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South Africa vs Nicaragua Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

World · FriendliesFri, 29 May 2026

South Africa

Fri, 29 May 202617:00

0 : 0

Full time

Nicaragua

Pre-match win probability

81.6%South Africa13.1%Draw5.4%Nicaragua

Our prediction

South Africa

South Africa is the shortest 1X2 price in the stored market.

Odds1.12
Confidence81.6%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • South Africa 81.6%
  • Draw 13.1%
  • Nicaragua 5.4%

Season statistics

Friendlies · highlighted side is stronger

South AfricaNicaragua

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals23.2% · 1.021.4% · 17
1.5 goals20.2% · 1.174.7% · 5
2.5 goals15.1% · 1.5710.1% · 2.35
3.5 goals9.9% · 2.3815.5% · 1.53

Both teams to score

Yes35.5%
No64.5%

Double chance

1X85.5%
X214.5%

Match result

South Africa1.12
Draw7
Nicaragua17

Both teams to score

Yes35.5% · 2.62
No64.5% · 1.44

1X

Chance85.5%
Odds1.02

X2

Chance14.5%
Odds6

South Africa

Chance81.6%
Odds1.12

Draw

Chance13.1%
Odds7

Nicaragua

Chance5.4%
Odds17

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: South Africa at 1.12

South AfricaNicaragua
Recent form50%50%
Attack50%50%
Defence50%50%
Goals model50%50%
Overall94%6%

South Africa vs Nicaragua: prediction & preview

World · Friendlies · Fri, 29 May 2026

South Africa meet Nicaragua in the World, Friendlies on 29 May 2026 at 17:00 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 0–0.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is South Africa at 1.12. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 81.6% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.57, about 59.9% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on No at 1.44.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

South Africa vs Nicaragua FAQs

4 questions

What time is South Africa vs Nicaragua?

Kickoff is 17:00 on 29 May 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

Which outcome is shortest on South Africa vs Nicaragua?

South Africa is the shortest 1X2 price at 1.12. The margin-adjusted share is about 81.6%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.57 and under 2.5 is 2.35.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 2.62. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.

South Africa vs Nicaragua prediction, H2H and stats