Our Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction: 1-2
Zimbabwe vs South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Zimbabwe vs South Africa 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
Zimbabwe's Last Match – Angola vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw against Angola on December 26. In that match, Zimbabwe recorded 37% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Angola | 63% | 10 (6) | 1.05 | 49 |
 Zimbabwe | 37% | 13 (4) | 1.34 | 30 |
South Africa's Last Match – Egypt vs South Africa
South Africa must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Africa Cup of Nations defeat against Egypt on December 26. In that match, South Africa controlled 64% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Egypt | 36% | 6 (3) | 1.02 | 20 |
 South Africa | 64% | 13 (6) | 0.62 | 64 |
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Stats
Key Stats
| Zimbabwe | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 2.88 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zimbabwe are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while South Africa average 1.6 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Zimbabwe 8-13
South Africa 16-7
What are the odds for this match?
Zimbabwe to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.6
South Africa to win: @1.7
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