Our Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Prediction: 1-0
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 25, 2025. Nigeria’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe.
This Nigeria 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
Nigeria's Last Match – Rwanda vs Nigeria
Determined to maintain their recent success, Nigeria must win following their 2-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory against Rwanda on March 21. In that match, Nigeria controlled 52% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rwanda | 48% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
Nigeria | 52% | 0 (3) | - | 15 |
Zimbabwe's Last Match – Zimbabwe vs Benin
Zimbabwe must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Africa - World Cup Qualifying draw against Benin on March 20. In that match, Zimbabwe recorded 28% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zimbabwe | 28% | 5 (3) | - | 58 |
Benin | 72% | 8 (5) | - | 48 |
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Stats
Key Stats
| Nigeria | Zimbabwe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 0.32 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nigeria are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Zimbabwe average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Nigeria 15-6
Zimbabwe 11-8
What are the odds for this match?
Nigeria to win: @1.3
Draw: @4.75
Zimbabwe to win: @13
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9