Zimbabwe vs South Africa - Match Preview & Prediction
0.8
Zimbabwe
International - International WC Qualification Africa
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Friday - Oct 10th, 17:00 PM
1.7
South Africa
Predictions & Tips
32% Over 2.5 Goals
82% Over 1.5 Goals
50% BTTS
2.19 Goals / Match
3.13 Cards / Match
10.01 Corners / Match
Zimbabwe Information
Coming into this game, Zimbabwe has picked up 2 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 0.4 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Zimbabwe has scored 4 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Can Zimbabwe turn this around? They have not won in the last 5 games coming into this, with 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Zimbabwe recently, with the side failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?
Zimbabwe has fired blanks in 4 games this season. That's 50% of games where they have not been able to find the back of the net. Do they need a new forward? In the last 5 games, they have scored an intriguing 4 goals.
In the last 5 matches for Zimbabwe, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 4 matches (50% of all matches) involving Zimbabwe has seen BTTS landing.
Zimbabwe will need to improve their attack if they're to get anything out of this game. They have not scored in the last 2 matches. During the last five games they have scored 4 times and overall this season they have scored 0.63 goals per game.
South Africa Information
Coming into this game, South Africa has picked up 13 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in just 2 of those games. South Africa has scored 11 times in the last 5 fixtures.
South Africa has enjoyed playing away from home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in 3 games.
Momentum is really building for South Africa as they have now gone 6 games without losing. They have won 4 of the last 5 games they have played.
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 8 games for South Africa ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
South Africa has kept 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games, conceding 2 goals during this period. Overall this season, their defence has kept a clean sheet on 3 occasions.
South Africa is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Zimbabwe, having won 4 and drawn 1. They have scored 11 goals in those 5 games.
Just 2 of the last 5 games for South Africa has ended with both teams scoring. They have won 4 of those 5 games. Overall, BTTS has landed in 4/8 games for South Africa this season.
It's likely that South Africa will score today, as they have netted in the last 6 games coming into this one and have scored 11 goals in the last five games.
Who Will Win
The home team is 30 % worse to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 4
50% Over 1.5 Goals
2/4 Matches
25% Over 2.5 Goals
1/4 Matches
25% Over 3.5 Goals
1/4 Matches
25% BTTS
1/4 Matches
25% Clean Sheets
Zimbabwe
75% Clean Sheets
South Africa
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 114% worse than away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 40% | 70% |
| Over 1.5 | 20% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 | 10% | 30% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 30% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 43% | 86% |
| Scored in 2H | 43% | 129% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 22% | 30% |
| Scored Average 1H | 0.33 | 0.60 |
| Scored Average 2H | 0.33 | 0.90 |
Recent Form
Zimbabwe National Team
Recent: 1 Wins / 5 Draws / 4 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | d d d l l w d l l d | 0.8 |
| Home | d l l d | 0.5 |
| Away | d d l w d l | 1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| AVG | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 7.00 | 2.00 | 5.00 |
| Conceded | 11.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| CS | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| FTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| xG | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.98 |
| xGA | 1.48 | 1.56 | 1.42 |
South Africa National Team
Recent: 4 Wins / 5 Draws / 1 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w w l d w d d w d d | 1.7 |
| Home | w w w d d | 2.2 |
| Away | l d d w d | 1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| AVG | 2.50 | 3.40 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 15.00 | 11.00 | 4.00 |
| Conceded | 10.00 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| CS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| FTS | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| xG | 1.43 | 1.30 | 1.56 |
| xGA | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.03 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 10% worse than the away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 80% | 60% |
| Over 1.5 | 30% | 20% |
| Over 2.5 | 0% | 20% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| Cleansheets | 20% | 40% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 44% | 40% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 67% | 80% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.78 | 0.60 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 0.33 | 0.40 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
10%
Scored first in 1 / 10
50%
Scored first in 5 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 8% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 6% | 8% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 17% | 12% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 28% | 8% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 6% | 16% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 6% | 16% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 0% | 16% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 17% | 0% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 11% | 16% |
| 15 Minutes | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 6% | 16% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 17% | 12% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 33% | 20% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 6% | 20% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 6% | 16% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 22% | 16% |
