Football Betting Weekend : Must watch Fixtures, Odds and Predictions (14-15 November 2026)

Football fans in South Africa might have to look beyond the usual Premier League action this weekend. The November international break has put domestic league football on hold, but there is no shortage of international action to keep us busy.

The UEFA Nations League brings some heavyweight European clashes, while Brazil, Argentina and Japan are also in action. Closer to home, Bafana Bafana have an important AFCON 2027 qualifying match against Kenya on Friday.

There is plenty to look forward to, including Portugal vs Denmark, Belgium vs Italy and the big one on Sunday: Spain vs England.

So, grab a cold one, get comfortable and have a look at our football betting predictions, match odds and fixtures to watch this weekend. Just remember, the only thing worse than your team losing is watching your carefully selected accumulator fall apart because of a 93rd-minute own goal.

This weekend’s football fixtures: What to watch

Bafana Bafana vs Kenya – Friday, 13 November

Competition: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Soweto
Kick-off: 18:00 (South African time)

South African football supporters will have their attention firmly on Bafana Bafana as they welcome Kenya to Orlando Stadium for their third AFCON 2027 qualifying match.

Hugo Broos’ side will be looking to make home advantage count as they continue their qualification campaign. South Africa have the quality to get the job done, but Kenya should not be underestimated.

Bafana will need to control possession, make the most of their opportunities and avoid giving the visitors too much space on the counter-attack.

The bookmakers have South Africa as clear favourites, and anything other than a home win would be a disappointment. I expect Bafana to come away with three points, although we shouldn’t expect fireworks from the first whistle.

Prediction: South Africa 2–0 Kenya.

Argentina vs Uruguay – Saturday, 14 November

Competition: International Friendly
Kick-off: 01:00 (South African time)

This South American rivalry is always worth watching, even when there isn’t a trophy up for grabs.

Argentina and Uruguay have produced some memorable encounters over the years. Both countries have a proud footballing history and plenty of quality throughout their squads.

Argentina will start as favourites, but Uruguay are not exactly known for making life easy for their opponents. Expect a competitive encounter with plenty of intensity, even if the match carries friendly status.

There is also the usual South American edge to this fixture. Calling it a friendly might be stretching the definition of the word slightly.

Prediction: Argentina 2–1 Uruguay.

Japan vs Brazil – Saturday, 14 November

Competition: International Friendly
Kick-off: 12:15 (South African time)

Brazil travel to face Japan in what should be an entertaining international friendly.

Brazil have traditionally been one of the most exciting attacking teams in world football, but Japan have developed into a difficult opponent for even the biggest international sides.

The Japanese have shown that they can compete with technically gifted teams through their organisation, movement and quick passing. Brazil will need to be switched on defensively, particularly when Japan look to attack in transition.

The odds favour Brazil, but this is not a fixture I’d dismiss as a straightforward away win. Japan have enough quality to make things uncomfortable.

Prediction: Japan 1–2 Brazil.

Portugal vs Denmark – Saturday, 14 November

Competition: UEFA Nations League
Kick-off: 21:45 (South African time)

Portugal welcome Denmark in one of Saturday’s biggest European fixtures.

Portugal have a talented squad packed with attacking options and will be looking to make home advantage count. Denmark, meanwhile, have the organisation and experience to cause problems.

This should be a fascinating tactical battle. Portugal will probably look to dominate possession and push forward, while Denmark could look to exploit spaces behind the Portuguese defence.

The bookmakers have Portugal as favourites, and I agree with that assessment. However, Denmark are capable of making this a much closer contest than the odds suggest.

Prediction: Portugal 2–1 Denmark.

Belgium vs Italy – Sunday, 15 November

Competition: UEFA Nations League
Kick-off: 21:45 (South African time)

Belgium and Italy meet in another heavyweight Nations League encounter.

Both countries have plenty of international experience, and this is the sort of fixture where small mistakes can make a big difference.

Belgium have attacking players capable of changing a game in a matter of seconds, while Italy’s tactical discipline and defensive organisation make them difficult opponents.

The bookmakers give Belgium a slight advantage, but I wouldn’t be rushing to back either side to win outright. A draw is certainly worth considering.

