South Africa vs Botswana tips and predictions

Botswana to bridge the gap; stalemate beckons

This isn't a confident view but the short price for South Africa renders them a no-bet. Botswana don't look likely to get the win but they might make the hosts stutter. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Solid on their own soil South Africa have conceded only 5 goals in their last 12 matches, while Botswana have only conceded 0.6 goals per game on average in their last 11 away matches.

The betting markets suggest that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet due to the favouritism for South Africa. In the Both Teams To Score market, the No option is recommended.

South Africa have drawn 7 of their last 20 matches on their own soil and Botswana have drawn 4 of their last 8 matches on the road. They shared the spoils with Madagascar earlier this month. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds. A deadlock awaits after what looks set to be a tightly contested match-up.