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South Africa Women vs Italy Women Predictions & Tips - Hard Fought Women’s World Cup Clash Expected

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 31 Jul 2023

Alex Waite 31 Jul 2023

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South Africa Women vs Italy Women predictions for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at Wellington Regional Stadium (08:00 BST)
Can Italy notch a point and reach the WWC knockout stages?

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Italy are winless in 7 of their last 11 matches (Getty Images)

South Africa Women vs Italy Women Predictions

South Africa and Italy are in similar patchy form. Italy need a point to reach the World Cup knockout stages and a cagey clash is anticipated.

South Africa Women vs Italy Women Predictions
Head-to-Head
South Africa Women Form
South Africa Women Injuries & Team News
Italy Women Form
Italy Women Injuries & Team News

South Africa are winless in 5 of their last 6 matches
Italy are winless in 7 of their last 11 matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between South Africa and Italy.

South Africa Women Form

South Africa gave up a 2-0 lead and drew 2-2 against Argentina on Friday. Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana struck before South Africa conceded two late goals.

The stalemate followed a 2-1 opening match loss against Sweden. South Africa must win against Italy to keep any qualification hopes alive.

South Africa Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, Kebotseng Moletsane

Defenders: Karabo Dhlamini, Fikile Magama, Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gamede

Midfielders: Refiloe Jane, Sibulele Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Kholosa Biyana, Nomvula Kgoale, Robyn Moodaly

Forwards: Gabriela Salgado, Noxolo Cesane, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Melinda Kgadiete, Hildah Magaia, Wendy Shongwe, Thembi Kgatlana

Midfielder Refiloe Jane is doubtful after a recent knock.

Kholosa Biyana is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the opening two matches.

Italy Women Form

Italy were thrashed 5-0 by Sweden in their previous World Cup match. Le Azzurre allowed 21 shots, were 3-0 down at half time and conceded two more in the second period.

The defeat ended Italy’s five match unbeaten run, including a World Cup win against Argentina (1-0)

Milena Bertolini’s side are second in Group G and can reach the final 16 with a draw against South Africa.

Italy Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Rachele Baldi, Francesca Durante, Laura Giuliani

Defenders: Elisa Bartoli, Lisa Boattin, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Martina Lenzini, Elena Linari, Benedetta Orsi, Cecilia Salvai

Midfielders: Arianna Caruso, Valentina Cernoia, Giulia Dragoni, Manuela Giugliano,

Giada Greggi, Emma Severini

Forwards: Chiara Beccari, Barbara Bonansea, Sofia Cantore, Valentina Giacinti, Cristiana Girelli, Benedetta Glionna, Annamaria Serturini

Striker Cristiana Girelli could be recalled. The forward has scored Italy’s only World Cup goal.

Verdict

South Africa Women v Italy Women

South Africa showed their quality against Argentina and can cause problems for Italy. Le Azzure will want to keep things tight to qualify and a cagey draw is the best bet.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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