South Africa vs Botswana: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 July

South Africa

D W W D D

1st place in Group A

2 - 1

08/07/2023 09:00

Botswana

W W L L L

2nd place in Group A

South Africa Confederations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for South Africa vs Botswana on 08 July 2023 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full South Africa vs Botswana preview before placing your bet.

South Africa are currently 1st with 7 points after 3 matches.
Botswana sit 2nd with 4 points from 3 matches.
Head-to-head history favors South Africa, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Botswana have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 08/07/2023

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 South Africa	7	3	2	1	0	5	3	2
02 Botswana	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0
03 Eswatini	3	3	1	0	2	3	4	-1
04 Namibia	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1

Head To Head

27/09/2022 11:59

South Africa

1 - 0

Botswana

INT FRL

17/07/2022 04:00

South Africa

2 - 1

Botswana

SACC

06/07/2021 11:00

South Africa

1 - 0

Botswana

SACC

02/06/2019 09:00

South Africa

2 - 2

Botswana

SACC

08/06/2018 11:00

South Africa

3 - 0

Botswana

SACC

22/07/2017 09:00

South Africa

1 - 0

Botswana

CAF SC

South Africa

83%

Draw

17%

Botswana

South Africa Last 6 matches

05/07/2023 11:59

South Africa 1 - 1 Namibia SACC

17/06/2023 11:00

South Africa 2 - 1 Morocco CAF NC

28/03/2023 11:59

Liberia 1 - 2 South Africa CAF NC

24/03/2023 11:59

South Africa 2 - 2 Liberia CAF NC

20/11/2022 09:00

South Africa 1 - 1 Angola INT FRL

17/11/2022 14:30

South Africa 2 - 1 Mozambique INT FRL

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Botswana

05/07/2023 09:00

Eswatini 0 - 1 Botswana SACC

17/06/2023 11:59

Botswana 1 - 0 Libya CAF NC

28/03/2023 09:00

Botswana 2 - 3 Equatorial Guinea CAF NC

24/03/2023 15:00

Equatorial Guinea 2 - 0 Botswana CAF NC

17/11/2022 09:00

Angola 1 - 0 Botswana INT FRL

27/09/2022 11:59

South Africa 1 - 0 Botswana INT FRL

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues South Africa Confedera...

Played games

South Africa

104

Botswana

Goals

Scored

134

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 104 matches

YesNo

71 (68%)33 (32%)

In last 104 matches

NoYes

36 (55%)30 (45%)

South Africa

Recent matches

Botswana

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

South Africa

Botswana

Shots

South Africa

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

90 total

Avg. 2.50

Botswana

Total shots

7.77 avg / game

Blocked

6 total

Avg. 0.86

South Africa Pass Botswana

Total passes

23859

Avg. 477 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

4108

Avg. 274 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

South Africa

104

Played games

Botswana

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.36

4.11

427

Corners

163

2.47

6.74

701

Throw-ins

221

3.35

1.21

126

Offsides

0.73

1.20

125

GK saves

1.45

South Africa

DISCIPLINARY

Botswana

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.44

150

111

1.68

0.05

0.06

7.02

730

Fouls

297

4.50

5.70

593

Tackles

145

2.20

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How We Build the South Africa vs Botswana Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for South Africa vs Botswana on 08 July 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this South Africa Confederations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

South Africa vs Botswana Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess South Africa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Botswana's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

South Africa Confederations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live South Africa Confederations Cup standings and the South Africa Confederations Cup form table to understand exactly where South Africa and Botswana sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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