Ghana Women vs South Africa Women Prediction and Betting Tips

Ghana Women and South Africa Women will square off at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. Both teams are set for a rematch in this tournament following their previous clash in Group C.

Ghana Women vs South Africa Women Preview

Ghana have faced criticism back home for their “below par” campaign in Morocco. Some local pundits have called for their return to base to start a rebuilding process. The former continental giants had a tough start to their campaign in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. They lost 2-0 to South Africa and drew 1-1 against Mali.

The Black Queens finished second in Group C, tied on four points with the third-best-placed team, Mali. Both teams progressed to the quarterfinals, but only Ghana would survive, narrowly edging Algeria on penalties after a goalless draw. Do the Ghanaians deserve a place on the podium? They will need to prove many wrong.

South Africa will not be defending their title after falling to Nigeria 2-1 in a hard-fought semi-final in Casablanca. Houston Dash forward Michelle Alozie was the hero for Nigeria following a 94th-minute screamer that sealed the fate of the meeting. However, South Africa appear determined to take something home from Morocco.

Banyana Banyana have won bronze twice in this competition – in 2006 and 2010 - and are eying a third, as a possible consolation. However, underestimating Ghana would constitute a big mistake. The Black Queens will fight to save their face and avoid subjecting themselves to another defeat against South Africa.

Ghana vs South Africa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Ghana have won twice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches against South Africa.
Ghana have played 13 matches in all competitions this year, winning four, drawing four and losing five.
Ghana have scored six times and conceded five times in their last five matches.
South Africa have played 12 matches this year, winning nine times, drawing twice and losing once.
Ghana have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches, while South Africa have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Form Guide: Ghana – D-D-W-D-L, South Africa – L-D-W-D-W.

Ghana vs South Africa Prediction

Ghana are set to face another acid test in this tournament, as to whether the team were fit enough for the continental showpiece.

South Africa will look to convert their disappointment from the previous game into strength and rage in the hope of dominating the third-place match.

South Africa are the favorites to secure third place based on form and momentum.

Prediction: Ghana Women 1-2 South Africa Women

Ghana Women vs South Africa Women Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – South Africa Women to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: South Africa to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Ghana to score - Yes

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Kingsley is a seasoned European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda who covers match previews. He holds a Bachelor’s degree. in Communication and has a mammoth 29 years of experience in the field, with his work being featured in the BBC, Al Jazeera, GOAL, Supersports, and more. He has also done the on-site coverage of six different editions of the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup once in 2006.

Kingsley’s interest in the game blossomed playing street football at nine years old, and ultimately went on to play football professionally as a defender. His favorite football team is Barcelona as he simply adores their ‘Tiki-Taka’ style of play, and their incredible 6-1 comeback win against PSG in the 2016-17 Champions League Round of 16 is his most memorable football match till date. His all-time favorite player is Lionel Messi and admires the style of play of Pep Guardiola’s teams.

Kingsley places a high emphasis on original content. Outside of European football, he also likes following the MLS, Liga MX, and the Brazilian Serie A. In his free time, Kingsley likes to listen to music and explore the world of photography.

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