South Africa and Mozambique face off today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in their opening Group A match of the COSAFA Cup. Here's a brief analysis and prediction for the game.

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• Match Overview

• Competition: COSAFA Cup – Group A, Matchday 1

• Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM EAT

• Venue: Al Salam Stadium

• South Africa: Team Form & Key Insights

• Recent Performance: Bafana Bafana are in impressive form, unbeaten in their last 15 home matches across all competitions. They have secured victories over teams like Egypt (3-1), Lesotho (2-0), and Benin (2-0) in recent fixtures.

• Home Advantage: South Africa's strong home record makes them favorites in this encounter

• Mozambique: Team Form & Key Insights

• Recent Performance: Mozambique has shown inconsistency, with a notable 5-1 loss to Algeria in their last match. However, they have managed to remain unbeaten in 13 of their last 15 matches across all competitions.

• Defensive Concerns: Mozambique's defense has been leaky, conceding multiple goals in recent matches, which could be a concern against South Africa's attack.

• Head-to-Head & Statistical Insights

• Historical Record: South Africa has dominated recent encounters, winning five of the last eight matches against Mozambique, with three draws.

• Previous Meeting: The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw during the 2024 COSAFA Cup group stage.

• Goal Statistics: Both teams have found the net in their last three head-to-head matches, suggesting a likelihood of goals from both sides.

• Betting Odds & Predictions

• Match Outcome Odds:

  • South Africa Win: Approximately 1.727 (with a -1 handicap)

  • Draw: Varies across bookmakers

  • Mozambique Win: Higher odds, indicating underdog status

• Predicted Scorelines:

  • Sportskeeda: South Africa 3-1 Mozambique

  • Sports Mole: South Africa 2-1 Mozambique

  • GhanaSoccerNet: South Africa 2-1 Mozambique

  • FootballPredictions.ai: South Africa 2-0 Mozambique

• Final Prediction

Considering South Africa's strong home form, historical dominance over Mozambique, and recent performances, they are favored to secure a victory in this match. Mozambique's defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by South Africa's attack.

Predicted Score: South Africa 2–1 Mozambique