FIFA World Cup · Friday 11 June 2010 · Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa 1–1 Mexico (11 Jun 2010): Result & Goals
Goals
- 55'
Siphiwe TshabalalaSouth Africa - 79'
Rafael MárquezMexico
Pre-match prediction
18%28%54%
South Africa winDrawMexico win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1634, Mexico 1919) and the outcomes of 3,701 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is meeting number 4 between South Africa and Mexico.
- Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 1 wins, Mexico 2, 0 draws.
- Previous meeting: South Africa 2–1 Mexico on 8 July 2005 (Gold Cup).
- South Africa won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 13 goals.
- Mexico won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1634, Mexico 1919 — Mexico were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Denmark5 Jun 2010 · International Friendly
- 5–0 vs Guatemala31 May 2010 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Colombia27 May 2010 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Bulgaria24 May 2010 · International Friendly
- 4–0 vs Thailand16 May 2010 · International Friendly
Mexico: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Italy3 Jun 2010 · International Friendly
- 5–1 vs Gambia30 May 2010 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Netherlands26 May 2010 · International Friendly
- 1–3 vs England24 May 2010 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Chile16 May 2010 · International Friendly