South Africa vs Kenya Prediction
π Kenya pulled off the biggest shock of the stage, snatching victory over Australia after the final whistle in their opening match. Can they repeat the feat against South Africa? Letβs break it down in our prediction for this Rugby Sevens World Cup clash.
Head-to-Head
π Surprisingly, over their last five meetings, Kenya have beaten South Africa twice. Itβs fair to say the Kenyans have proven to be a tricky opponent for one of the tournament favourites.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
South Africa Team Overview
South Africa faced some early challenges in their opening match of the stage, edging past Great Britain 17-12 in extra time, but still managed to extend their winning streak to five games. Over this five-match run, the South Africans have averaged 27.4 points scored while conceding just 11.0 per game.
Match Results: South Africa
Kenya Team Overview
Kenya stunned everyone by forcing overtime against Australia (10-15 AET). Their upcoming clash with South Africa is a chance to prove that their recent success was no fluke. Over their last five matches, Kenya have averaged 16.6 points per game, while their opponents have posted 16.2.
Match Results: Kenya
Editor's Prediction
Kenya have shown they can go toe-to-toe with any opponent, and their opening clash against Australia proved just that. Given that Kenya have lost by more than a 12-point margin only once in their last 21 Rugby Sevens World Cup matches, backing Kenya with a +12.5 handicap looks like a smart pick here.
Betting Tips: South Africa - Kenya
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