Zimbabwe vs Benin prediction, betting tips on March 20, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 5th round of the African World Cup qualifiers, a match between the national teams of Zimbabwe and Benin will take place on March 20, 2025. The nominally visiting team aims not to fall behind their competitors and intends to win against the main outsider of the group.
Our Prediction for the Match Zimbabwe vs Benin
The Zimbabwe national team missed last year's Africa Cup of Nations due to a FIFA "ban". However, they played in the three previous tournaments and have already qualified for the next one. On the other hand, their journey in the African Nations Championship ended last autumn, losing to Eswatini. Benin will play in this year's second CAN since 2010. However, they were denied entry to the championship by Togo, also last November.
Zimbabwe started the World Cup qualification unexpectedly weakly. They had draws against Rwanda and even Nigeria. However, they then lost to both Lesotho and South Africa, dropping to the last place in the table. The guests, after starting with a 1-2 against the favorite from South Africa, only improved afterwards. Initially, there was a draw with Lesotho on the road, and in June they not only beat Rwanda but also unexpectedly defeated the Nigerians.
Nees' wards score an average of one goal per game, conceding slightly fewer in return. Their opponent has a slightly livelier statistic - 1.3/1.2.
Zimbabwe vs Benin: Key Statistics and Trends
- Zimbabwe lost three of their last four matches
- 40% of the team's matches end with goals from both sides and the average total goals per match is 1.9
- Benin has drawn three times in a row
- 50% of the team's matches end with goals from both sides and the average total goals per match is 2.3
Zimbabwe vs Benin: Possible Starting Lineups
Zimbabwe (possible lineup): Chitsumba - Lunga, Takwara, Garananga, Murwira, Musona - Hakiro, Rinomhota, Munetsi - Mapfumo, Chirewa
Benin (possible lineup): Dandjinu - Kiki, Tijani, Untondji, Mumini - Ishola, D'Almeida, Hassan, Dokun, Dossou - Munye
Previous Matches: Zimbabwe vs Benin
The teams will meet for their first head-to-head match.
Free Prediction for the Match Zimbabwe vs Benin
Of course, looking at the table, one might anticipate success for the nominal guests on neutral ground. But since summer, things might have changed - for now, a neutral "total under 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.8) applies.
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the African World Cup qualifying table.