Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Zimbabwe vs South Africa

Zimbabwe host South Africa in this World Cup qualifying meeting, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Friday 10 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the -137 when it comes to Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We don’t think Zimbabwe and South Africa will serve up a goalfest.

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Zimbabwe were defeated last time out and that was in the World Cup qualifier. They were beaten at home to Rwanda by a 1-0 scoreline.

South Africa played Nigeria at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Africa have won the last two encounters against Zimbabwe, landing winning home scorelines of 3-1 and 1-0. Aside from one draw, South Africa have dominated the previous 3 H2H meetings with two wins.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	South Africa	10	5	3	2	15	9	6	15:9	18
6	Zimbabwe	10	0	5	5	5	12	-7	5:12	5

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Confirmed Lineups

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Washington Arubi (GK), Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Munashe Garananga, Gerald Takwara, Jordan Zemura, Marshall Munetsi, Divine Lunga, Marvelous Nakamba, Knowledge Musona, Tawanda Chirewa, Khama Billiat.

South Africa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronwen Williams (GK), Khuliso Mudau, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Sphephelo Sithole, Teboho Mokoena, Mohau Nkota, Sipho Mbule, Oswin Appollis, Lyle Foster.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Zimbabwe vs South Africa with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Match Prediction

We don’t think the net will bulge too many times in this World Cup qualifying game. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 Goals and this selection is attractively priced at -137.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest World Cup qualifying team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Zimbabwe vs South Africa stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Zimbabwe games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Zimbabwe games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Zimbabwe games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 South Africa games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 18 South Africa games on the road.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There are bigger odds on the cards if you combine the Under 2.5 Goals selection on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. BTTS No is the other pick that you can include here.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Zimbabwe 0 - 2 South Africa

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for South Africa which is available at odds of +255. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa 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.

According to the betting odds, South Africa are major -417 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 81% chance of winning this World Cup qualifying clash. If you’re interested in wagering Zimbabwe, you can get +1300 for the underdog.

The Asian Handicap can be a good value alternative to Full-Time Result betting. South Africa -1.5 are available to back at -110 and that means you need them to beat Zimbabwe by two or more goals.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -435 available for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+1300

X

+380

2

-417

Half-Time Result

1

+1100

X

+133

2

-133

Double Chance

1X

+245

12

-714

X2

-5000

Draw No Bet

1

+900

2

-2500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-123

2 Hcp -1.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+260

No

-435

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Zimbabwe Stats

South Africa Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.80 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 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

Zimbabwe vs South Africa Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Zimbabwe vs South Africa team news. Receive the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury updates.

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