Our South Africa vs Cameroon Prediction: 2-1
South Africa vs Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This South Africa vs Cameroon 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
South Africa's Last Match – Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Determined to maintain their recent success, South Africa must win following their 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory against Zimbabwe on December 29. In that match, South Africa saw 66% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zimbabwe | 34% | 8 (3) | 1.13 | 41 |
 South Africa | 66% | 13 (9) | 1.61 | 35 |
Cameroon's Last Match – Mozambique vs Cameroon
Cameroon will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations win against Mozambique on December 31. In that match, Cameroon recorded 48% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mozambique | 52% | 5 (2) | 0.99 | 16 |
 Cameroon | 48% | 9 (6) | 2.05 | 44 |
South Africa vs Cameroon Stats
Key Stats
| South Africa | Cameroon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 1.62 |
| 0.35 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Africa are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cameroon average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
South Africa 19-9
Cameroon 13-5
What are the odds for this match?
South Africa to win: @3.5
Draw: @2.875
Cameroon to win: @2.4
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