| Scored (10 min) | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 13% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 0% | 13% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 14% | 7% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 14% | 0% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 14% | 13% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 14% | 27% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 0% | 20% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 29% | 7% |
| Scored (15 min) | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 0% | 27% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 14% | 7% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 29% | 7% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 14% | 33% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 0% | 20% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 29% | 7% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 9% | 0% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 18% | 20% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 36% | 20% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 0% | 20% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 0% | 10% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 27% | 0% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 0% | 30% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 9% | 0% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 18% | 20% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 36% | 40% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 9% | 10% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 18% | 30% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
3.75
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Zimbabwe and South Africa
1.75 / Match
Booked / Match
2 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 63% | 80% | 71.5% |
| Over 3.5 | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| Over 4.5 | 38% | 40% | 39% |
| Over 5.5 | 13% | 10% | 11.5% |
| Over 6.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Team Cards | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 1.75 | 2 | 1.875 |
| Over 0.5 For | 88% | 90% | 89% |
| Over 1.5 For | 50% | 60% | 55% |
| Over 2.5 For | 25% | 30% | 27.5% |
| Over 3.5 For | 13% | 20% | 16.5% |
| Cards Against | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 88% | 90% | 89% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 63% | 40% | 51.5% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 13% | 10% | 11.5% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 13% | 10% | 11.5% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.5 | 0.78 | 0.395 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 1.25 | 1.44 | 1.345 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 1 | 1.22 | 1.11 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 2.5 | 2.67 | 2.585 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 13% | 22% | 17.5% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 63% | 78% | 45.5% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 67% | 58.5% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 63% | 78% | 70.5% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 88% | 56% | 72% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 25% | 22% | 23.5% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 13% | 44% | 28.5% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 38% | 56% | 47% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 38% | 22% | 30% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
9.58
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Zimbabwe and South Africa
3.88 / Match
Corners Earned
5.7 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 75% | 60% | 67.5% |
| Over 7.5 | 50% | 60% | 55% |
| Over 8.5 | 38% | 40% | 39% |
| Over 9.5 | 38% | 30% | 34% |
| Over 10.5 | 25% | 30% | 27.5% |
| Over 11.5 | 13% | 20% | 16.5% |
| Over 12.5 | 13% | 20% | 16.5% |
| Over 13.5 | 13% | 20% | 16.5% |
| Over 14.5 | 13% | 20% | 16.5% |
| First Half | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 21 | 35 | 28 |
| FH Over 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| FH Over 5 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 |
| FH Over 6 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Second Half | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| 2H Over 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
| 2H Over 5 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 |
| 2H Over 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 3.88 | 5.7 | 4.79 |
| Corners Against / Match | 4.88 | 3.2 | 4.04 |
| Over 2.5 For | 75% | 70% | 72.5% |
| Over 3.5 For | 38% | 60% | 49% |
| Over 4.5 For | 38% | 60% | 49% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 50% | 70% | 60% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 50% | 30% | 40% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 50% | 30% | 40% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 6.38 | 11 | 8.69 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 12% | 14% | 13.00% |
| Shots On Target / M | 2.13 | 4.6 | 3.37 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 4.25 | 6.4 | 5.33 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 8.5 | 7.33 | 7.92 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 0% | 20% | 10.005% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 13% | 60% | 36.5% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 13% | 50% | 31.5% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 13% | 30% | 21.5% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 0% | 10% | 5.005% |
| Offside Stats | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 2.75 | 3.11 | 2.93 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 2 | 6 | 4.00 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 2 | 3 | 2.50 |
| Misc Stats | Zimbabwe | South Africa | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 12.2 | 10.7 | 11.45 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 11.2 | 12.7 | 11.95 |
| Average Possession | 44% | 56% | 50% |
Past Matches
7th June 2025
South Africa 2Zimbabwe 0
11th June 2024
South Africa 3Zimbabwe 1
11th November 2021
South Africa 1Zimbabwe 0
3rd September 2021
Zimbabwe 0South Africa 0
Team Player List
Martin Mapisa 
Tivonge Rushesha 
Bruno Rodrigues Fernandes 
Jonah Fabisch Which Players Will Score?
Top Scores - Zimbabwe
Top Scores - South Africa
Who Will Get Booked?
