Our Benin vs Zimbabwe Prediction: 1-0
Benin vs Zimbabwe in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday September 1, 2025. Benin’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe.
This Benin vs Zimbabwe prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benin's Last Match – Morocco vs Benin
Benin will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 International Match setback against Morocco on June 9. In that match, Benin saw 40% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morocco | 60% | 0 (3) | 1.24 | 47 |
Benin | 40% | 0 (0) | 0.08 | 20 |
Zimbabwe's Last Match – Mozambique vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 COSAFA Cup victory over Mozambique on June 10. In that match, Zimbabwe recorded 42% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mozambique | 58% | 0 (3) | - | 85 |
Zimbabwe | 42% | 0 (6) | - | 79 |
Benin vs Zimbabwe Stats
Key Stats
| Benin | Zimbabwe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benin are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Zimbabwe average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.