Prediction: Belgium 1–1 Italy.

Spain vs England – Sunday, 15 November

Competition: UEFA Nations League
Kick-off: 21:45 (South African time)

This is arguably the biggest fixture of the weekend.

Spain host England in a meeting between two of Europe’s strongest national teams. There is plenty at stake in the Nations League, and neither side will want to give the other an advantage.

Spain’s possession based approach and technical ability make them difficult to contain. England, however, have enough attacking quality to trouble any defence and will be looking to take something away from this encounter.

The bookmakers favour Spain, and home advantage could prove important. England should still have their moments, particularly if they can make the most of their opportunities on the counter-attack.

I’m expecting goals from both sides, but Spain might just have enough to get over the line.

Prediction: Spain 2–1 England.

Football betting odds and predictions

Here is a look at the main match-winner markets for the weekend, together with our predictions.

Fixture	Home win	Draw	Away win	Our prediction
South Africa vs Kenya	1.26	5.00	9.00	South Africa 2–0
Argentina vs Uruguay	1.60	3.90	6.40	Argentina 2–1
Japan vs Brazil	3.85	3.60	1.81	Brazil 2–1
Portugal vs Denmark	1.51	4.50	5.75	Portugal 2–1
Belgium vs Italy	2.21	3.64	3.40	1–1 draw
Spain vs England	1.60	4.56	5.36	Spain 2–1

Odds are indicative decimal prices collected from available bookmaker listings on 11 November 2026. Prices differ between bookmakers and may change before kick-off. The Argentina, Japan, Belgium and Spain prices are comparison market prices, not guaranteed South African bookmaker offers.

Which football bets are worth considering?

There are a few interesting betting angles to consider this weekend.

• South Africa to win: Bafana are strong favourites at home against Kenya. A straight home win is the obvious starting point.
• Argentina to win: Argentina have the advantage against Uruguay, although this rivalry can produce surprises.
• Brazil to win: Brazil are favourites against Japan, but this is not necessarily a one-sided encounter.
• Portugal to win: Portugal have home advantage and should have enough attacking quality to beat Denmark.
• Spain vs England – Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have the attacking talent to produce an entertaining match.
• Belgium vs Italy – Both teams to score: This could be a closely contested game, but both sides have the ability to find the net.

As always, compare prices before placing a bet. A shorter price doesn’t automatically mean a better bet, and there is no need to force a selection just because a match is on television.

What about local South African club football?

The Premier Soccer League is also approaching an interesting stage of the Carling Knockout competition.

However, supporters looking for domestic cup action this weekend will have to wait a little longer. The semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday, 21 November, with Stellenbosch FC facing Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns taking on Kaizer Chiefs.

That gives us two massive South African football encounters to look forward to next weekend.

For now, Bafana Bafana carry the local football flag, while the international break provides plenty of opportunities to watch some of the world’s best players in action.

Final thoughts: A weekend of international football

There might not be any Premier League action this weekend, but football fans are certainly not short of options.

Bafana Bafana’s meeting with Kenya is the big one for South African supporters, while Portugal vs Denmark and Spain vs England should attract plenty of international attention.

Brazil vs Japan is another interesting fixture, particularly for anyone who enjoys watching attacking football.

Our picks for the weekend are South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and Spain to win, with Belgium vs Italy looking like a potential draw.

Just remember that international football can be unpredictable. Players arrive from different clubs, teams have limited preparation time and coaches sometimes experiment with their starting line-ups. Check the confirmed teams before placing any bets.

And if all your predictions come right, don’t start calling yourself the next José Mourinho just yet. There is always another weekend waiting to humble us!

FAQs

1. Are there Premier League matches this weekend?

No. The Premier League is on its November international break from 9–17 November, with domestic action returning on 21 November.

2. When do Bafana Bafana play Kenya?

South Africa face Kenya on Friday, 13 November 2026, at 18:00 SAST at Orlando Stadium.

3. What is the biggest football match this weekend?

Spain vs England in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, 15 November, is arguably the standout international fixture.

4. What are the best football bets this weekend?

Our selections include South Africa to beat Kenya, Argentina to beat Uruguay, Brazil to beat Japan and Portugal to beat Denmark.