Cards Given - Zimbabwe
Cards Given - South Africa
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Zimbabwe
Elvis Chipezeze
|
1 AVG |
Brendan Galloway
|
1 AVG |
|
Prince Dube
|
0.95 AVG |
|
Tymon Machope
|
0.95 AVG |
|
Andrew Mbeba
|
0.68 AVG |
Cards / 90 - South Africa
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
|
0.67 AVG |
|
Thalente Mbatha
|
0.46 AVG |
|
Siyabonga Ngezana
|
0.4 AVG |
|
Teboho Mokoena
|
0.38 AVG |
|
Bathusi Jurry Aubaas
|
0.36 AVG |
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | |||||||||
| Draw | |||||||||
| South Africa |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | ||||||
| Draw | ||||||
| South Africa |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3.75 | 2.97 | 4.17 | 4.00 | 4.06 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 4.33 |
| No | 1.22 | 1.38 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
Clean Sheet Away Odds
Win To Nil Odds
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
International WC Qualification Africa 2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt National Team | 20 | 2 | 18 | 26 | 2.2 |
| 2 | Tunisia National Team | 19 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 2.11 |
| 3 | Ghana National Team | 23 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 2.9 |
| 4 | Ivory Coast National Team | 22 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 2.44 |
| 5 | Gabon National Team | 20 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 3.22 |
| 6 | Algeria National Team | 22 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 3.22 |
| 7 | Burkina Faso National Team | 23 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 3.1 |
| 8 | Morocco National Team | 21 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 3.29 |
| 9 | Senegal National Team | 18 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 2.33 |
| 10 | Cape Verde Islands National Team | 13 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 2.33 |
| 11 | Congo DR National Team | 14 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 2.22 |
| 12 | Madagascar National Team | 17 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 2.9 |
| 13 | South Africa National Team | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2.22 |
| 14 | Mali National Team | 17 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 2.3 |
| 15 | Uganda National Team | 13 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 2.22 |
| 16 | Cameroon National Team | 17 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 2.44 |
| 17 | Benin National Team | 12 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 2.11 |
| 18 | Sierra Leone National Team | 12 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 2.2 |
| 19 | Namibia National Team | 13 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 2.22 |
| 20 | Niger National Team | 11 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 2.63 |
| 21 | Comoros National Team | 12 | 13 | -1 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 22 | Libya National Team | 12 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 2.44 |
| 23 | Mozambique National Team | 13 | 17 | -4 | 15 | 3.33 |
| 24 | Guinea National Team | 9 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 1.67 |
| 25 | Liberia National Team | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 2.44 |
| 26 | Nigeria National Team | 11 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 2.11 |
| 27 | Sudan National Team | 8 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1.44 |
| 28 | Kenya National Team | 18 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 3.22 |
| 29 | Angola National Team | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1.89 |
| 30 | Rwanda National Team | 5 | 6 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 31 | Burundi National Team | 13 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 2.67 |
| 32 | Gambia National Team | 20 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4.22 |
| 33 | Tanzania National Team | 6 | 7 | -1 | 10 | 1.63 |
| 34 | Equatorial Guinea National Team | 7 | 11 | -4 | 10 | 2.25 |
| 35 | Guinea-Bissau National Team | 8 | 10 | -2 | 10 | 1.8 |
| 36 | Malawi National Team | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 | 2.13 |
| 37 | Zambia National Team | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 2.5 |
| 38 | Ethiopia National Team | 9 | 14 | -5 | 9 | 2.3 |
| 39 | Botswana National Team | 10 | 14 | -4 | 9 | 2.67 |
| 40 | Central African Republic National Team | 11 | 24 | -13 | 8 | 3.5 |
| 41 | Mauritania National Team | 4 | 9 | -5 | 7 | 1.44 |
| 42 | Togo National Team | 5 | 10 | -5 | 7 | 1.67 |
| 43 | Lesotho National Team | 5 | 14 | -9 | 6 | 2.11 |
| 44 | Mauritius National Team | 7 | 17 | -10 | 5 | 2.67 |
| 45 | Zimbabwe National Team | 5 | 11 | -6 | 5 | 1.78 |
| 46 | South Sudan National Team | 3 | 19 | -16 | 4 | 2.44 |
| 47 | Swaziland National Team | 6 | 16 | -10 | 3 | 2.44 |
| 48 | Djibouti National Team | 5 | 33 | -28 | 1 | 3.8 |
| 49 | Chad National Team | 5 | 24 | -19 | 1 | 2.9 |
| 50 | Somalia National Team | 3 | 19 | -16 | 1 | 2.44 |
| 51 | Étoile du Congo | 4 | 23 | -19 | 1 | 3.86 |
| 52 | São Tomé e Príncipe National Team | 4 | 26 | -22 | 0 | 3.33 |
| 53 | Seychelles National Team | 2 | 46 | -44 | 0 | 5.33 |
