In the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of the OI-2020, the teams of Belgium and South Africa will face off. Another defeat of the Africans?
Belgium
So far, the Belgians fully confirm the status of one of the favorites not only of the group stage, but also of the entire tournament as a whole, having the maximum number of points after two rounds. In each of the two matches, the Belgians won with a score of 3: 1 (the Netherlands and Germany suffered, respectively). In fact, a potential victory in the upcoming meeting is guaranteed to take Belgium to the playoffs.
South Africa
South Africa, which is approaching the third round with zero points, also needs a victory. In the opening round, the Africans were weaker than Great Britain (1-3), and in the second game they lost to the Netherlands - they scored three times, but conceded five in response. With a high probability, a third loss in a row will condemn South Africa and deprive it of its chances of getting out of the group two rounds before the end of the group stage.
Statistics and figures:
- Belgium has won four of the last five games;
- South Africa has lost in three previous matches;
- South Africa won against Belgium in one face-to-face match out of five.
Forecast
I will not invent anything here, but I will simply bet on a confident victory for a more experienced and masterful Belgium, which will enter the field only for the sake of a positive result and will achieve it by securing the playoffs.
