A place in the Paris Summer Olympics is up for grabs as South Africa's Banyana Banyana host Nigeria's Super Falcons on Tuesday. Which of these teams will be left standing after all is said and done?
South Africa vs Nigeria: Super Falcons match time
Banyana Banyana vs Super Falcons will take place at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday June 9. Kick-off time is 18:30 WAT.
South Africa
Banyana Banyana's eight-match unbeaten run was halted by the Super Falcons in the first leg of this tie. They'll need to overturn a one-goal deficit in order to advance to the Olympic Games.
Nigeria
On the other hand, the Super Falcons extended their unbeaten run to seven games (W5, D2) with last week's victory over Banyana Banyana. It remains to be seen if Randy Waldrum will adopt a defence-minded approach for this clash.
South Africa vs Nigeria head to head
Banyana Banyana and Nigeria's Super Falcons will meet for the 14th time on Tuesday. The Super Falcons have more wins against South Africa (7) than they have draws (2) and losses (4) combined.
Still, Banyana Banyana emerged victorious in three of the last five skirmishes between these sides, so they'll fancy their chances.
Probable South Africa vs Nigeria lineups
These are our probable Banyana Banyana vs Super Falcons lineups:
South Africa
Goalkeeper: Kaylin Swart.
Defenders: Bambanani Mbane, Noko Matlou, Karabo Dhlamini, Bongeka Gamede.
Midfielders: Refiloe Jane, Linda Motlhalo, Sibulele Holweni.
Forwards: Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Thembi Kgatlana.
Nigeria
Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Defenders: Nicole Payne, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre.
Midfielders: Jennifer Echegini, Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payne.
Forwards: Uchenna Kanu, Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo.
South Africa vs Nigeria analysis
Although Banyana Banyana lost to Nigeria last week, they've had one of the best defences in the continent. Desiree Ellis' troops kept four clean sheets in their last six matches, conceding just two goals in that stretch.
Likewise, scoring against the Super Falcons is easier said than done. Waldrum's side saw their defence breached just once in their last six matches across all competitions.
South Africa vs Nigeria prediction
It's important to note that four of the last six meetings between these teams went below the 1.5 mark. Considering how good both teams have been defensively, we are fairly confident that there will not be up to three goals scored in this game.
Where to watch Banyana Banyana vs Super Falcons live
This match will be broadcast on SABC Sport for South Africans, while Super Falcons fans can catch all the action live on NTA Sports 24.
