Benin vs South Africa prediction 25.03.2025 | World Cup Qualifiers

• Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Tuesday, 25th March, 2025
• Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CET
• Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium (Polokwane)

Benin are #94 on the FIFA World Ranking List. They are a team that rarely appears in the AFCON, with their latest appearance being in Egypt in 2019. Meanwhile, they are still searching for their first World Cup appearance, and these Qualifiers might be their best chance of doing so, considering they are in 2nd place with eight points from five rounds - just two points away from first-placed South Africa. With a potential win, they would overtake the top spot, but an additional problem is the fact that this game will take place in South Africa. So, despite being listed as the hosts, they are, in fact, visitors in this game.

South Africa had a fantastic AFCON in Ivory Coast, finishing 3rd! They proved that success wasn't a fluke as they went on a 17-game unbeaten run, which is still active. Their last appearance in the WC was back in 2010 when they hosted the competition. However, right now, the popular Bafana Bafana are looking really good as they won ten points in five rounds and are at the top of group C.

Benin vs South Africa pick: South Africa to win

Benin are in terrible form, as they are currently on a six-game winless streak. If we look further back, we can see that most of their good results came at home. As we mentioned already, this game will be played in South Africa, and Benin will be the host only on paper. Away from home, Benin drew four and lost eight games in the last 12 matches!

South Africa, on the other hand, are on an incredible 17-game unbeaten run and have also won four of the last five games. One of the wins was against Egypt, which is among the best teams in Africa.

In these Qualifiers, these teams already met once, with South Africa winning 2:1. Considering the previous h2h game and all the above, we firmly believe South Africa are closer to winning the upcoming game.