WAFCON: South Africa vs Tanzania – Prediction & Betting Tips

Match Preview

Group B begins their countdown to the final with the first of two matches today with South Africa and Tanzania taking the stage. As the only other team in this year’s tournament to win a WAFCON title other than Nigeria, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana are likely hoping to set the tone for their championship contention this year.

South Africa remains undefeated over the past eight battles against Tanzania and having won three of their last four games overall, marking them as clear favourites for today. 

That said, the Twiga Stars from Tanzania can still catch Banyana by surprise and prove to be a formidable challenge in the Group B standings. In the 2024 WAFCON tournament, Tanzania managed to draw against Banyana Banyana, meaning there’s a good chance that they are improved and ready to make it through the group stages. While their recent form has been slightly underwhelming with only one win in their last six matches, they are more than likely hungry to prove themselves. 

South Africa may come out of the gates strong with a strong push for early goals, but Tanzania is ready to stay level-headed and defend as long as possible until the final whistle.

Head-to-Head 

South Africa and Tanzania have faces each other eight times in the past, with Banyana Banyana remaining undefeated. Their most recent competitive encounter being at the 2024 WAFCON group stage, which ended level at 1–1 in Oujda after Tanzania took the lead. This result is the clearest indication that Tanzania can put up a good fight against their more decorated opponents, even if the overall head-to-head record heavily favours South Africa.

Key Betting Tips 

• South Africa to Win 

• Over 2.5 Goals 

• Both Teams to Score – Yes 

• Correct Score Prediction: South Africa 2–1 Tanzania

Best Bet 

South Africa to Win 

Despite Tanzania’s strong line-up, South Africa simply has the statistics to back up their victory. Plus, with the knowledge of their match history with Tanzania, South Africa will no doubt come into the match with the extra bit of confidence to push them over the edge.  

Prediction 

South Africa’s class and tournament experience may ultimately prove too much for a Tanzania side who are lower on confidence and missing a key attacking option. Tanzania’s history of frustrating Banyana Banyana means it won’t be entirely a one-way game, but South Africa’s quality in the final third should be enough to see them to victory. Now, don’t forget to place your bets on Bet.co.za. 

Prediction: South Africa 2–1 Tanzania