How it finished
South Africa beat Egypt 1–0. Egypt had 19 shots (6 on target) to South Africa's 7 (3), with 61% of the ball against 39%. On expected goals it was 1.2 to 0.8, so Egypt created the better chances and still lost the game.
What we expected from each side
The grey number is their average over the last six.
Shots and corners are not shown for this match — one of these national teams has too few recorded games for us to forecast them.
What we said the chances were
First half — what we expected
Shots and corners are not shown for international matches yet — national teams play too few games for us to forecast them well.
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Egypt vs South Africa?
South Africa beat Egypt 1–0. Egypt had 19 shots (6 on target) to South Africa's 7 (3), with 61% of the ball against 39%. On expected goals it was 1.2 to 0.8, so Egypt created the better chances and still lost the game.
What was the final score in Egypt vs South Africa?
Egypt 0–1 South Africa, played on 04 Oct 2026 in the World: International Friendly. Bawler's model had gone into it with Egypt 58%, the draw 26% and South Africa 16%.
What were the stats in Egypt vs South Africa?
Full-time: Possession 61%–39%, Expected goals (xG) 1.2–0.8, Shots 19–7, Shots on target 6–3, Shots inside box 12–2, Big chances 1–1, Corners 8–1, Saves 2–6, Fouls 8–10, Offsides 3–1, Yellow cards 2–4.
Did both teams score in Egypt vs South Africa?
No. It finished 0–1, so Egypt failed to score. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 41% before kickoff.