The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 kicks off on Monday as the tournament enters the sudden-death knockout stages. With only one fixture on the schedule to open the second round, all eyes are on the clash between South Africa and Canada. Our Same Game Multi, match preview, and best standalone bet are detailed below!
World Cup 2026 Day 18 Predictions & Betting Tips: Monday June 29
South Africa vs Canada Same Game Multi
Leg 1: Win-Draw-Win: Canada $1.66
Leg 2: Both Teams to Score: No $1.72
Leg 3: Anytime Goalscorer: Jonathan David $2.40
Same Game Multi
$5.00 (1 Unit)
South Africa vs Canada Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Monday 29 June, 05:00 AEST
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, California
Odds: South Africa $5.50 | Draw $3.60 | Canada $1.66
Canada advanced from Group B by showing a clear preference for possession, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and beating Qatar 6-0 before a narrow 2-1 loss to Switzerland. They excel when allowed to control the tempo through the midfield, though they can struggle when pressed aggressively. Fortunately, they face an opponent unlikely to chase them up the pitch.
South Africa took a much more defensive path out of Group A. Bouncing back from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico, they dropped into a rigid low block to grind out a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic and a tense 1-0 win over South Korea. Technically outmatched here, their only path to an upset is to park the bus and defend the penalty area desperately.
Knockout football breeds extreme caution. Canada possess the ball retention to dominate territory safely without overcommitting their fullbacks. Expect a low-tempo game where Canada patiently move the ball sideways until South Africa's deep block tires out. Without reliable midfield outlets to relieve pressure, South Africa will eventually crack, allowing Canada to choke out the remainder of the match. A controlled, clean-sheet victory for the North Americans is the smartest read.
Correct Score Prediction: Canada to win 2-0 $7.00
Canada and Under 3.5 Goals
$2.10 (2 Units)
