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

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South Africa

L W W L W
8
meetings
39 goals total
Last: 11 May 2025
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Malawi

W L L W L
6
South Africa wins
0
Draws
2
Malawi wins
75% 0% 25%
24
Goals scored
15

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Match averages

4.88
Avg goals / game
62%
Both to score
75%
Over 2.5 goals
2 / 1
Clean sheets (South Afr… / Malawi)

Biggest wins

All meetings (8)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
11 May 2025 South Africa 2 - 0 Malawi W CAF African Nations Champ…
03 May 2025 Malawi 1 - 0 South Africa L CAF African Nations Champ…
16 Jul 2023 Malawi 3 - 5 South Africa W CAF South Africa Confeder…
07 Jun 2019 South Africa 5 - 4 Malawi W CAF South Africa Confeder…
27 May 2015 South Africa 4 - 5 Malawi L CAF South Africa Confeder…
22 May 2015 South Africa 2 - 1 Malawi W International Friendly
22 Dec 2012 South Africa 3 - 1 Malawi W International Club Friend…
30 Sep 2008 South Africa 3 - 0 Malawi W International Club Friend…

By venue

At South Africa 5W 0D 1L
At Malawi 1W 0D 1L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year South A… D Malawi
2025 1 0 1
2023 1 0 0
2019 1 0 0
2015 1 0 1
2012 1 0 0
2008 1 0 0
First meeting
30 Sep 2008

About this head-to-head

South Africa and Malawi have met 8 times on record. South Africa lead with 6 wins, Malawi have won 2 times and the two clubs have drawn 0 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 30 September 2008.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for South Africa vs Malawi. 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: South Africa and Malawi.

Across their recorded meetings, South Africa have found the net 24 times against Malawi, while Malawi have scored 15 times in reply — a combined 39 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 11 May 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2008. Follow every upcoming South Africa versus Malawi 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.

South Africa vs Malawi — head-to-head FAQ

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

South Africa and Malawi have met 8 times on record, with the first meeting on 30 September 2008.

Who has won more, South Africa or Malawi?

South Africa have the edge with 6 wins to Malawi's 2, with 0 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when South Africa play Malawi?

Their meetings produce 4.88 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 62% of them.