South Africa vs Cameroon predictions, Jan 04, 2026

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In an exciting matchup set for January 4, 2026, South Africa will take on Cameroon in a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations soccer match. South Africa will have the home advantage, coming off a strong performance with 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Their recent form suggests they are in good shape and will be looking to continue their winning streak.

On the other hand, Cameroon has won 2 of their last 4 matches and will be looking to put up a tough fight against South Africa. The bookmakers have slightly favored South Africa with odds of 4.23 for a home win compared to 2 for an away win for Cameroon. The predicted final score stands at 0:1 in favor of Cameroon.

Both teams have shown strength in different areas of the game, with South Africa demonstrating solid defensive tactics and Cameroon showcasing strong offensive capabilities. It is expected to be a closely contested match with both teams having the potential to come out on top. Fans can look forward to an exciting battle between these two skilled teams.

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South Africa 29.3%

Draw 32.8%

Cameroon 37.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon: 2.75% South Africa: 2.22%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.31	3.01	2.6
	3.1	2.8	2.45
	3.26	2.92	2.49
	3.2	2.85	2.45

Latest Results

29.12.25 Zimbabwe – South Africa – 2:3 26.12.25 Egypt – South Africa – 1:0 22.12.25 South Africa – Angola – 2:1 16.12.25 South Africa – Ghana B – 1:0 15.11.25 South Africa – Zambia – 3:1

31.12.25 Mozambique – Cameroon – 1:2 28.12.25 Ivory Coast – Cameroon – 1:1 24.12.25 Cameroon – Gabon – 1:0 13.11.25 Cameroon – D.R. Congo – 0:1 13.10.25 Cameroon – Angola – 0:0

Facts

South Africa is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

South Africa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, South Africa won 0 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:3. (average 1:1).

Latest Head To Head

29.03.16 South Africa – Cameroon – 0:0 26.03.16 Cameroon – South Africa – 2:2 11.01.15 Cameroon – South Africa – 1:1

Standings

Draw

Qualification

Final

1	Somalia	Eswatini	2 : 2, 0 : 3
2	Sao Tome and Principe	South Sudan	0 : 0, 1 : 1
3	Chad	Mauritius	2 : 1, 1 : 0
4	Djibouti	Liberia	0 : 0, 0 : 2

Africa Cup of Nations Outrights

1. Morocco: 3.03 (26.75%)

2. Senegal: 5.07 (15.99%)

3. Nigeria: 6.27 (12.93%)

4. Algeria: 8.13 (9.96%)

5. Egypt: 8.87 (9.14%)

6. Ivory Coast: 14.33 (5.65%)

7. Tunisia: 21.67 (3.74%)

8. D.R. Congo: 24.5 (3.31%)

9. Mali: 26.67 (3.04%)

10. Cameroon: 29.5 (2.75%)

11. South Africa: 36.5 (2.22%)

12. Burkina Faso: 48.67 (1.66%)

13. Benin: 95.33 (0.85%)

14. Mozambique: 100.33 (0.81%)

15. Sudan: 125.33 (0.65%)

16. Tanzania: 142 (0.57%)

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