The last time South Africa faced Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996, Bafana Bafana secured a 3-0 victory on their way to lifting the trophy.

This time, they meet again in the knockout stage, only now under the guidance of Hugo Broos, the coach who delivered Cameroon’s last AFCON title in 2017.

It's AFCON Round of 16 action on Sunday, January 4, as South Africa takes on an unbeaten Cameroon side in Marrakech. Bafana boss Hugo Broos will be aiming to mastermind a victory against the nation he once led to glory.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 South Africa: Finished second in Group B with six points. 

🔸 Cameroon: Finished second in Group F on the same points (7) as first-placed Ivory Coast, their group unbeaten.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊

 

🔥 South Africa has conceded four goals in three group games, a defensive concern.

🔥 Cameroon have let in just two goals so far in the tournament.

🔥 This is the 10th meeting; South Africa has lost just once (3 wins, 5 draws).

🔥 Their only AFCON clash was a 3-0 South Africa win in 1996.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🟡South Africa | Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢:

Hugo Broos’s side showed attacking threat with five group goals, but worryingly conceded four. Their previously solid defence has become a vulnerability they must fix to advance.

 

🟢Cameroon | Form: W🟢D🟡W🟢:

Unbeaten and scoring in every game, Cameroon blend youth with experience. Coach David Pagou has labelled South Africa as favourites, perhaps aiming to ease pressure on his developing side.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🟡South Africa (possible):

Williams; Mudau, Modiba, Mbokazi, Ngezana; Mokoena, Aubaas, Mbule; Mofokeng, Appollis, Foster.

 

🟢Cameroon (possible):

Epasy; Tolo, Kotto, Malone; Yongwa, Baleba, Avom, Tchamadeu; Loader, Mbeumo; Kofane.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨Ronwen Williams – The Bafana goalkeeper will be crucial if the defence is breached again.

✨Christian Bassogog – The experienced winger remains from Broos’ 2017 winning squad.

✨Bryan Mbeumo – Provides the attacking intelligence for Cameroon.

✨Relebohile Mofokeng – A strong candidate to spark South Africa’s creativity.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵South Africa/Home to win = 3.37

💵Cameroon/Away to win = 2.52

💵Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.95

💵Over 2.5 total goals = 2.35

 

This clash is a tactical battle between Broos’s experience and Pagou’s new-look Cameroon. With historical advantage but current defensive woes, South Africa faces a perfect test of their knockout pedigree.

Who do you think will secure a quarter-final spot? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

🔗 You can follow the South Africa vs Cameroon game here on MSport.

 

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The last time Chelsea won against Manchester City was in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final. This time, a managerless Blues side travels to the Etihad Stadium to face a City team looking to maintain momentum at the top.

It's Premier League action on Sunday, January 4, 2026, as Manchester City hosts Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola will aim to continue his side's strong recent record against the Blues, who are now without the manager who brought them recent continental success.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Manchester City: Positioned near the top, coming off a goalless draw against Sunderland.

🔸 Chelsea: Fifth in the table, winless in their last three Premier League games.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Manchester City have won three consecutive matches against Chelsea.

🔥 Sergio Aguero is the all-time leading goalscorer in this fixture.

🔥 Chelsea's last victory over Manchester City was in the 2021 UCL final.

🔥 In 173 total meetings, Chelsea have 67 wins to City's 66, with 40 draws.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🔵Manchester City | All Competitions Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡:

 

Pep Guardiola's side will be eager to return to winning ways after being held by Sunderland. With key players returning from injury, they will be confident at the Etihad.

They have a dominant recent record against Chelsea and will look to control the game from the outset, exploiting the uncertainty in the visiting camp.

 

⚫Chelsea | All Competitions Form: W🟢W🟢D🟡L🔴D🟡:

 

The Blues enter a new era following the departure of their trophy-winning manager, arriving on the back of a defeat to Aston Villa and a draw with Bournemouth.

