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Football group-stage Friday, Jul 31 · 17:00
South Africa
vs 17:00
Ivory Coast

Friday, July 31, 2026 · 17:00

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Generated Jul 28, 2026 19:34

Predicted score
3-2
Medium confidence
Home win50%
Draw12%
Away win38%

South Africa host Ivory Coast in Football. Sportify AI gives South Africa_pct% home, 12% draw, Ivory Coast_pct% away — predicted 3-2 with South Africa favoured.

Key factors

  • Recent form South Africa 81% · Ivory Coast 62% Favours home
  • Home advantage +6% Favours home
  • Squad strength 84 vs 69 Favours home
  • Competition stage group-stage League/cup rhythm

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South Africa
L L L W D
Ivory Coast
W L L W L

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