International Friendly · Saturday 1 May 1954 · Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa
IsraelSouth Africa 2–1 Israel (1 May 1954): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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South Africa winDrawIsrael win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1594, Israel 1189) and the outcomes of 1,804 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Israel.
- South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Israel won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 2 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1594, Israel 1188 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–3 vs Portugal22 Nov 1953 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Australia23 Jul 1950 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Australia8 Jul 1950 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Australia1 Jul 1950 · International Friendly
- 3–2 vs Australia24 Jun 1950 · International Friendly
Israel: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs Yugoslavia21 Mar 1954 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–2 vs Greece8 Mar 1954 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–1 vs Yugoslavia8 Nov 1953 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–1 vs Greece1 Nov 1953 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–3 vs Turkey3 Dec 1950 · International Friendly