Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay
City: Gqeberha, South Africa
Time: 14.11.2025 16:00
South Africa vs Zambia: Prediction for the Match on November 14, 2025
South Africa head into the weekend brimming with confidence after sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over Rwanda in their last FIFA World Cup qualification game. The result extended their unbeaten run to eight matches and solidified their form this year.
With their AFCON campaign set to kick off next month against Angola in Group B, the hosts will view this fixture as a chance to strengthen team chemistry and fine-tune their tactics ahead of the continental showdown. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Form in all competitions: WDDWD
Bafana Bafana head into this clash with confidence after sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a confident 3-0 win over Rwanda in their final qualifier. The qualification ends a 16-year wait for World Cup football through the qualification route, and marks their first appearance since hosting the tournament in 2010. The victory also stretched their unbeaten run to eight games, showing the team’s growing zeal and momentum under Hugo Broos.
With their AFCON campaign kicking off next month against Angola in Group B, Broos will be focused on fine-tuning his squad and sharpening their tactics as they aim to carry their impressive form into the continental stage.
South Africa: Team News
South Africa: Possible Lineup
Coach Hugo Broos will focus more on integrating local and new players into the squad ahead of the AFCON next month. He shouldn’t have a hard time picking the squad for this game.
🔖 South Africa Possible lineup (4-2-3-1)
Williams—Morena, Sibisi, Modiba, Kabini—Mokena, Aubass—Nkota, Mbule, Appolis—Foster
👤 Head coach: Hugo Broos
Zambia: Form and Statistics
Form in the qualifiers: WWWDW
The Chipolopolo of Zambia failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a disappointing Qualification campaign in Group E. Zambia finished fourth in Group F with only three wins and 5 losses from a total of eight games played. The team continues to struggle with only a win in their last ten games, accompanied by 8 defeats and a draw. For now, the focus for Zambia is on the AFCON, with their first game being against Mali.
Zambia: Team News
Zambia: Possible Lineup
The hosts have a fully rested side for this encounter against South Africa, and they might at least get a point here.
🔖Zambia Potential Starting Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Mulenga—Musonda, Chongo, Mophande, Sakala—Kapumbu—Banda, Chiufya, Kangwa, Sakala—Patson Daka
👤Head coach: Avram Grant
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South Africa vs Zambia: Head-To-Head Statistics
The teams have played seven times, with Zambia winning four, South Africa winning two, and one draw. The last time they played, Zambia won by two goals to one.
South Africa vs Zambia: Betting Tips & Odds
- No losses for Zambia in their last four meetings, and this option for Senegal to win this game is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.99 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that South Africa should get a minimum of a goal, and the option for South Africa to score a goal is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.21 odds;
- There was a total of over 2.5 goals in their last meeting, and the option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.90 odds;
South Africa vs Zambia match prediction 14 November 2025
With AFCON preparations underway for both teams, South Africa is expected to approach this game with momentum. South Africa will see this game as just another opportunity to finalize their squad for the upcoming AFCON. Both teams will aim for a minimum of a draw, and we think this game will end in a draw.
Our match prediction: Home win for a coefficient of 1.85 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.90 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: a First-half draw at 2.2 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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