South Africa defeated Congo 5-0 in last encounter.
Congo struggling with form; 2 wins in last 13 matches.
South Africa's team unchanged; aiming for another win.
Tip: Congo v South Africa | Odds |
South Africa Win Full Time Result | @2.60 |
S. Africa Clean Sheet Team Clean Sheet | @2.80 |
Congo 0-1 SA Correct Score | @7.50 |
Congo vs South Africa Preview
South Africa won't have it all their own way on the road but after a 5-0 thrashing of Congo in the Republic last week, Bafana Bafana will be full of confidence. I expect an away win.
Congo have lost 6 of their last 9 matches.
Congo have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches vs South Africa.
South Africa are undefeated in their last 16 matches.
South Africa have won 4 of their last 7 matches (3 draws).
Head to Head
South Africa thrashed Congo 5-0 last week.
Congo Form
The Republic of the Congo’s last 13 matches have yielded just two wins. In World Cup qualifying, it’s three successive losses whilst they’ve lost two of their three AFCON qualifiers.
A 4-2 away loss to Zambia and a 3-0 home loss to Niger in World Cup qualifying was followed by a 6-0 loss in Morocco. A 1-0 win at home vs South Sudan in an AFCON qualifier came next.
After losing 2-0 away to Uganda in September, they were humiliated 5-0 on Friday by South Africa.
Congo Injuries & Team News
Parma striker Gabriel Charpentier is unavailable for this match. Forward Silvère Ganvoula could be set for a recall.
Congo coach Isaac Ngata may ring the changes after the 5-0 defeat last Friday.
Goalkeepers: Christoffer Mafoumbi, Pavelh Ndzila, Owen-Césaire Matimbou, Melvin Zinga
Defenders: Yhoan Andzouana, Ryan Bidounga, Bryan Passi, Morgan Poaty, Ramaric Etou, Francis Nzaba, Christ Makosso, Kévin Mouanga
Midfielders: Prestige Mboungou, Merveil Ndockyt, Antoine Makoumbou, Chandrel Massanga, Fred Dembi, Raviere Otanga, Elie Andzouono, Brunallergene Junior Etou, Will Hondermarck, Rabby Nzingoula
Forwards: Silvère Ganvoula, Béni Makouana, Mons Bassouamina, Gabriel Charpentier, Archange Bintsouka
South Africa Form
Hugo Broos’ side finished third at the AFCON earlier this year despite four draws and just two wins in seven matches.
In two World Cup qualifiers in June, they drew 1-1 in Nigeria and beat Zimbabwe 3-1. Following an early COSAFA Cup exit, they needed a 95th-minute equaliser to rescue a 2-2 home draw vs Uganda in an AFCON Qualifier.
Another last-gasp goal sealed a 3-2 win away in South Sudan. On Friday, they made light work of Congo in a 5-0 home victory in their latest AFCON Qualifier.
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Coach Hugo Broos is set to name an unchanged XI from the last match. Siyabonga Ngezana is out injured and Al Ahly winger Percy Tau was not selected.
Centre forward Iqraam Rayners is in fine form. He is set to start after a knee injury for Burnley’s Lyle Foster.
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Nyiko Mobbie, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Grant Kekana, Thabiso Sesane, Rushwin Dortley, Aubrey Modiba, Fawaaz Basadien
Midfielders: Thapelo Morena, Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Themba Zwane, Patrick Maswanganyi, Luke Le Roux, Sinoxolo Kwayiba
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Elias Mokwana, Relebohile Mofokeng