South Africa vs Kenya prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 13, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On November 13, 2026, South Africa and Kenya will meet in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The group leaders host the side at the bottom of the standings.
South Africa vs Kenya: team news and expert analysis
South Africa reached the knockout stage both at the Africa Cup of Nations in winter and, more importantly, at the World Cup in summer, although they were eliminated straight away on both occasions. And so far this autumn, they have done nothing but win. They first beat Kenya 2-1 at home in qualifying, then thrashed Eritrea 5-0 away. Last month, they also secured a 1-0 win over strong opposition from Egypt in a friendly.
Kenya managed just twelve points from ten matches in World Cup qualifying. They are hardly shining now, either. In September's qualifiers, they could only draw with even less fancied Eritrea before losing 0-1 in Guinea. At the start of October, they played out a 0-0 draw with Rwanda in a friendly.
South Africa average 1.2 goals scored per game while conceding even fewer—0.8. Their next opponents are significantly weaker: they score one goal away from home on average and concede 1.6 at their own end.
Previous meetings: South Africa vs Kenya
South Africa won both of the previous encounters.
They will be expected to come out on top again. Our pick is South Africa with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds: 1.66).
South Africa vs Kenya: key stats and trends
- South Africa have won four of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of South Africa's matches, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game
- Kenya have drawn three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Kenya's matches, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
South Africa vs Kenya: possible starting lineups
South Africa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Cheyne — Matludi, Seema, Okon, Basadien — Sitole, Poggenpoel — Matthews, Ditehane, Singh — Mayulu
Kenya play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Odhiambo — Onyango, Kibwage, Odhiambo, Okwaro — Erambo, Abuya — Obiero, Bajaber, Ochieng — Omondi
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