Benin vs Zimbabwe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025
World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Benin vs Zimbabwe
Benin host Zimbabwe in this World Cup qualifying fixture, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Friday 5 September 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
Benin Look Capable of Landing Victory
Benin can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Zimbabwe. The odds of -125 look attractive when it comes to the home team.
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Teams Drew 2-2 in Previous H2H Clash
Benin were defeated last time out and that was in the World Cup qualifier. They were beaten at home to South Africa by a 2-0 scoreline.
Zimbabwe drew 1-1 in their previous game. This took place on their travels against Nigeria in the World Cup qualifier.
Head-to-Head Statistics
We saw Benin draw 2-2 away against Zimbabwe when the teams last went head-to-head.
Africa World Cup Qualification | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 8 |
6 | ![]() |
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 5:9 | 4 |
Benin vs Zimbabwe Prediction & Betting Tips
This expert Benin vs Zimbabwe betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
Benin look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -125 that the home team win this World Cup qualifying clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the World Cup qualifying experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
Key Benin vs Zimbabwe stats:
Benin to Win Probability
The top betting apps make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Benin on the 1x2, less than three goals to be scored merged with BTTS No.
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Benin 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.
Bookies Make Benin Most Likely Winners
Favourites Benin are regarded as the likeliest winners for this World Cup qualifying clash. The -125 about them triumphing means a 56% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Zimbabwe have been priced up at +333.3.
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Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.


- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 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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Benin vs Zimbabwe Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Benin vs Zimbabwe team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.
Previous Benin Lineups
Previous Zimbabwe Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Egypt | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:2 | 16 |
2 | Burkina Faso | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
3 | Sierra Leone | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 8 |
4 | Ethiopia | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:7 | 6 |
5 | Guinea-Bissau | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:7 | 6 |
6 | Djibouti | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:20 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Congo | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7:2 | 13 |
2 | Senegal | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8:1 | 12 |
3 | Sudan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
4 | Togo | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
5 | South Sudan | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2:10 | 3 |
6 | Mauritania | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2:9 | 2 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | South Africa | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 13 |
2 | Rwanda | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:4 | 8 |
3 | Benin | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
4 | Nigeria | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
5 | Lesotho | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4:5 | 6 |
6 | Zimbabwe | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5:9 | 4 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cape Verde | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 13 |
2 | Cameroon | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12:4 | 12 |
3 | Libya | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
4 | Angola | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4:4 | 7 |
5 | Mauritius | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:10 | 5 |
6 | Eswatini | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:9 | 2 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Morocco | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14:2 | 15 |
2 | Tanzania | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 9 |
3 | Zambia | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9:7 | 6 |
4 | Niger | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
5 | Congo | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2:19 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gabon | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16:6 | 18 |
2 | Ivory Coast | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:0 | 16 |
3 | Burundi | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:7 | 10 |
4 | Kenya | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 6 |
5 | Gambia | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12:13 | 4 |
6 | Seychelles | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2:34 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Algeria | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16:6 | 15 |
2 | Mozambique | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10:11 | 12 |
3 | Botswana | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:8 | 9 |
4 | Uganda | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 9 |
5 | Guinea | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:5 | 7 |
6 | Somalia | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:11 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tunisia | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9:0 | 16 |
2 | Namibia | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
3 | Liberia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:4 | 10 |
4 | Equatorial Guinea | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
5 | Malawi | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4:6 | 6 |
6 | Sao Tome and P. | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2:14 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ghana | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15:5 | 15 |
2 | Comoros | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 12 |
3 | Madagascar | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 10 |
4 | Mali | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:4 | 9 |
5 | CAR | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:13 | 5 |
6 | Chad | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1:15 | 0 |

































