Our Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction: 0-1
Zimbabwe vs South Africa in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Friday October 10, 2025. A tightly contested match is expected, but South Africa’s ability to capitalize on key moments could secure them a 0-1 win over Zimbabwe.
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 – Zimbabwe vs Rwanda
Zimbabwe must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Africa - World Cup Qualifying defeat against Rwanda on September 9. In that match, Zimbabwe recorded 66% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zimbabwe | 66% | 4 (3) | - | 49 |
 Rwanda | 34% | 7 (6) | - | 47 |
South Africa's Last Match – South Africa vs Nigeria
Determined to get back to winning ways, South Africa must win after their 1-1 Africa - World Cup Qualifying draw against Nigeria on September 9. In that match, South Africa saw 54% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Africa | 54% | 4 (2) | 0.22 | 37 |
 Nigeria | 46% | 3 (1) | 0.58 | 40 |
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Stats
Key Stats
| Zimbabwe | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zimbabwe are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while South Africa average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Zimbabwe 11-12
South Africa 15-10
What are the odds for this match?
Zimbabwe to win: @19
Draw: @5.25
South Africa to win: @1.222
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
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