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by Steve Ashfield in World Cup Predictions
Benin continue their bid to reach the World Cup finals for the first time. They are second in Group C but the Cheetahs will go to the top of the table if they win this home match against leaders South Africa. Here's our match prediction.
The home side are becoming draw experts with their last four games all ending level. As you will read in the form section of this preview, they really should have won their most recent match away in Zimbabwe.
South Africa last played in the finals in 2010 when they were the host nation. The last time they managed to make it through the qualifying rounds was in 2002 but they lead this group by two points with the winners automatically heading to the finals that are being played next year. A win in this match will see them go at least three points clear with four matches remaining.
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The Best Betting Odds for Benin v South Africa Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.8 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
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4 | 2.8 | 2.15 |
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4 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
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3.98 | 3.13 | 2.08 |
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3.98 | 3.13 | 2.08 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Benin and South Africa?
Our prediction for the Benin vs South Africa match is: South Africa to win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/03/2025 between Benin and South Africa in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 24.8% for a win of Benin against South Africa with odds of 4.4 at Vbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Benin vs South Africa is 40.09% with odds of 3.13 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.11% chance ⭐ for a win of South Africa vs Benin with odds of 2.5 at Ladbrokes.
Benin - South Africa Prediction and Best Odds:
| Benin South Africa Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 40.09% | 3.13 at 1xbet |
| Under 2.5 | 50.83% | 1.79 at Vbet |
| Both Team To Score | 72.92% | 2.38 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Benin / Full-time: Draw | 17.86% | 17 at Betsson |
Benin vs South Africa Form
Benin and South Africa's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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2
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8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Benin and South Africa Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - AFCON
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
10 Jun 2024 - World Cup
6 Jun 2024 - World Cup
17 Jun 2023 - AFCON
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
7 Sep 2024 - AFCON
26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
23 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
6 Sep 2024 - AFCON
2 Jul 2024 - COSAFA Cup
29 Jun 2024 - COSAFA Cup
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
7 Jun 2024 - World Cup
26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
7 Feb 2024 - AFCON
Benin vs South Africa Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
18 Nov 2023 - World Cup
Benin - South Africa: Form Analysis
Benin have earned eight points from their first five matches in this group. They started slowly with an away loss in South Africa and were then held to a goalless draw at home by Lesotho. The Cheetahs recovered well though with two wins over Rwanda and Nigeria and on March 20 drew 2-2 in Zimbabwe.
They are probably still kicking themselves after giving away a 2-0 lead in that match. At the halfway stage of this group, they are in second place and that would take them into the next round. They are only a point clear of third--placed Rwanda.
Their last four matches have all ended level and Benin have gone six matches without a win.
South Africa are on a long unbeaten run.
South Africa strengthened their position at the top of this group with a 2-0 home win over Lesotho on March 21. Excluding penalty shootouts, the Bafana Bafana are unbeaten in their last 22 matches.
Six of their last eight games have been won. On the road, the last two have been won against Uganda and Egypt with five goals scored.
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Benin & South Africa Squad Analysis
Benin have no fresh injury concerns after their 2-2 draw in Zimbabwe. If they are to qualify for their first ever World Cup finals, their home form is going to be absolutely vital. After this game against South Africa, they have home fixtures against Zimbabwe and Lesotho and then visits to Rwanda and Nigeria.
They will have been so disappointed not to come away from Zimbabwe with three points. You can't go 2-0 up in matches only to draw when there are only four points separating the top four in the table.
No injury worries for South Africa.
South Africa had another good win in their most recent match and top the group by two points. They are also faring well with injuries and suspensions and may well field an unchanged line-up on Tuesday.
Three of their final five group games are on the road but after this match, the away matches are against the bottom two in the group. They beat Benin at home and earned a good away draw in Nigeria.
Benin - South Africa Key Points
- South Africa won the reverse fixture 2-1.
- Benin have gone six games without a win.
- Excludiing penalty shootouts, South Africa have gone 22 games without defeat.
- South Africa have won their last two away games with five goals scored.
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Our Benin vs South Africa Prediction
South Africa are top of this World Cup qualifying group with a two-point lead over their opponents in this crucial match. They are on a long unbeaten run and most recently beat Lestotho 2-0 at home. Away form is strong too, particularly when beating Egypt 3-1 earlier this month.
Benin currently hold the position that will take them into the next qualifying round. They have gone six games without a win though and really need to get back into winning ways. This will be tough though and our main Benin v South Africa prediction is South Africa to win.
Benin vs South Africa - Other Interesting Predictions
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Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Benin South Africa
| Benin vs South Africa | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin wins | 4.33 | 3.8 | -12.2% |
| Draw | 3 | 2.9 | -3.3% |
| South Africa wins | 1.85 | 2.2 | +18.9% |
At 3 hours before kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 3.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 33.3% and is now 34.5% (1.1%)
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Benin vs South Africa match : Frequently asked questions
This is a home fixture for Benin. The game will be played at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Ivory Coast.
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