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World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Tanzania vs Zambia

Tanzania host Zambia in this World Cup qualifying encounter, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 8 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Bet Against Both Teams Scoring

The attractive -133 about the No selection on the Both Teams to Score market is our betting prediction. We think that Tanzania or Zambia will draw a blank during the ninety minutes.

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1-0 Victory for Tanzania in Pair’s Previous H2H

Tanzania lost their last game, being beaten 1-0 at home to Niger in the World Cup qualifier.

Zambia were defeated in their previous game, losing 2-0 at home to Morocco in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tanzania overcame Zambia away in their most recent head-to-head clash. It was a 1-0 scoreline.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Tanzania logo Tanzania 8 3 1 4 6 7 -1 6:7 10
4 Zambia logo Zambia 8 3 0 5 10 10 0 10:10 9
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Confirmed Lineups

Tanzania confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yakoub Suleiman (GK), Israel Mwenda, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Pascal Msindo, Feisal Salum, Yahya Zayd, Khalid Habibu, Abdul Suleiman, Charles M'Mombwa, Paul Kasunda.

Zambia confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lawrence Mulenga (GK), Kelvin Kapumbu, Benson Sakala, Kabaso Chongo, Obino Chisala, Lubambo Musonda, Kings Kangwa, Kelvin Kampamba, Gift Mphande, Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka.

Tanzania vs Zambia Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Tanzania vs Zambia betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think there are some great odds when it comes to the BTTS No option for this World Cup qualifying game. Take the -133 with the confidence that at least one team will fail to score.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest World Cup qualifying team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Tanzania vs Zambia stats:

  • The last 12 Tanzania home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 13 of the last 15 Tanzania home matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 17 of the last 20 Tanzania matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 6 Zambia matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 8 of the last 10 Zambia matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 11 of the last 20 Zambia matches have resulted in BTTS No
BTTS No Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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If you’re anticipating a BTTS No outcome, there’s the option to combine this selection with a Full-Time Result wager on the Result & Both Teams to Score market. Here you predict which team will land a win to nil.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tanzania Tanzania logo 0 - 1 Zambia logo Zambia

We’re going for Zambia at +360 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -133
Asian Handicap Zambia +0.25 -164
Total Goals Under 2.5 -185

Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: one or both teams drawing a blank, Zambia to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap along with two or less goals to be scored.

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Tanzania vs Zambia 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.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Bookies

The bookmakers have betting odds of +138 for Zambia to triumph in this World Cup qualifying clash, with Tanzania trading at a price of +205 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +190.

There are different ways to bet on Zambia winning and that includes the -102 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Tanzania, you get half stakes refunded.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -167 for anyone predicting one side or more to fail to find the net.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Tanzania logo Tanzania Stats
Zambia logo Zambia Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Tanzania vs Zambia Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Tanzania vs Zambia team news before wagering. We’ll provide the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the latest injury updates.

Tanzania Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Zambia Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Tanzania Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

13 Yakoub Suleiman
15 Israel Mwenda 14 Bakari Mwamnyeto 4 Ibrahim Hamad 12 Pascal Msindo
6 Feisal Salum 17 Yahya Zayd 23 Khalid Habibu 9 Abdul Suleiman
8 Charles M'Mombwa 7 Paul Kasunda
16 Lawrence Mulenga
15 Kelvin Kapumbu 6 Benson Sakala 14 Kabaso Chongo 3 Obino Chisala
8 Lubambo Musonda
22 Kings Kangwa 7 Kelvin Kampamba 13 Gift Mphande 10 Fashion Sakala
20 Patson Daka

Zambia Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Tanzania Substitutes

  • 1Hussein Masaranga
  • 3Miano van den Bos
  • 10Morice Abraham
  • 11Offen Chikola
  • 16Lusajo Mwaikenda
  • 18Zuberi Foba
  • 19Tarryn Allarakhia
  • 20Novatus Miroshi
  • 21Yusuph Kagoma
  • 22Lameck Lawi

Zambia Substitutes

  • 1Patrick Chooma
  • 2Mathews Banda
  • 4Frankie Musonda
  • 9Lameck Banda
  • 11Joseph Sabobo
  • 12Emmanuel Banda
  • 17Clatous Chama
  • 18Charles Kalumba
  • 19Kennedy Musonda
  • 21Dominic Chanda
  • 23Edward Chilufya
  • 24Gift Siame

