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 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 hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -135 look too good to resist.
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Angola suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations scoreline occurred at Stade de Marrakech against South Africa. The Black Antelopes had four shots on target and 43% possession, while Show was the goalscorer.
Zimbabwe lost their previous game. They suffered a 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations defeat against Egypt at Stade Adrar. Mario Marinica's men 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 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 4 |  Zimbabwe |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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 they 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:
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.
If you expect Angola to win but also concede at least once, then it stands to reason that the Result + BTTS Yes selection provides a nice betting option at a bigger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Zimbabwe
We’re predicting Angola to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +510. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
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.
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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.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including Angola on the 1x2, two or less goals to be registered along with Ary Papel (Angola) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
Angola vs Zimbabwe Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
With an approximate 57% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -135 betting odds for Angola triumphing in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Zimbabwe, you can get +420 for the underdog.
Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Angola -0.75 at -103 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 -161.
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M'Bala Nzola is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Angola Stats
Zimbabwe Stats
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Angola vs Zimbabwe Lineups & Team News
The Angola vs Zimbabwe team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Africa Cup of Nations lineups plus current injury reports.
Previous Angola Lineups
Previous Zimbabwe Lineups
Angola Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Patrice Beaumelle
Zimbabwe Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Mali | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 3 | Zambia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Comoros | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Angola | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 4 | Uganda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Congo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Benin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 4 | Botswana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 4 | Sudan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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