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South Africa vs Tunisia Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
by Daniel Ngulu | in AFCON Predictions
South Africa and Tunisia are set to face off on Match Day 3 of a delicately poised Group E at AFCON 2023. The two sides are yet to secure slots in the next phase; this game finding Tunisia bottom and South Africa third. A win for South Africa will be sure to sail them through but it isn’t as straightforward for Tunisia who have a point so far. Follow this and more tips on the tournament on our AFCON 2023 predictions page.
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The Best Betting Odds for South Africa v Tunisia Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.8 | 3.25 | 2.05 |
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3.75 | 3.25 | 2 |
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3.48 | 3.27 | 2.18 |
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3.48 | 3.27 | 2.18 |
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3.9 | 3.14 | 2.09 |
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3.9 | 3.14 | 2.09 |
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3.6 | 3.35 | 2.07 |
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3.46 | 3.26 | 2.18 |
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3.5 | 3.35 | 2.1 |
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3.79 | 3.32 | 2.06 |
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3.6 | 3.25 | 2.05 |
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3.95 | 3.4 | 2 |
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3.7 | 3.45 | 2.02 |
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3.7 | 2.88 | 2.15 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between South Africa and Tunisia?
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/01/2024 between South Africa and Tunisia in AFCON :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.64% for a win of South Africa against Tunisia with odds of 3.95 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between South Africa vs Tunisia is 32.88% with odds of 3.45 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.48% chance ⭐ for a win of Tunisia vs South Africa with odds of 2.18 at 1xbet.
South Africa - Tunisia Prediction and Best Odds:
| South Africa Tunisia Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa wins | 40.64% | 3.95 at Unibet |
| Under 2.5 | 74.76% | 1.7 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 26.19% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: South Africa | 22.2% | 8 at Bet365 |
South Africa vs Tunisia Form
South Africa and Tunisia's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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4
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2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
South Africa and Tunisia Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2024 - AFCON
16 Jan 2024 - AFCON
10 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
18 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Jul 2023 - COSAFA Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2024 - AFCON
10 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2023 - World Cup
14 Jul 2023 - COSAFA Cup
11 Jul 2023 - COSAFA Cup
8 Jul 2023 - COSAFA Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Jan 2024 - AFCON
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Jul 2023 - COSAFA Cup
28 Mar 2023 - AFCON
9 Jun 2022 - AFCON
29 Mar 2022 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2024 - AFCON
16 Jan 2024 - AFCON
10 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
6 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2024 - AFCON
16 Jan 2024 - AFCON
10 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
6 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
7 Sep 2023 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Jun 2023 - AFCON
28 Mar 2023 - AFCON
22 Nov 2022 - World Cup
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
10 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
South Africa - Tunisia: Form Analysis
South Africa bounced back from their opening day defeat to Mali on Match Day 2, beating Namibia 4-0. It was a sweet ending to their woes, having gone without a win in three earlier matches. South Africa had also failed to score in those three matches, so a 4-0 win will work out well in terms of their confidence. In a game that they’ll need at least not to drop points, South Africa do not carry a really great run against Tunisia. They’ve lost their most recent two matches against Tunisia. In three straight meetings with Tunisia, South Africa have failed to win. All of these matches were at AFCON, and South Africa will be hoping to break this duck. Bafana Bafana haven't had a great run at the AFCON either; in their last 12 matches at this competition, they’ve managed just three wins. Two of those wins were against Namibia, a considerably weak team. The main stat about South Africa’s matches is that they mostly don’t produce a lot of goals. To some extent it is down to South Africa’s own bluntness in attack. Eight of their last 10 matches had under 2.5 goals.
Tunisia will be banking on their good run of form against South Africa, though they last met in 2008. In three matches against South Africa, Tunisia remain unbeaten. However, they still need to do better than in their recent matches. They struggled to break down Namibia on Match Day 1, going on to concede late and they lost 1-0. Tunisia conceded first against Mali again, on Match Day 2, but this time they leveled it to end the game 1-1. The Carthage Eagles will go into this game with the most pressure as for them, it is a must win game. Even with a win, Tunisia will not be guaranteed a place in the round of 16. That could only get them a third placed finish and would mean they wait on other results. Like South Africa, Tunisia have struggled in attack. They managed more than a goal in just two of their last eight matches. All of their last five matches have under 2.5 goals. Tunisia haven't done well at AFCON either, losing three of their last five matches. They have failed to score in six of nine AFCON matches as well. Eight of their last 10 AFCON games had under 2.5 goals.
