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Friendlies | Fri 29 May, 17:00

South Africa v Nicaragua Stats

Data last updated: Sat 13 Jun 2026, 16:10 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

South Africa face Nicaragua in Friendlies on Fri 29 May, 17:00. South Africa's tournament status makes them heavy favourites at the FNB Stadium over an experimental, shifting Nicaragua squad.

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Over 2.5 Goals

  • At 15/8, Over 2.5 Goals implies roughly 35%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 75%.
  • South Africa have seen over 2.5 goals land in three of their last four outings due to open transitional phases.
  • The Over 2.5 trend is 50% for South Africa and 100% for Nicaragua, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
  • South Africa are carrying more of the scoring load at 1 goals per match, with Nicaragua at 1.
  • BTTS rates of 100% for South Africa and 100% for Nicaragua show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 75% for Over that scoring level sits against roughly 35% implied by the current price. The Over 2.5 trend is 50% for South Africa and 100% for Nicaragua, so the goals angle is not just a price call. South Africa have seen over 2.5 goals land in three of their last four outings due to open transitional phases.

Model chance vs price75% model chance against roughly 35% implied
Strong positive
The Over 2.5 trend is 50% for South Africa.Visible data support
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South Africa are carrying more of the scoring load at.Visible data support
Positive
South Africa have seen over 2.5 goals land in.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Over that scoring level is the preferred angle because south Africa have seen over 2.5 goals land in three of their last four outings due to open transitional phases. The Over 2.5 trend is 50% for South Africa and 100% for Nicaragua, so the goals angle is not just a price call. South Africa are organised enough to stay in contests, but they have not regularly overwhelmed opponents.

Main risk

South Africa are organised enough to stay in contests, but they have not regularly overwhelmed opponents.

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

South Africa have seen over 2.5 goals land in three of their last four outings due to open.

The Over 2.5 trend is 50% for South Africa and 100% for Nicaragua, so the goals angle is not just a price call.

South Africa are carrying more of the scoring load at 1 goals per match, with Nicaragua at 1.

BTTS rates of 100% for South Africa and 100% for Nicaragua show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Use the last-five and H2H goal samples to judge whether Over 2.5 has a tempo route, not just a historical average.
  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

South Africa1
Avg goals scored
Nicaragua1
South Africa1.5
Avg goals conceded
Nicaragua3
South Africa100%
BTTS rate
Nicaragua100%
South Africa50%
Over 2.5 goals
Nicaragua100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 67% · edge +8.3 pts
1.5
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
2.5
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.14
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.2
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 29%
2.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
1.5
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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 67% · edge +8.3 pts
1.5
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
2.5
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Nicaragua Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
6.4
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Nicaragua to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
17
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 26%
7
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.85
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South Africa Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.12
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Over 2.5 Goals is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.

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Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

South Africa3
Avg corners for
Nicaragua3
South Africa4
Avg total corners
Nicaragua9
South Africa2
Avg yellow cards
Nicaragua1
South Africa9
Avg shots
Nicaragua5
Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 48% vs implied 54% · edge -6.3 pts
1.85
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Over 9.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 42%
2.1
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Over 8.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

South Africa

LD
Last 50W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 1L
31 Mar 2026H Panama1-2
27 Mar 2026H Panama1-1

Nicaragua

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
27 Mar 2026A Russia1-3
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 20% · edge +35.4 pts
4.96
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Nicaragua Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
6.4
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Nicaragua to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
17
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 26%
7
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 81%
1.01
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South Africa Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.12
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South Africa to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.12
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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0South Africa wins
0Draws
0Nicaragua wins
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 75% vs implied 67% · edge +8.3 pts
1.5
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 76%
2.5
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Nicaragua to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
17
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 26%
7
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South Africa to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.12
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There is no strong recent head-to-head sample for Over 2.5 Goals, which makes current output, injuries and market timing more important than historic meetings.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies

South Africa4
Played
Nicaragua3
South Africa0.8
Avg goals for
Nicaragua0.3
South Africa1
Avg goals against
Nicaragua2.3
South Africa1
Clean sheets
Nicaragua1
Best odds for this sectionNicaragua Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 42% vs implied 16% · edge +26.4 pts
6.4
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Nicaragua to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
17
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South Africa Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.12
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South Africa to WinBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.12
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Season data supports Nicaragua Draw No Bet when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

50%South Africa Over 2.5
100%Nicaragua Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: South Africa sit at 50% and Nicaragua sit at 100%, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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