Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction

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Most Likely Score
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
1 23%
Home Win 4.35
X 18%
Draw 5.43
2 58%
Away Win 1.71
xG Home 1.59
xG Away 2.55
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
BTTS 73%

Our Prediction

Our Poisson distribution model gives Zimbabwe an expected 1.6 goals and South Africa an expected 2.6 goals. Zimbabwe have a 23% win probability, draw stands at 18%, and South Africa at 58%. The most likely exact scoreline is 1–2. Over 2.5 goals looks likely at 78%.

Correct Score Predictions

1:2 8.2%
1:3 7%
2:2 6.5%
1:1 6.4%
2:3 5.6%
0:2 5.2%
2:1 5.1%
1:4 4.5%
0:3 4.4%
0:1 4.1%
2:4 3.6%
3:2 3.5%

Detailed Analysis

Best Pick South Africa Win
Probability 45%
Predicted Odds 2.22
Market Odds 2.36

Team Comparison

Zimbabwe South Africa
4 League Position 2
1 Points 6
0% Win % 67%
1.33 Avg Goals Scored 1.67
2 Avg Goals Conceded 1.33

Head to Head

10 Oct 2025 World Cup - Qualification Africa
Zimbabwe 0 : 0 South Africa
D
07 Jun 2025 COSAFA Cup
South Africa 2 : 0 Zimbabwe
L
11 Jun 2024 World Cup - Qualification Africa
South Africa 3 : 1 Zimbabwe
L