South Africa vs Canada: match statistics
South Africa vs Canada: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
South Africa played against Canada in World Cup (International). The game was played on June 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
South Africa has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Canada has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
South Africa scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Canada scores 2.67 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of South Africa's games and 67% of Canada's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 67%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Canada has the higher season xG average, 2.39 to 1.15 per game. South Africa takes 11.0 shots per game, while Canada takes 19.3.
First-half and second-half trends
South Africa leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Canada leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
South Africa's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). For Canada, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
World Cup games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: 1. South Africa is the boldest sensation, but her profile suits the knockout phase well: low block, patience and attacking space after the host's losses. Canada has more quality and tournament advantage at home, but this pressure could work against her if the match goes long without a goal. TypWe South Africa, because this match looks like a classic knockout stage, in which the favorite has the ball and the underdog has the best situation of the match. Our prediction is 35% for South Africa, 32% for draw and 33% for Canada. Most likely exact score: 1-0. Promotion: South Africa (53% vs 47%). Status: BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Typ BTTS: no. South Africa is the boldest sensation, but her profile suits the knockout stage well: low blocking, patience and attacking space after the host's turnovers. Canada has more quality and tournament advantage at home, but this pressure could work against her if the match goes long without a goal. TypWe South Africa, because this match looks like a classic knockout stage, in which the favorite has the ball and the underdog has the best situation of the match. Control of one side and the limited volume of underdog situations are more important here, so it is more likely that at least one team will finish the match without a goal. The model gives 43% on BTTS Yes and 57% on BTTS No, with expected goals South Africa 1.10, Canada 0.95. Status: SMALL BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Typ: under 2.5. South Africa is the boldest sensation, but her profile suits the knockout stage well: low blocking, patience and attacking space after the host's turnovers. Canada has more quality and tournament advantage at home, but this pressure could work against her if the match goes long without a goal. TypWe South Africa, because this match looks like a classic knockout stage, in which the favorite has the ball and the underdog has the best situation of the match. The gate model gives 34% on Over 2.5 and 66% on Under 2.5. xG: South Africa 1.10, Canada 0.95, total 2.05. Most likely result: 1-0. Line 2.5 separates a controlled match from an open match. In this pair, the underlying score and the need for caution after conceding a goal for the first time are more important than the teams' branding itself. Status: BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Typ HT/FT: X/X. South Africa is the boldest sensation, but her profile suits the knockout stage well: low blocking, patience and attacking space after the host's turnovers. Canada has more quality and tournament advantage at home, but this pressure could work against her if the match goes long without a goal. TypWe South Africa, because this match looks like a classic knockout stage, in which the favorite has the ball and the underdog has the best situation of the match. We assume a cautious start and the outcome only after one side increases the risk or the favorite finds more space. The highest model paths are X/X 23%, X/1 18% and 1/1 16%. The HT/FT spread is calibrated to our 1X2 35%-32%-33% and does not use odds. Status: NOBET
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| South Africa | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Canada is 299% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - South Africa · 2.67 goals / game - Canada
South Africa scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Canada keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Canada scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while South Africa keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - South Africa
Over / Under - Canada
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Canada is 303% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - South Africa · 1.33 pts / game - Canada
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
South Africa - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Canada - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 100% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
South Africa
Canada
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| South Africa | Liga | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 2.99 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of South Africa vs Canada?
The World Cup match finished South Africa 0:1 Canada. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before South Africa vs Canada?
South Africa score 0.67 goals per game on average and Canada 2.67. The World Cup average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 33% of South Africa's matches and 67% of Canada's.
What form are South Africa and Canada in?
Over the last 5 games South Africa have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Canada 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for South Africa vs Canada?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for South Africa vs Canada: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.