Africa Cup of Nations 2025 · 22 Dec 2025

South Africa 2–1 Angola

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Nov 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made South Africa favourites at 66%.

South Africa won a close one on the chances: 0.8 xG to 1.2.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Fredy, 78.0 in 86′.

Well above their usual level: Lyle Foster +13.8, Show +12.7.

Well below it: Maestro −9.8.

Each side's last five results before this match.

15 Nov 2025	W 3–1	v Zambia International Friendlies

17 Dec 2025	W 4–1	v Mozambique International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025	W 3–2	v Zambia International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025	L 0–2	v Argentina International Friendlies

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Oswin Appollis Midfielder	80	1	0	0.38	60.6	–
Lyle Foster Forward	90	1	1	0.26	57.8	+13.8
Teboho Mokoena Midfielder	90	0	0	0.09	56.1	–
Khuliso Mudau Defender	90	0	0	–	55.9	–
Ronwen Williams Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	52.3	–
Aubrey Modiba Defender	90	0	0	–	50.9	–
Mbekezeli Mbokazi Defender	90	0	0	0.05	47.1	–
Yaya Sithole Midfielder	90	0	0	–	45.4	+1.4
Siyabonga Ngezana Defender	90	0	0	–	43.4	−6.0
Sipho Mbule Midfielder	80	0	0	–	42.6	–
Tshepang Moremi Midfielder	45	0	1	–	40.8	–
Mohau Nkota Midfielder	45	0	0	–	38.3	−1.8
Bathusi Aubaas Midfielder	10	0	0	–	28.9	–
Elias Mokwana Midfielder	10	0	0	–	24.9	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Milson Midfielder	14	0	0	–	100.0	–
Mabululu Forward	14	0	0	0.37	92.8	–
Fredy Midfielder	86	0	1	0.08	78.0	–
Randy Nteka Forward	10	0	0	–	64.9	–
Clinton Mata Defender	90	0	0	–	58.4	+7.0
Zito Luvumbo Forward	89	0	0	0.06	54.2	+4.5
Show Midfielder	90	1	0	0.10	53.8	+12.7
Chico Banza Forward	1	0	0	–	52.1	–
Beni Mukendi Midfielder	10	0	0	–	51.0	–
Kialonda Gaspar Defender	90	0	0	0.27	50.8	+2.7
Tó Carneiro Defender	90	0	0	–	49.7	–
Gelson Dala Forward	76	0	0	0.22	48.7	–
M'bala Nzola Forward	76	0	0	0.03	48.6	+1.1
Hugo Marques Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	41.3	–
Jonathan Buatu Defender	90	0	0	–	41.2	−5.5
Maestro Midfielder	86	0	0	0.05	39.7	−9.8