Ethiopia vs South Africa head-to-head record

Ethiopia wins: 1
Draws: 1
South Africa wins: 2

4 meetings, 2012 to 2021Goals: Ethiopia 4, South Africa 6

Ethiopia and South Africa have met 4 times since 2012. South Africa have won 2, Ethiopia 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 12 October 2021, when South Africa won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.

The 4 meetings have produced 10 goals, 2.50 per game. The biggest win is South Africa’s 3–1 in World Cup qualifying in 2021. South Africa have won the last two meetings.

Who has won more, Ethiopia or South Africa?

All matches4 matches

1 Ethiopia1 drawSouth Africa 2

Competitive4 matches

1 Ethiopia1 drawSouth Africa 2

Key numbers

Goals: Ethiopia 4, South Africa 62.50 per game
First meeting: South Africa 1–1 EthiopiaWorld Cup qualifying, 3 Jun 2012
Most recent: South Africa 1–0 EthiopiaWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Oct 2021
Ethiopia’s biggest win: Ethiopia 2–1 South AfricaWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Jun 2013
South Africa’s biggest win: Ethiopia 1–3 South AfricaWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Oct 2021
Most goals in a meeting: Ethiopia 1–3 South AfricaWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Oct 2021
Current run: South Africa, 2 wins in a row
TFN Elo rating now: Ethiopia 1386 (143rd), South Africa 1717 (59th)How the rating works

All 4 meetings

12 Oct 2021
South Africa1Ethiopia0
World Cup qualifying
Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Oct 2021
Ethiopia1South Africa3
World Cup qualifying
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
16 Jun 2013
Ethiopia2South Africa1
World Cup qualifying
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
3 Jun 2012
South Africa1Ethiopia1
World Cup qualifying
Rustenburg, South Africa

Every meeting on one timeline

Ethiopia wins

Draws

South Africa wins

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Home, away and neutral

In Ethiopia's home games

2 matches

101

EthiopiaDrawsSouth Africa

In South Africa's home games

2 matches

011

EthiopiaDrawsSouth Africa

Meetings by decade

Ethiopia wins Draws South Africa wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Results	Played	Ethiopia	Draws	South Africa	Goals
2010s		2	1	1	0	5
2020s		2	0	0	2	5

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Ethiopia	South Africa
Wins in a row	12013	22021
Unbeaten meetings	22012 to 2013	22021

Top scorers in Ethiopia vs South Africa

1Getaneh KebedeEthiopia2

Scorer records exist for 4 of the 4 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Ethiopia and South Africa played each other?

4 times, starting on 3 June 2012. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 0 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Ethiopia and South Africa?

South Africa, with 2 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.

What is the biggest win in Ethiopia vs South Africa?

South Africa’s 3–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 9 October 2021 in Bahir Dar.

When did Ethiopia and South Africa last play?

On 12 October 2021 in Johannesburg, when South Africa won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.

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Every Ethiopia vs South Africa result

Every Ethiopia vs South Africa result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
12 Oct 2021	South Africa	1–0	Ethiopia	World Cup qualifying	Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Oct 2021	Ethiopia	1–3	South Africa	World Cup qualifying	Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
16 Jun 2013	Ethiopia	2–1	South Africa	World Cup qualifying	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
3 Jun 2012	South Africa	1–1	Ethiopia	World Cup qualifying	Rustenburg, South Africa