International Friendly · Saturday 6 June 1998 · Baiersbronn, Germany
Iceland
South AfricaIceland 1–1 South Africa (6 Jun 1998): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
14%25%61%
Iceland winDrawSouth Africa win
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Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Iceland and South Africa.
- Iceland won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Iceland 1413, South Africa 1659 — South Africa were favourites.
Iceland: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Saudi Arabia13 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Slovakia7 Feb 1998 · Cyprus International Tournament
- 2–3 vs Slovenia5 Feb 1998 · Cyprus International Tournament
- 0–0 vs Saudi Arabia7 Dec 1997 · International Friendly
- 4–0 vs Liechtenstein11 Oct 1997 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 0–2 vs Argentina25 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Zambia20 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Egypt28 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 2–1 vs DR Congo25 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 2–1 vs Morocco22 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations