Zimbabwe vs South Africa prediction, World Cup Qualifying CAF
Our pick
Away or Draw (X2)
62.6%
xG
1.1 – 1.0
Over 2.5
37%
Both score
45%
Form
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South AfricaWLWDLMatch analysis
Model generatedZimbabwe favoured at 37%, in a tight game
The model projects 1.14 goals for Zimbabwe and 1.03 for South Africa, giving 37% for the home win, 31% for the draw and 32% for the away win. Those rates come from attack and defence ratings fitted to 4449 completed matches in this competition, weighted so recent results count for more.
- Most likely scoreline: 1-1 at 14%
- Expected goals: 1.14 - 1.03
- Clean sheet chance: Zimbabwe 36%, South Africa 32%
Match result
1X2Zimbabwe37.4%
Draw30.9%
South Africa31.8%
Model rating
All ratings →5.7
Zimbabwe
Above average
5.8
South Africa
Above average
ZimbabweLast 10 gamesSouth Africa1.10Points per game1.20
1.1Goals scored per game0.7
1.3Goals conceded per game0.9
50%Over 2.5 goals20%
50%Both teams scored40%
30%Clean sheets40%
30%Failed to score30%
Recent results
Head to head
Last 10 meetings2
Zimbabwe
3
Draws
5
South Africa
- 29 Dec 25Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa
- 10 Oct 25Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa
- 10 Oct 25South Africa 0-0 Zimbabwe
- 11 Jun 24South Africa 3-1 Zimbabwe
- 11 Nov 21South Africa 1-0 Zimbabwe