South Africa vs Angola Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: South Africa vs Angola

South Africa host Angola this Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Monday 22 December.

If you agree with our verdict that South Africa are going to beat Angola, consider backing Bafana Bafana at -147 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. There’s money back if the game finishes level.

South Africa were victorious last time out, recording a 3–0 World Cup qualifying win when hosting Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium, with Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa all on the scoresheet for Bafana Bafana.

Angola played out a 0–0 World Cup qualifying draw away to Cameroon in their previous game.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	South Africa	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	5:4	6
3	Angola	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1	2:3	2

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Confirmed Lineups

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams (GK), Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Sphephelo Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Mohau Nkota, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster.

Angola confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Hugo Marques (GK), Clinton Mata, Kialonda Gaspar, Jonathan Buatu, To Carneiro, Show, Zito Luvumbo, Maestro, Fredy, Gelson Dala, M'Bala Nzola.

South Africa vs Angola Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for South Africa vs Angola with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

South Africa at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap for this Africa Cup of Nations game. Backing them at -147 means a nice return if they win and we think that there’s a strong chance of this happening.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Africa Cup of Nations form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key South Africa vs Angola stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by South Africa in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by South Africa in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Angola in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Angola in 7 of their last 10 games.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

There’s an opportunity to take an alternative bet on South Africa, with Winning Margin giving you the chance to predict how many goals a team will win by. Choose from a range of fixed intervals.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Africa 1 - 0 Angola

Bafana Bafana are available at +430 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Agostinho Critovao Paciencia Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Agostinho Critovao Paciencia (Angola) can be backed to finish with one or more shots on goal at -118. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Agostinho Critovao Paciencia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

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Lyle Foster to Score +240

Lyle Foster (South Africa) has scored two goals in his past four matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +240.

Latest Lyle Foster Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

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South Africa vs Angola Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you’re looking to wager Angola to secure victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +260. South Africa are on offer at betting odds of +135 and the draw is +175.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back South Africa at +205 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Angola at +310. The draw is the third option at -106.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -154.

If you’re betting on Africa Cup of Nations games, we recommend heading to the best football betting sites and scanning through the hundreds of markets. There’s a chance to bet pre-match and In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+175

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

-106

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-233

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-106

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-244

Over 2.5

+180

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-154

You will find favourite Lyle Foster at +500 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +230 that he finds the net any time.

Lyle Foster (South Africa)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

M'Bala Nzola (Angola)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Agostinho Critovao Paciencia (Angola)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Evidence Makgopa (South Africa)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Ambrosini António Cabaça (Angola)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Gelson Dala (Angola)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Appollis, Oswin (South Africa) (South Africa)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Ary Papel (Angola)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Zito Luvumbo (Angola)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Felicio Mendes Joao Milson (Angola)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Benson Manuel (Angola)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Elias Mokwana (South Africa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Randy Nteka (Angola)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Mohau Nkota (South Africa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Mário Balbúrdia (Angola)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Fredy Ribeiro (Angola)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Chico Banza (Angola)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Sipho Mbule (South Africa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Rui Modesto (Angola)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Thalente Mbatha (South Africa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Kabini Samuekelo (South Africa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Aubrey Modiba (South Africa)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Thabang Matuludi (South Africa)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

António 'Maestro' Muanza (Angola)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Esmevânio Kialonda Gaspar (Angola)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Lyle Foster (South Africa)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

M'Bala Nzola (Angola)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Agostinho Critovao Paciencia (Angola)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Evidence Makgopa (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Ambrosini António Cabaça (Angola)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Gelson Dala (Angola)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Appollis, Oswin (South Africa) (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Zito Luvumbo (Angola)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-263

Ary Papel (Angola)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Elias Mokwana (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Benson Manuel (Angola)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Felicio Mendes Joao Milson (Angola)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Randy Nteka (Angola)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Fredy Ribeiro (Angola)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Chico Banza (Angola)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Mohau Nkota (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Mário Balbúrdia (Angola)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Rui Modesto (Angola)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Sipho Mbule (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

António 'Maestro' Muanza (Angola)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Thabang Matuludi (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Kabini Samuekelo (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Esmevânio Kialonda Gaspar (Angola)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1000

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

South Africa Stats

Angola Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

South Africa vs Angola Lineups & Team News

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