South Africa vs Zambia prediction, preview, team news and more | International Friendlies 2020

South Africa will take on Zambia in an international friendly

South Africa will host Zambia at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg in an international friendly on Sunday.

Bafana Bafana come into this game having posted a disappointing draw with Namibia on Thursday, while Zambia were on the losing end of a 2-1 defeat to Kenya in another friendly on Friday.

Both sides will use this fixture as preparation for their Afcon qualifiers next month, with Zambia slated to take on Botswana in a double-header, while South Africa will trade tackles with Sao Tome and Principe for a place in Cameroon in 2022.

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South Africa vs Zambia Head-to-Head

This will be the 22nd meeting between the two COSAFA nations, and their head-to-head record is fairly even at this stage.

South Africa slightly edges ahead of their opponents historically, with nine wins to Zambia's eight, while four fixtures ended in a draw.

The most recent meeting between the pair came in a friendly in March 2018 when goals from Percy Tau and Lebo Mothiba were enough to give South Africa a 2-0 victory over their neighbours.

South Africa form guide: L-W-L-W-D

Zambia form guide: L-L-W-W-L

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South Africa vs Zambia Team News

South Africa

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebogang Manyama suffered a lower back strain during training last week and did not feature in the game with Namibia. He could, however, be in line for a return to fitness against Zambia.

There are no suspension concerns for South Africa.

Injuries: Lebogang Manyama

Doubtful: Lebogang Manyama

Suspensions: None

Zambia

There are no injury concerns or suspension worries for coach Milutin Sredojevic.

Injuries: None

Suspensions: None

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South Africa vs Zambia Predicted XI

South Africa Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ronwen Williams; Thulani Hlatshwayo, Innocent Maela, Sifiso Hlanti, Motjeka Madisha; Andile Jali, Teboho Mokoena, Keagan Dolly; Percy Tau, Kermit Erasmus, Themba Zwane

Zambia Predicted XI (4-3-3): Toaster Nsabata; Stoppila Sunzu, Kabaso Chongo, Larence Chungu, Tandi Mwape; Nathan Sinkala, Salulani Phiri, Bruce Musukanya; Lazarous Kambole, Patson Daka, Evans Kangwa

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South Africa vs Zambia Prediction

Both sides will be looking to get back to winning ways, having failed to pick up a victory in their first matches in almost a year.

South Africa's result against Namibia was especially disappointing and Bafana Bafana will be desperate to pick up a win over their regional rivals to appease their fans.

This will, however, be a tough task, as Zambia traditionally gives South Africa a run for their money and both sides could share the spoils in a score draw.

Prediction: South Africa 1-1 Zambia