South Africa vs Guinea prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On September 26, 2026, South Africa and Guinea will face each other in the first round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Even a draw would be a remarkable result for the visitors.
South Africa vs Guinea team news and expert analysis
South Africa finally made it back to the World Cup. They performed well there, refusing to fold even after going 0-2 down and being reduced to nine men in their opening match against Mexico. A draw with the Czech Republic and a shock win over South Korea helped them reach the knockout stage for the first time. However, they were eliminated by Canada immediately afterward.
Guinea finished only fourth in their qualifying group with 15 points from 10 matches. More recently, they have even begun losing friendly matches. In March, they fell 0-1 to Benin. At the start of the summer, they suffered the same scoreline against Northern Ireland, despite the opposition playing the remainder of the match with 10 men.
South Africa score just 0.9 goals per game and also concede relatively few, at 1.2. Traore and his teammates have almost the opposite record: 1.3 goals scored per match and 0.9 conceded.
Previous matches: South Africa vs Guinea
The teams have met three times in total, with every possible result recorded: one win for each side and a draw.
The hosts look clearly stronger at the moment, and we believe they will win (odds – 1.86).
South Africa vs Guinea: key statistics and trends
- South Africa have won just one of their last nine matches
- Both teams have scored in 60% of South Africa's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.1
- Guinea have lost both of their last two matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Guinea's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.2
South Africa vs Guinea: possible starting lineups
South Africa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Williams – Modiba, Mbokazi, Ocon, Mudau – Sithole, Mokoena – Appollis, Mofokeng, Maseko – Makgopa
Guinea play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sylla – Sylla, Konate, Soumah, Breze – Diawara, Bangoura – Cisse, Camara, Toure – Traore
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