Benin
South Africa won after full-time.
0 - 2
FT
South Africa
Postmatch editorial
The script held and South Africa delivered it
The final score was Benin 0-2 South Africa. The strongest pre-match signals were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Jayden Adams scored 84' for South Africa.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: South Africa led Shots on target 1-4. South Africa also shaded Corners 0-6.
Before kickoff, our model made South Africa the likeliest result at 41.0%, while the median bookmaker line priced South Africa at 51.8% implied. On BTTS, the model leaned No (55.7%), and that angle landed.
Prediction checks
Model result
South Africa
41.0%
Market result
South Africa
51.8%
BTTS
No
55.7%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
South AfricaBenin
South Africa
1
4
Corners
South AfricaBenin
South Africa
0
6
Total shots
South AfricaBenin
South Africa
4
11
Value angle
No structured value bet was flagged before kickoff, so this one closed without a dedicated price angle.