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South Africa – Canada Prediction and Betting Tips

South Africa national football team logo
South Africa
W D L D D
vs
12:00
28 Jun · Sun
Canada national football team logo
Canada
L W D D W
Kick-off: 12:00 local (28 Jun) · 19:00 UTC Venue: SoFi Stadium Referee: TBA
Top forecast + 3 supporting tips
4 picks
Top Pick
X2 Canada or draw 70% confidence
2.45odds

Canada hold the edge in quality and need only avoid a 90-minute defeat to reach extra time as favourites; South Africa's resilience may force a draw, but a Bafana win is the least likely result.

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Total:Under: 2.5 62%
Under 2.5 goals
1.76 odds
Win 2 48%
Canada to win
1.71 odds
Total Team 1 Under: 1.5 65%
South Africa under 1.5 goals
1.18 odds
This Round of 32 tie at SoFi Stadium brings together two group runners-up with contrasting routes to the last 32. South Africa, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history, built their progress on a disciplined, defence-first approach, while Canada advanced on the back of greater attacking quality. Expect a cagey, tactical encounter: Hugo Broos's organised South Africa will look to frustrate and strike on the counter, whereas Jesse Marsch's Canada carry the firepower to break a stubborn block. With a Round of 16 place on the line and a draw sending the tie to extra time, both sides are likely to err on the side of caution. Our forecast favours Canada to avoid defeat in a low-scoring contest.

Match Probability Engine

Pre-match analysis
South AfricaDrawCanada
South Africa
Home win
17%
Draw
No bet
27%
Canada
Away win
56%
South Africa — recent matches
25 Jun 2026 South Korea 1 — 0 W
18 Jun 2026 Czechia 1 — 1 D
11 Jun 2026 Mexico 0 — 2 L
06 Jun 2026 Jamaica 1 — 1 D
29 May 2026 Nicaragua 0 — 0 D
Canada — recent matches
24 Jun 2026 Switzerland 1 — 2 L
18 Jun 2026 Qatar 6 — 0 W
12 Jun 2026 Bosnia & Herzegovina 1 — 1 D
05 Jun 2026 Rep. Of Ireland 1 — 1 D
02 Jun 2026 Uzbekistan 2 — 0 W

Squad Availability

✚ Injured · ■ Suspended

South Africa

No reported absences

Canada

✚I. Koné

Key Players

South Africa
Ronwen Williams GK Sundowns · Captain
Percy Tau AM Al Ahly · 50+ caps · 12 G
Themba Zwane CM Sundowns · 40+ caps
Lebo Mothiba ST Sturm Graz · 25+ caps · 8 G
Canada
Alphonso Davies LB Real Madrid · 50+ caps · Captain
Jonathan David ST Juventus · 55+ caps · 30 G
Stephen Eustáquio CM Porto · 35+ caps
Tajon Buchanan RW Inter Milan · 30+ caps

Injuries

South Africa
Lyle Foster Back issue Doubtful
Canada
None reported

Venue · Context

Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Capacity: 70,000
SoFi's fixed translucent canopy shades the pitch and tempers Los Angeles heat, giving neutral, controlled conditions that favour technical, possession football.
Weather: Mid-June LA: mild, ~22–26°C, dry under the canopy.

Suspensions

South Africa
None reported
Canada
None reported

Expected Lineups

Pending
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Predicted lineups will be confirmed closer to kickoff.

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Odds

South Africa vs Canada
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Bet365 5.00 3.60 1.70 Bet now
Marathonbet 5.60 3.64 1.73 Bet now
Unibet 5.50 3.55 1.70 Bet now
Betfair 5.50 3.60 1.70 Bet now
BetVictor 5.25 3.60 1.67 Bet now
Pinnacle 5.60 3.68 1.70 Bet now

Team’s other matches

South Africa
Mexico2–0South AfricaLANDEDCzechia1–1South AfricaLANDED
Canada
Canada1–1Bosnia & HerzegovinaLANDEDCanada6–0QatarLANDED

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