Our Benin vs South Africa Prediction: 1-0
Benin vs South Africa in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 25, 2025. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for Benin seems the most probable outcome against South Africa.
This Benin vs South Africa prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benin's Last Match – Zimbabwe vs Benin
Benin will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Africa - World Cup Qualifying share of the spoils with Zimbabwe on March 20. In that match, Benin recorded 72% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zimbabwe | 28% | 5 (3) | - | 58 |
Benin | 72% | 8 (5) | - | 48 |
South Africa's Last Match – South Africa vs Lesotho
Determined to maintain their recent success, South Africa must win following their 2-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory against Lesotho on March 21. In that match, South Africa controlled 67% of possession and managed 17 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Africa | 67% | 17 (7) | 1.96 | 33 |
Lesotho | 33% | 3 (1) | 0.12 | 11 |
Benin vs South Africa Stats
Key Stats
| Benin | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benin are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while South Africa average 2.3 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Benin 12-12
South Africa 23-7
What are the odds for this match?
Benin to win: @4
Draw: @2.9
South Africa to win: @2.15