Zimbabwe vs South Africa prediction, Africa Cup of Nations
Our pick
Away or Draw (X2)
71.6%
xG
0.9 – 1.1
Over 2.5
31%
Both score
39%
Form
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South AfricaWLWDLMatch analysis
EnhancedAway or Draw looks the strongest read
The model's strongest pick is Away or Draw (X2) at 72%, well above the 51% norm for this competition. South Africa are the single most likely outcome at 39%, with Zimbabwe at 28% and a draw at 33%. The venue is neutral, so no home advantage is applied.
Match result
1X2Zimbabwe28.4%
Draw32.7%
South Africa38.9%
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