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South Africa vs Uganda

Africa Africa

African Nations Championship Nelson Mandela National Stadium
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Match Events

31' Event
Ssemugabi J.
Assist: Kakande P.
52' Event
Mphahlele R.
Assist: Mngonyama K.
58' Event
Kutumela T.
Assist: Maema N.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this African Nations Championship matchup, with the score ending 3-3.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
South Africa
20%
Draws
38%
Uganda
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: South Africa

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • South Africa have won more games recently than Uganda.
  • South Africa are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this African Nations Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30%
South Africa Clean Sheet 68%
Uganda Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric South Africa Uganda
Matches Played 31 24
Wins 12 11
Draws 12 3
Losses 7 10
Goals Scored 1.13 0.38
Goals Conceded 1.25 0.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 0.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 0.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 18, 2025 African Nations Championship
South Africa vs Uganda
3:3
Nov 15, 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
Uganda vs South Africa
0:2
Sep 6, 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa vs Uganda
2:2
Jun 10, 2021 Friendly International
South Africa vs Uganda
3:2
Jun 4, 2019 COSAFA Cup
Uganda vs South Africa
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

South Africa Compare

Top Goalscorer Mphahlele R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kutumela T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Uganda Compare

Top Goalscorer Ssemugabi J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.35
Avg xA / game 0.21

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

South Africa 51 / 100
Uganda 48 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
South Africa Uganda

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

South Africa's goal record stands at 68% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Uganda's defensive record shows goals conceded in 63% of 24 matches.

South Africa went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

South Africa VS Uganda
1.13 Goals Scored 0.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 38%
50% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 25%

League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Kenya43104:110
2Morocco43018:39
3D.R. Congo42025:46
4Angola41123:64
5Zambia40042:80
PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tanzania43105:110
2Madagascar42115:37
3Mauritania42112:17
4Burkina Faso41035:73
5Central Africa40132:71
PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Uganda42118:67
2Algeria41305:26
3South Africa41306:56
4Guinea41123:64
5Niger40220:32
PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Sudan31205:15
2Senegal31202:15
3Nigeria31022:53
4Congo30212:42