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South Africa v Kenya prediction

Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification ·

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TACTIX’s model makes Under 3.5 goals the free pick for South Africa v Kenya, Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification on Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00 GMT.

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Under 3.5 goals
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Under 3.5 goals in the last 90 days, 72.4% of 1751 landed (95% range 70.2–74.4%); it had given them 77.1% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. The model has been overconfident here: weigh its calls in this market with that in mind. How accurate →
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The match

South Africa host Kenya in Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification on Wednesday 11 November (kick-off 17:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Under 3.5 goals, a Bronze-tier call.

Form and the table

Six of South Africa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of South Africa’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, South Africa have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 0.71.

Eight of Kenya’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Kenya’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Kenya have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 1.71.

South Africa (first) and Kenya (third) are eight points apart, the most recent table TACTIX holds. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have South Africa the stronger side, 297 rating points above Kenya (South Africa 1760, Kenya 1463, after at least 12 rated matches each).

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
  • Model coverage: 182 markets priced for this fixture
  • Recent form: South Africa 1W 1D 3L · Kenya 2W 0D 3L

South Africa v Kenya (Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 5 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.5 / 0
Corners
against 4.63 / 0 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 3 matches
4.25 / 0
Shots on target
against 3.88 / 0 · 0 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 3 matches
2.25 / 2
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.67 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 3 matches
182
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 28 June 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 28 June 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSouth Africa for / againstLineKenya for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
3.5 for · 4.63 against n 8
9.5standard
0 for · 0 against n 3
Shots
12.63 for · 10.75 against n 8
19.5standard
0 for · 0 against n 3
Shots on target
4.25 for · 3.88 against n 8
8.5standard
0 for · 0 against n 3
Fouls committed
11.13 for · 13.63 against n 8
21.5standard
0 for · 0 against n 3
Cards shown
2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
2 for · 1.67 against n 3

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind South Africa v Kenya — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
South AfricaLLDWL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
KenyaLLWWL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
League standing · 2025/26
Last recorded position from an earlier season — not updated during the season.
South Africa#1 pos14 pts6 pl+11 GD
Kenya#3 pos6 pts6 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
South Africa scored2.67
Kenya scored0.67
South Africa conceded0.83
Kenya conceded1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win South Africa v Kenya?
TACTIX’s free model pick for South Africa v Kenya is Under 3.5 goals.
What is the recent form of South Africa and Kenya?
Recent form — South Africa 1W 1D 3L; Kenya 2W 0D 3L.

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