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Botswana vs South Africa – Head to head record, results & stats

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Botswana

L L L L D
16
meetings
58 goals total
Last: 29 Jun 2024
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South Africa

W W W W D
2
Botswana wins
2
Draws
12
South Africa wins
12% 12% 76%
21
Goals scored
37

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Match averages

3.62
Avg goals / game
50%
Both to score
50%
Over 2.5 goals
1 / 8
Clean sheets (Botswana / South Afr…)

Biggest wins

All meetings (16)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
29 Jun 2024 South Africa 0 - 0 Botswana D CAF South Africa Confeder…
08 Jul 2023 South Africa 2 - 1 Botswana L CAF South Africa Confeder…
27 Sep 2022 South Africa 1 - 0 Botswana L International Friendly
17 Jul 2022 South Africa 2 - 1 Botswana L CAF South Africa Confeder…
06 Jul 2021 South Africa 1 - 0 Botswana L CAF South Africa Confeder…
02 Jun 2019 South Africa 6 - 7 Botswana W CAF South Africa Confeder…
08 Jun 2018 South Africa 3 - 0 Botswana L CAF South Africa Confeder…
22 Jul 2017 South Africa 1 - 0 Botswana L CAF African Nations Champ…
15 Jul 2017 Botswana 0 - 2 South Africa L CAF African Nations Champ…
04 Jul 2017 South Africa 2 - 0 Botswana L CAF South Africa Confeder…
25 Jun 2016 South Africa 3 - 2 Botswana L International Friendly
24 May 2015 South Africa 6 - 7 Botswana W CAF South Africa Confeder…
07 Sep 2013 South Africa 4 - 1 Botswana L FIFA World Cup qualificat…
09 Jun 2012 Botswana 1 - 1 South Africa D FIFA World Cup qualificat…
16 Jan 2008 South Africa 2 - 1 Botswana L International Club Friend…
29 Sep 2007 South Africa 1 - 0 Botswana L International Club Friend…

By venue

At Botswana 0W 1D 1L
At South Africa 11W 1D 2L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Botswana D South A…
2024 0 1 0
2023 0 0 1
2022 0 0 2
2021 0 0 1
2019 1 0 0
2018 0 0 1
2017 0 0 3
2016 0 0 1
2015 1 0 0
2013 0 0 1
2012 0 1 0
2008 0 0 1
2007 0 0 1
First meeting
29 Sep 2007

About this head-to-head

Botswana and South Africa have met 16 times on record. Botswana lead with 2 wins, South Africa have won 12 times and the two clubs have drawn 2 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 29 September 2007.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Botswana vs South Africa. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Botswana and South Africa.

Across their recorded meetings, Botswana have found the net 21 times against South Africa, while South Africa have scored 37 times in reply — a combined 58 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 29 June 2024, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2007. Follow every upcoming Botswana versus South Africa clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Botswana vs South Africa — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Botswana and South Africa played each other?

Botswana and South Africa have met 16 times on record, with the first meeting on 29 September 2007.

Who has won more, Botswana or South Africa?

South Africa have the edge with 12 wins to Botswana's 2, with 2 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Botswana play South Africa?

Their meetings produce 3.62 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 50% of them.