With morale potentially fragile, their focus will be on organisational solidity. They will need to defy recent history and their poor form to get a result against the reigning champions.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔵Manchester City (possible):

Donnarumma (GK), Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Silva, Gonzalez, Foden, Doku, Cherki, Haaland.

 

⚫Chelsea (possible):

Sánchez (GK), James, Fofana, Chalobah, Gusto, Caicedo, Fernández, Estevão, Palmer, Neto, Pedro.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Foden — The English midfielder is set to feature in a big game he is typically known for showing up in.

✨ Trevoh Chalobah — The defender has scored three goals this term and will be key for Chelsea at both ends of the pitch.

✨ Erling Haaland — The City striker will be the constant threat for a Chelsea side winless in three.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Man City/Home to win = 1.70

💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 4.87

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.57

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.52

 

This clash presents a stark contrast: a dominant Manchester City side at home faces a Chelsea team in transition and struggling for form.

With history heavily favouring the hosts, the Etihad is set for a potentially one-sided Premier League encounter.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

 

🔗 You can follow the Manchester City vs Chelsea game here on MSport.

 

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Los Blancos need to win to stay alive in the title race, but they must do it without their superstar striker, Kylian Mbappe. They host a formidable Real Betis side that has not lost a single game on the road this season.

It's La Liga action on Sunday, January 4, 2026, as Real Madrid welcomes Real Betis to the Santiago Bernabéu. In a must-win game to chase down Barcelona, manager Xabi Alonso faces a severe selection crisis.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

⚪Real Madrid: Second in La Liga with 42 points from 18 matches.

🟢Real Betis: Sixth in La Liga with 28 points from 17 matches.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥Real Madrid are undefeated in their last six home matches against Real Betis in all competitions.

🔥Real Betis are unbeaten in their previous eight away games this season.

🔥Real Madrid have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six home matches against Betis.

🔥Betis won the last meeting between the two sides 2-1 in March.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams

 

⚪Real Madrid | All Competitions Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢L🔴W🟢:

 

The mission is clear: win to reduce the four-point deficit to league leaders Barcelona. However, the absence of Kylian Mbappé changes everything. The French forward, who has scored 29 of Madrid's 51 goals this season, is out with a knee sprain.

His attacking output is nearly triple that of the next top scorers, creating a huge challenge for players like Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo to step up. With a lengthy injury list also including Éder Militão, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Brahim Díaz (AFCON), Madrid's depth will be severely tested.

 

🟢Real Betis | All Competitions: L🔴W🟢D🟡W🟢W🟢:

 

Manuel Pellegrini's side arrives with immense confidence from their away record. They are one of the few unbeaten teams on the road in Europe and are in strong form, having won nine of their last 13 matches.

As reigning Conference League finalists, they possess quality and tactical discipline. While affected by AFCON absences like Sofyan Amrabat and Abde Ezzalzouli, their last outing was a commanding 4-0 win over Getafe. They will look to stay compact and exploit Madrid's vulnerabilities.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

⚪Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Güler, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, G. García, Vinicius.

🟢Real Betis (4-2-3-1): (Lineup to be confirmed). Key absentees: Isco (injured), Amrabat, Abde, Bakambu (AFCON).

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨Rodrygo – With Mbappé absent, the Brazilian winger's role as a primary attacking threat becomes even more critical for Madrid.

✨Jude Bellingham – The midfielder will need to drive forward from the centre to compensate for the lack of a proven centre-forward.

✨Defensive Organisation – Madrid's ability to keep a clean sheet versus Betis' potent away attack will be a decisive battle.

✨Anthony - The Brazilian winger has been a cult hero for the Betis club since he joined from Manchester United, and he will hope he gets as good a day as he got the last time he faced Madrid.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Real Madrid/Home to win = 1.50

💵 Real Betis/Away to win = 6.05

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.61

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.47

 

This clash presents a fascinating tactical battle: an injury-ravaged Real Madrid with its formidable home history against a Betis team that fears no opponent on their travels.

The Bernabéu is set for a tense and compelling La Liga night.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

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