Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: head to head
4 matches · 1998–2002
1Saudi Arabia wins
2Draws
1South Africa wins
3–3Goals
Rivalry summary
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Saudi Arabia 1Draws 2South Africa 1
Saudi Arabia and South Africa have met 4 times since 1998. The record is perfectly balanced: 1 wins each and 2 draws.
Goals: Saudi Arabia 3, South Africa 3 (1.50 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 20 March 2002: Saudi Arabia 1–0 South Africa (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Saudi Arabia 1–0 South Africa on 20 March 2002.
1 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Saudi Arabia 2–2 South Africa (1 times)
- Saudi Arabia at home
- 0W 1D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- Longest Saudi Arabia unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Saudi Arabia 0, South Africa 0, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 1.50
All 4 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2002 | Saudi Arabia | 1–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Pistoia |
| 30 Sep 1999 | Saudi Arabia | 0–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Riyadh |
| 19 Sep 1999 | South Africa | 1–0 | Saudi Arabia | International Friendly | Cape Town |
| 24 Jun 1998 | South Africa | 2–2 | Saudi Arabia | FIFA World Cup | Bordeaux |
By competition
| Competition | P | Saudi Arabia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| FIFA World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Saudi Arabia wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
Neither: Saudi Arabia and South Africa have 1 wins each, with 2 draws.
How many times have Saudi Arabia and South Africa played each other?
They have played 4 times between 1998 and 2002.
When did Saudi Arabia last play South Africa?
On 20 March 2002: Saudi Arabia 1–0 South Africa (International Friendly).