International Friendly · Friday 29 May 2026 · Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa 0–0 Nicaragua (29 May 2026): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
72%19%9%
South Africa winDrawNicaragua win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1608, Nicaragua 1424) and the outcomes of 5,392 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Nicaragua.
- South Africa won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Nicaragua won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1608, Nicaragua 1424 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–2 vs Panama31 Mar 2026 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Panama27 Mar 2026 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Cameroon4 Jan 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–2 vs Zimbabwe29 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–1 vs Egypt26 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
Nicaragua: last 5 matches
- 1–3 vs Russia27 Mar 2026 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Haiti18 Nov 2025 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–0 vs Honduras13 Nov 2025 · World Cup Qualification
- 1–4 vs Costa Rica13 Oct 2025 · World Cup Qualification
- 0–3 vs Haiti9 Oct 2025 · World Cup Qualification