South Africa vs Canada: match statistics
South Africa vs Canada: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
South Africa played Canada in World Cup (International). The match was played on 28 June 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
South Africa: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Canada: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
South Africa scores 0.67 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Canada scores 2.67 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.99 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: South Africa 33%, Canada 67%. Over 2.5: South Africa 0%, Canada 67%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Canada has higher xG: 2.39 vs 1.15. South Africa: 11.0 shots per match, Canada: 19.3.
Match halves
South Africa: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67. Canada: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.67.
Goals by minute
South Africa: 61-75 (1 goals). Canada: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
World Cup: 2.99 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
0.67 goals / match - South Africa · 2.67 goals / match - Canada
South Africa scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Canada keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Canada scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while South Africa keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - South Africa
Over / Under - Canada
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - South Africa · 1.33 pts / match - Canada
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
South Africa - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Canada - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
South Africa
Canada
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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.