Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Zimbabwe vs South Africa

Zimbabwe square off against South Africa at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Monday 29 December.

We’re confident that one of Zimbabwe and South Africa will fail to get on the scoresheet. The odds of -147 when it comes to the BTTS No option are definitely worth taking based on the latest stats.

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Zimbabwe played Angola in their last game. It was a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw at Stade de Marrakech. Mario Marinica's side enjoyed just 37% possession and had four shots on target, while Knowledge Musona scored the goal.

South Africa suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations scoreline occurred at Stade Adrar against Egypt. Bafana Bafana dominated possession with 64% of the ball and had six shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

South Africa have avoided defeat against Zimbabwe in the past four games, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 Africa World Cup Qualification draw. The 4 most recent H2H games have included two South Africa victories along with two draws.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	South Africa	2	1	0	1	2	2	0	2:2	3
4	Zimbabwe	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	2:3	1

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Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Zimbabwe vs South Africa with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We think there are some great odds when it comes to the BTTS No option for this Africa Cup of Nations game. Take the -147 with the confidence that at least one team will fail to score.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Africa Cup of Nations team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Zimbabwe vs South Africa stats:

• 3 of the last 5 Zimbabwe matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 8 of the last 10 South Africa matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 12 of the last 20 South Africa matches have resulted in BTTS No

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -147 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Zimbabwe 0 - 1 South Africa

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of South Africa at odds of +410. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lyle Foster to Score +210

Lyle Foster (South Africa) has racked up three goals in his past seven matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +210.

Latest Lyle Foster Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+480

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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.

The South Africa betting odds are -141 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 58% chance of winning. Zimbabwe are the underdogs at +410 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing South Africa -0.75 at -106. If they beat Zimbabwe by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -147 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

If you visit one of the recommended betting sites, it’s fantastic to access hundreds of markets for whichever Africa Cup of Nations game appeals. Scan through the choices and pick your football wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+410

X

+250

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+420

X

+118

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

+105

12

-345

X2

-625

Draw No Bet

1

+240

2

-385

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-120

2 Hcp -0.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-147

Iqraam Rayners is the market leader at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Iqraam Rayners (South Africa)

First

+155

Anytime

+350

Lyle Foster (South Africa)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Appollis, Oswin (South Africa) (South Africa)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Tshepang Moremi (South Africa)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Washington Navaya (Zimbabwe)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Knowledge Musona (Zimbabwe)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Mohau Nkota (South Africa)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Sipho Mbule (South Africa)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Thalente Mbatha (South Africa)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Khuliso Mudau (South Africa)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Aubrey Modiba (South Africa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Bill Antonio (Zimbabwe)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Daniel Msendami (Zimbabwe)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Jonah Fabisch (Zimbabwe)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Zimbabwe Stats

South Africa Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 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 1.60 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.33 corners against in the last 3 away matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 11.33 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches

Possession

• An average of 30.00% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 0% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 60.50% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 58.00% possession in the last 3 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 3 away matches

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Zimbabwe vs South Africa Lineups & Team News

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