The anytime goal scorer market for Canada vs. South Africa is not loaded with superstar names, but that is exactly what makes it interesting.
Canada enter Sunday's Round of 32 matchup as the stronger side on paper, with Jonathan David leading the market and Jesse Marsch's attack expected to control more of the ball. South Africa, meanwhile, have grown into the tournament and bring enough counterattacking threat to keep this from being a one-team goal scorer board.
With that in mind, here are my favorite Canada vs. South Africa predictions and World Cup picks for who will score today.
Canada vs South Africa anytime goal scorer picks
Jonathan David
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My Canada vs South Africa goal scorer prediction: Jonathan David, Canada
Jonathan David is the obvious favorite, and this is not the match to overthink it.
Canada should have more of the ball, more territory, and more sustained pressure in the final third. David remains the cleanest finisher in this attack and the player most likely to turn one clear chance into the goal that decides the match.
South Africa have defended better since their opener, but if Canada break through, David is still the most likely source.
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My Canada vs South Africa goal scorer predictions: Iqraam Rayner, South Africa
Iqraam Rayners is the South Africa attacker I'd target if you're looking beyond Canada's obvious favorites.
Rayners has been one of Bafana Bafana's brightest attacking players throughout the tournament, using his pace and movement to stretch defenses and create chances in transition. Against a Canada side expected to dominate possession, those counterattacking opportunities could be South Africa's best path to goal.
He won't get the same volume of chances as Canada's forwards, but if Bafana Bafana find the net, there's a good chance Rayners is at the heart of it. His ability to exploit space behind the back line makes him South Africa's most appealing anytime goalscorer option.
My +1000 Canada vs South Africa parlay
Putting both of these goal scorer picks together creates a tidy opportunity to cash in on a big price — predominantly from the low probability for South Africa to find the back of the net.
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