World Cup Qualification · Tuesday 5 September 2017 · Durban, South Africa

South Africa 1–2 Cape Verde (5 Sep 2017): Result & Goals

Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Match facts

  • This is meeting number 5 between South Africa and Cape Verde.
  • Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 2 wins, Cape Verde 1, 1 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Cape Verde 2–1 South Africa on 1 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification).
  • South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • Cape Verde won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1614, Cape Verde 1499 — South Africa were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

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Cape Verde: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Cape Verde2–1South Africa1 Sep 2017 · World Cup Qualification
  • South Africa0–0Cape Verde19 Jan 2013 · Africa Cup of Nations
  • Cape Verde1–2South Africa4 Jun 2005 · World Cup Qualification
  • South Africa2–1Cape Verde5 Jun 2004 · World Cup Qualification