International Friendly · Friday 7 September 2012 · São Paulo, Brazil

Brazil 1–0 South Africa (7 Sep 2012): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 4 between Brazil and South Africa.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Brazil 3 wins, South Africa 0, 0 draws.
  • Previous meeting: South Africa 0–1 Brazil on 25 June 2009 (FIFA Confederations Cup).
  • Brazil won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 13 goals.
  • South Africa won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Brazil 2055, South Africa 1620 — Brazil were favourites.

Brazil: last 5 matches

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South Africa: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • South Africa0–1Brazil25 Jun 2009 · FIFA Confederations Cup
  • South Africa1–2Brazil7 Dec 1997 · International Friendly
  • South Africa2–3Brazil24 Apr 1996 · International Friendly