South Africa vs Cameroon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: South Africa vs Cameroon
Group B runners-up South Africa take on Cameroon, who finished second in Group F, in this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter at Al Barid, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 4 January.
We’ll back South Africa +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when Bafana Bafana clash with Cameroon. A victory delivers a nice payout at -128 although a draw would still mean a return.
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South Africa got the win in their last game. A 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations triumph occurred at Stade de Marrakech when meeting Zimbabwe. Bafana Bafana had nine shots on target and boasted 66% possession, with Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis scoring one goal apiece.
Cameroon got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations triumph occurred at Stade Adrar when playing Mozambique. David Pagou's team had 48% possession and six shots on goal, while Nene (own goal) and Christian Kofane found the net.
| 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 |
| 2 |  Cameroon |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4:2 | 7 |
2 wins and 1 loss, averaging 1.7 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts. South Africa have had 62.3% possession, 495.7 passes and 3.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.3 corners.
Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Tshepang Moremi has 1. Lyle Foster is the leading assists maker with 2.
Cameroon have 2 victories and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.7% possession, 332.7 passes, 6.7 corners taken and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 2.0 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts.
Christian Kofane and Etta Eyong have found the net 1 times. Bryan Mbeumo is the top assists provider in the last 3 games with 1.
South Africa vs Cameroon Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve got your South Africa vs Cameroon bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.
Match Prediction
Back South Africa with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -128 for this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.
We study the Africa Cup of Nations form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key South Africa vs Cameroon stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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South Africa are available at +600 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Christian Michel Kofane (Cameroon) can be wagered at -125 to finish with at least one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
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Lyle Foster (South Africa) has scored four goals in his past eight games. It’s worth a gamble on the +300 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for South Africa on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, two or less goals along with Christian Michel Kofane (Cameroon) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
South Africa vs Cameroon Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookies have betting odds of +138 for Cameroon to win this Africa Cup of Nations clash, while you could instead opt for South Africa at +220, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +200.
Cameroon can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -164. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, South Africa are +112.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.
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Favourite Bryan Mbeumo is now available at +390 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
- Africa Cup of Nations Grp. F: 31/12 Mozambique 1 Cameroon2
- Africa Cup of Nations Grp. F: 28/12 Ivory Coast 1 Cameroon1
- Africa Cup of Nations Grp. F: 24/12 Cameroon 1 Gabon0
- World Cup Qualification CAF Final Stage: 13/11 Cameroon 0 DR Congo1
- World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. D: 13/10 Cameroon 0 Angola0
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
South Africa Stats
Cameroon Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.67 corners awarded and 5.33 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 2.67 corners awarded and 5.33 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 6.67 corners awarded and 4.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 11.33 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 62.33% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 52.67% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 3 home matches
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South Africa vs Cameroon Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the South Africa vs Cameroon team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Africa Cup of Nations lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Previous South Africa Lineups
Previous Cameroon Lineups
South Africa Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Hugo Broos
Cameroon Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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