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Players list
R. Williams
DefenderN. Mobbie
G. Kekana
M. Mvala
A. Modiba
T. Maseko
MidfielderS. Sithole
T. Mokoena
T. Monare
ForwardP. Tau
Z. Lepasa
B. Ben Said
DefenderW. Kechrida
M. Talbi
Y. Meriah
A. Abdi
MidfielderS. Ltaief
A. Laidouni
M. Ben Romdhane
Y. Msakni
ForwardN. Sliti
H. Jouini
Substitutes
V. Mothwa
R. Goss
DefenderN. Sibisi
T. Mashego
S. Xulu
N. Mobbie
T. Monare
J. Adams
ForwardT. Maseko
O. Appollis
M. Mayambela
Z. Lepasa
M. Hassen
A. Dahmen
DefenderA. Maaloul
O. Haddadi
H. Jelassi
Y. Valery
MidfielderM. Ben Romdhane
N. Sliti
S. Ltaief
Y. Msakni
H. Jouini
B. Srarfi
South Africa & Tunisia Squad Analysis
Themba Zwane was back to his best in the game against Namibia’ scoring twice in the 4-0 rout. With that performance he may just have earned himself a third straight start. South Africa need him as they go into this game hoping to win. Percy Tau managed to score a penalty in the win, having earlier missed one in the Match Day 1 game. The Al Ahly man has done well for his club but is yet to show it at the national team. As for Tunisia, they have Hamza Rafia to thank after his equalizer in the game against Mali. At a time when the Carthage Eagles need Yassine Khenissi, the forward remains doubtful for this game after also missing their Match Day 2 outing.
Most goals and assists
South Africa
Tunisia
T. Zwane
(2 Goals)
,
T. Mokoena
(2 Goals)
H. Rafia
(1 Goals)
E. Makgopa
(1 Assists)
,
T. Zwane
(1 Assists)
,
T. Morena
(1 Assists)
,
T. Mokoena
(1 Assists)
A. Abdi
(1 Assists)
South Africa - Tunisia Key Points
- Eight of South Africa’s last 10 matches had under 2.5 goals
- South Africa failed to score in three of their last five matches
- In nine of South Africa’s last 11 matches they scored less than two goals
- Eight of Tunisia’s last nine AFCON matches had under 2.5 goals
- All of Tunisia’s last five matches have under 2.5 goals
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Our South Africa vs Tunisia Prediction
This will be one tight game, as both teams go in search of a win, while protecting their back lines, not to lose. The two sides aren’t coming from strong scoring runs; their matches have been low scoring and we expect more of the same here. They haven't also won most of their recent AFCON matches. It will also be expected that they’ll both employ a cautious approach. Our prediction for South Africa v Tunisia is for the game to produce under 2.5 goals.
South Africa vs Tunisia - Other Interesting Predictions
Both teams to score - No
Both Tunisia and South Africa are in precarious positions going into this game, and we expect a tight game. Neither of the two nations can afford to open up here, so caution will be the strong message from both coaches. South Africa can progress with just a draw but a win will be a guarantee. As for Tunisia, there are no two ways about this; they must win here to progress in this competition. One thing though about both sides is that they don’t carry into the game great scoring runs, and with the caution expected here, it will not be a surprise seeing more focus on defence. On the Both Teams to Score market, we will therefore back at least one side to fail to score.
South Africa vs Tunisia match : Frequently asked questions
The South Africa v Tunisia game will be played at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.
The South Africa v Tunisia game will be played on Wednesday 24th January starting 17:00 GMT.
The South Africa v Tunisia game will be aired live on SuperSport for viewers in Africa, SABC for South Africans and beIN Sports for the Middle East and North Africa viewers. Sportytrader will also have the updates for this and other AFCON matches.
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Senegalese referee Issa Sy as the center referee for the South Africa v Tunisia game at the 2023 AFCON. Sy will be assisted by another Senegal national, Nouha Bangoura as the first assistant and Eric Ayimayo Ulrich from Benin as the second assistant. Meanwhile, Djindo Louis Houngnandande from Benin will serve as the fourth official.
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