12David Kiki
14Mariano Ahouangbo
16Saturnin Allagbe
20Jodel Dossou
21Steve Traore
22Attidjikou Samadou
23Serge Obassa

South Africa Substitutes

2Nyiko Mobbie
6Vuyo Letlapa
7Oswin Appollis
8Jayden Adams
12Ndamulelo Maphangule
13Iqraam Rayners
14Thabo Moloisane
16Sipho Chaine
17Elias Mokwana
18Grant Kekana
22Ricardo Goss

Previous Benin Lineups

20 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification

Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin

Confirmed Lineups

Previous South Africa Lineups

21 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification

South Africa 2-0 Lesotho

Confirmed Lineups

Get the confirmed starting 11s for every team in every match. We’ll show the formations and substitutes, with previous lineups also available for comparison.

Team Squads

Benin Squad

South Africa Squad

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Tables & Standings

World Cup Qualification CAF Group C

#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	South Africa	5	3	1	1	8:5	10
2	Benin	5	2	2	1	6:5	8
3	Rwanda	5	2	1	2	3:3	7
4	Nigeria	5	1	3	1	6:5	6
5	Lesotho	5	1	2	2	3:4	5
6	Zimbabwe	5	0	3	2	4:8	3

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#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	South Africa	3	3	0	0	7:2	9
2	Benin	2	2	0	0	3:1	6
3	Rwanda	3	1	1	1	2:2	4
4	Nigeria	2	0	2	0	2:2	2
5	Zimbabwe	3	0	2	1	3:5	2
6	Lesotho	2	0	1	1	0:1	1

We recommend looking at the Africa World Cup Qualification standings after each round of games so you can see where each side are placed in the table.