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South Africa will meet Mauritius at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in the group stage of the COSAFA Cup on Tuesday. The two teams are separated by one point in the Group A standings, and this is a must-win match for both teams.
Bafana Bafana, the hosts for the competition this year, suffered a 1-0 loss against Mozambique in their campaign opener last week and bounced back with a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe on Saturday. Kabelo Dlamini scored in the 40th minute, and Ime Okon doubled their lead after the break.
Les Dodos have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their campaign and have played out goalless draws against Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
South Africa vs Mauritius Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 13 times in all competitions. As expected, the 2025 COSAFA Cup hosts have the upper hand in these meetings, recording nine wins. Les Dodos have just one win, and three games have ended in a draw.
- They have met four times in the COSAFA Cup thus far. All meetings have produced conclusive results, with Bafana Bafana recording three wins. Both teams have kept clean sheets in these wins.
- The COSAFA Cup hosts are on a four-game winning streak in this fixture, scoring eight goals without a reply.
- Mauritius are winless in their last seven games in all competitions. They have failed to score in six games in that period.
- Bafana Bafana have kept clean sheets in five of their last seven games in all competitions. Notably, they have failed to score in three of their last five games.
- Four of the last five meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals.
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South Africa vs Mauritius Prediction
Bafana Bafana have seen under 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine games in all competitions in 2025. They have won five of their last six meetings against the visitors while keeping clean sheets, and are strong favorites.
Les Dodos have won just one of their last 14 games in all competitions. Notably, they have drawn their last three games and will look to avoid a defeat here. Notably, their only win in this fixture has been registered in the COSAFA Cup.
Bafana Bafana will have the home advantage here and should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: South Africa 2-1 Mauritius
South Africa vs Mauritius Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - South Africa to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
