Tanzania vs Zambia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Oct 2025
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.
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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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 |
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6:7 | 10 |
| 4 | Zambia |
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10:10 | 9 |
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:
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.
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
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
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.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
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.
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.
The best football betting sites cover World Cup qualifying games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Tanzania Stats
Zambia Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
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
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
Previous Zambia Lineups
Tanzania Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Hemed Suleiman
Zambia Player Stats & Squad
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
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