International Friendly · Wednesday 19 November 2008 · Rustenburg, South Africa

South Africa 3–2 Cameroon (19 Nov 2008): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1561, Cameroon 1820) and the outcomes of 4,744 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 Cameroon.
  • Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 2 wins, Cameroon 1, 2 draws.
  • Previous meeting: South Africa 3–0 Cameroon on 13 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).
  • South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
  • Cameroon won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 12 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1561, Cameroon 1820 — Cameroon were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

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Cameroon: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • South Africa3–0Cameroon13 Jan 1996 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • South Africa1–1Cameroon4 Dec 1994 · Simba Tournament
  • South Africa2–2Cameroon11 Jul 1992 · International Friendly
  • South Africa1–2Cameroon9 Jul 1992 · International Friendly
  • South Africa1–0Cameroon7 Jul 1992 · International Friendly