Angola vs Zimbabwe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Angola vs Zimbabwe

Angola go head-to-head with Zimbabwe in this Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Friday 26 December.

There’s every chance that Angola can get the upper hand over Zimbabwe and we’ll therefore back the Sable Antelopes when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -135 look too good to resist.

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Angola opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 defeat to South Africa at the Stade de Marrakech. Patrice Beaumelle's team had four shots on target and 43% possession, while Show was the goalscorer.

Zimbabwe were beaten 2–1 by Egypt in their opening match at Stade Adrar. The Warriors enjoyed just 23% possession and had three shots on goal, with Prince Dube finding the net.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Angola	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1	2:3	2
4	Zimbabwe	3	0	1	2	4	6	-2	4:6	1

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Confirmed Lineups

Angola confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hugo Marques (GK), Clinton Mata, Jonathan Buatu, David Carmo, To Carneiro, Beni, Show, Manuel Benson, Fredy, Gelson Dala, M'Bala Nzola.

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Washington Arubi (GK), Emmanuel Jalai, Gerald Takwara, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Divine Lunga, Jonah Fabisch, Marvelous Nakamba, Prince Dube, Knowledge Musona, Bill Antonio, Macauley Bonne.

Angola vs Zimbabwe Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Angola vs Zimbabwe picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Angola look like an attractive bet at -135 and we think the Sable Antelopes can win this Africa Cup of Nations clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Africa Cup of Nations stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Angola vs Zimbabwe stats:

• Zimbabwe have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
• Zimbabwe have failed to win 8 of their last 10 games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Angola 2 - 0 Zimbabwe

We’re predicting the Sable Antelopes to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +480. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ary Papel Over 0.5 Shots On Target -120

Ary Papel (Angola) can be backed to finish with at least one shot on goal at -120. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Ary Papel Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

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Agostinho Critovao Paciencia To Score +210

Agostinho Critovao Paciencia (Angola) can be wagered to find the net at +210. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

Latest Agostinho Critovao Paciencia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+430

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+110

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Angola vs Zimbabwe Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 59% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -143 betting odds for Angola triumphing in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Zimbabwe, you can get +450 for the Warriors.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Angola -0.75 at -110 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Zimbabwe by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+240

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+110

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-333

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+117

No

-159

M'Bala Nzola is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

M'Bala Nzola (Angola)

First

+170

Anytime

+380

Agostinho Critovao Paciencia (Angola)

First

+200

Anytime

+430

Gelson Dala (Angola)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Ary Papel (Angola)

First

+260

Anytime

+550

Zito Luvumbo (Angola)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Benson Manuel (Angola)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Felicio Mendes Joao Milson (Angola)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Randy Nteka (Angola)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Fredy Ribeiro (Angola)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Chico Banza (Angola)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Mário Balbúrdia (Angola)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Washington Navaya (Zimbabwe)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Rui Modesto (Angola)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

António 'Maestro' Muanza (Angola)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Esmevânio Kialonda Gaspar (Angola)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Nurio Fortuna (Angola)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Jonah Fabisch (Zimbabwe)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Benedito Mukendi (Angola)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Carneiro, Augusto 'To' (Angola) (Angola)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Eddie Afonso (Angola)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Jonathan Buatu (Angola)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Manuel Keliano (Angola)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

M'Bala Nzola (Angola)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+130

Agostinho Critovao Paciencia (Angola)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+110

Gelson Dala (Angola)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-114

Ary Papel (Angola)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Zito Luvumbo (Angola)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-164

Benson Manuel (Angola)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Felicio Mendes Joao Milson (Angola)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Randy Nteka (Angola)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-222

Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Fredy Ribeiro (Angola)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Mário Balbúrdia (Angola)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-278

Chico Banza (Angola)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Washington Navaya (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Tawanda Maswanhise (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Tawanda Chirewa (Zimbabwe)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Rui Modesto (Angola)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

António 'Maestro' Muanza (Angola)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-556

Esmevânio Kialonda Gaspar (Angola)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Angola Stats

Zimbabwe Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Angola vs Zimbabwe Lineups & Team News

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