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International Friendly · Wednesday 20 May 1998 · Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa
1–1
Zambia

South Africa 1–1 Zambia (20 May 1998): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1668, Zambia 1655) and the outcomes of 8,206 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 6 between South Africa and Zambia.
  • Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 1 wins, Zambia 2, 2 draws.
  • Previous meeting: South Africa 3–0 Zambia on 8 June 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
  • South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
  • Zambia won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1668, Zambia 1655 — South Africa were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

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Zambia: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • South Africa3–0Zambia8 Jun 1997 · World Cup Qualification
  • Zambia0–0South Africa11 Jan 1997 · World Cup Qualification
  • South Africa2–2Zambia22 Nov 1995 · Simba Tournament
  • Zambia3–0South Africa11 Jul 1993 · AFCON Qualification
  • South Africa0–1Zambia30 Aug 1992 · AFCON Qualification