Previous Tanzania Lineups

09 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Tanzania 0-1 Niger
05 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Congo 1-1 Tanzania
27 Jul Friendlies
Tanzania 2-1 Senegal
22 Jul Friendlies
Tanzania 1-0 Uganda
06 Jun Friendlies
South Africa 0-0 Tanzania
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Morocco 2-0 Tanzania

Previous Zambia Lineups

08 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Zambia 0-2 Morocco
25 Mar Friendlies
Russia 5-0 Zambia
22 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Congo 0-3 Zambia
19 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Sierra Leone 0-2 Zambia
15 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia 1-0 Ivory Coast
15 Oct Africa Cup of Nations
Chad 0-1 Zambia
Team Squads

Tanzania Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hemed Suleiman

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ibrahim Hamad 4 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Novatus Miroshi 20 M 5 424 5 0 0 0 3 1
Feisal Salum 6 M 5 412 5 1 0 0 1 0
Dickson Job 5 D 4 359 4 1 0 0 1 0
Yakoub Suleiman 13 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0

Zambia Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Avram Grant

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Patson Daka 20 F 5 450 5 0 3 0 0 0
Kings Kangwa 17 M 5 437 5 0 0 0 2 0
Emmanuel Banda 12 M 5 397 5 0 0 0 0 0
Gift Mphande 4 D 4 291 3 2 0 0 1 0
Tresford Mulenga 16 G 3 270 3 2 0 0 0 0
FIFA FlagWorld Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification CAF Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 10 8 2 0 20:2 26
2 Burkina Faso 10 6 3 1 23:8 21
3 Sierra Leone 10 4 3 3 12:10 15
4 Guinea-Bissau 10 2 4 4 8:10 10
5 Ethiopia 10 2 3 5 9:14 9
6 Djibouti 10 0 1 9 5:33 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Senegal 10 7 3 0 22:3 24
2 Congo 10 7 1 2 15:6 22
3 Sudan 10 3 4 3 8:6 13
4 Togo 10 1 5 4 5:10 8
5 Mauritania 10 1 4 5 4:13 7
6 South Sudan 10 0 5 5 3:19 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 South Africa 10 5 3 2 15:9 18
2 Nigeria 10 4 5 1 15:8 17
3 Benin 10 5 2 3 12:11 17
4 Lesotho 10 3 3 4 9:12 12
5 Rwanda 10 3 2 5 5:9 11
6 Zimbabwe 10 0 5 5 5:12 5
World Cup Qualification CAF Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cape Verde 10 7 2 1 16:8 23
2 Cameroon 10 5 4 1 17:5 19
3 Libya 10 4 4 2 12:10 16
4 Angola 10 2 6 2 9:8 12
5 Mauritius 10 1 3 6 7:17 6
6 Eswatini 10 0 3 7 6:19 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Morocco 8 8 0 0 22:2 24
2 Niger 8 5 0 3 11:10 15
3 Tanzania 8 3 1 4 6:7 10
4 Zambia 8 3 0 5 10:10 9
5 Congo 8 0 1 7 4:24 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ivory Coast 10 8 2 0 25:0 26
2 Gabon 10 8 1 1 22:9 25
3 Gambia 10 4 1 5 27:18 13
4 Kenya 10 3 3 4 18:14 12
5 Burundi 10 3 1 6 13:13 10
6 Seychelles 10 0 0 10 2:53 0
World Cup Qualification CAF Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Algeria 10 8 1 1 24:8 25
2 Uganda 10 6 0 4 14:9 18
3 Mozambique 10 6 0 4 14:17 18
4 Guinea 10 4 3 3 11:8 15
5 Botswana 10 3 1 6 12:16 10
6 Somalia 10 0 1 9 3:20 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tunisia 10 9 1 0 22:0 28
2 Namibia 10 4 3 3 13:10 15
3 Liberia 10 4 3 3 13:11 15
4 Equatorial Guinea 9 3 2 4 8:12 11
5 Malawi 9 3 1 5 8:10 10
6 Sao Tome and P. 10 1 0 9 5:26 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ghana 10 8 1 1 23:6 25
2 Madagascar 10 6 1 3 17:12 19
3 Mali 10 5 3 2 17:6 18
4 Comoros 10 5 0 5 12:13 15
5 CAR 10 2 2 6 11:24 8
6 Chad 10 0 1 9 5:24 1