Zimbabwe vs South Africa — Africa Cup of Nations
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Zimbabwe and South Africa meet in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 season, in a match played on 29 December 2025. Zimbabwe have recorded 4 wins from 16 matches this season (25% win rate), averaging 1.06 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game. BTTS has occurred in 63% of their fixtures; Over 2.5 goals in 44%; and clean sheets in 25% of games. South Africa have won 58% of their 19 matches, with 1.74 goals scored and 0.89 conceded per game. Their BTTS rate stands at 42%, Over 2.5 at 53%, and clean sheets at 42%.
The final score was Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa. All statistics on this page cover the full season and are updated after each match round.
Season Statistics
Zimbabwe—
South Africa4º
Position
2º
0.33
PPG
2.00
0%
Win %
67%
1.33
Goals / game
1.67
2.00
Conceded / game
1.33
63%
BTTS %
42%
25%
Clean sheet %
42%
44%
Over 2.5 %
53%
4.5
Avg corners
4.1
10.5
Avg shots
15.4
3.3
Avg shots on target
6.0
2.0
Avg yellow cards
2.2
15.0
Avg fouls
13.3
31.0%
Avg possession
62.1%
Goals Scored
| Zimbabwe | Home | Away | South Africa | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Scored | 69% | 75% | 67% | 74% | 77% | 67% |
| Over 1.5 Scored | 25% | 50% | 17% | 58% | 62% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 Scored | 13% | 25% | 8% | 32% | 31% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 25% | 33% | 26% | 23% | 33% |
Goals Conceded
| Zimbabwe | Home | Away | South Africa | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Conceded | 75% | 75% | 75% | 58% | 46% | 83% |
| Over 1.5 Conceded | 38% | 25% | 42% | 26% | 15% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 Conceded | 13% | 25% | 8% | 5% | 0% | 17% |
| Clean Sheets | 25% | 25% | 25% | 42% | 54% | 17% |
Over 2.5 & BTTS Predictions
| Zimbabwe | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 81% | 89% |
| Over 1.5 | 75% | 74% |
| Over 2.5 | 44% | 53% |
| Over 3.5 | 25% | 32% |
| Over 4.5 | 6% | 16% |
| BTTS | 63% | 42% |
| BTTS & Win | 19% | 26% |
| BTTS & Draw | 19% | 11% |
| BTTS & Over 2.5 | 44% | 37% |
| BTTS No & Over 2.5 | 0% | 16% |
1st Half / 2nd Half
| Zimbabwe | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Win 1st Half | 31% | 37% |
| Draw 1st Half | 44% | 47% |
| Loss 1st Half | 25% | 16% |
| Scored 1st Half | 50% | 53% |
| Conceded 1st Half | 50% | 42% |
| Win 2nd Half | 31% | 53% |
| Draw 2nd Half | 38% | 32% |
| Loss 2nd Half | 31% | 16% |
| Scored 2nd Half | 38% | 68% |
| Conceded 2nd Half | 38% | 37% |
| Over 0.5 HT | 75% | 68% |
| Over 1.5 HT | 44% | 37% |
Recent Venue Form
Zimbabwe (H)L
Congo DR1–2
Congo DR1–2W
Zambia U231–0
Zambia U231–0LSouth Africa2–3
South Africa2–3DSouth Africa0–0
South Africa0–0L
Rwanda0–1
Rwanda0–1D
Benin2–2
Benin2–2South Africa (A)W
Egypt1–0
Egypt1–0W
Eritrea5–0
Eritrea5–0D
Czechia1–1
Czechia1–1L
Mexico0–2
Mexico0–2D
Jamaica1–1
Jamaica1–1WZimbabwe3–2
Zimbabwe3–2Number of Corners
10.0
Corners / Match
4 games
League Avg
8.6
51 games
7.9
Corners / Match
7 games
| Match Corners | Zimbabwe | South Africa | League Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6 | 75% | 71% | 71% |
| Over 7 | 75% | 71% | 63% |
| Over 8 | 75% | 57% | 55% |
| Over 9 | 75% | 29% | 49% |
| Over 10 | 75% | 14% | 25% |
| Over 11 | 25% | 0% | 14% |
| Over 12 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| Over 13 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
Team Corners
| Team Corners | Zimbabwe | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Corners Against / Match | 5.5 | 3.7 |
| Over 2.5 Corners For | 100% | 57% |
| Over 3.5 Corners For | 50% | 43% |
| Over 4.5 Corners For | 50% | 43% |
| Over 2.5 Corners Against | 100% | 71% |
| Over 3.5 Corners Against | 75% | 43% |
| Over 4.5 Corners Against | 75% | 29% |
Head to Head · 6 matches
0
Zimbabwe
0%
2
Draws
33%
4
South Africa
67%
50%
Over 1.5
3/6
33%
Over 2.5
2/6
33%
Over 3.5
2/6
33%
BTTS
2/6
29/12/25South Africa
Zimbabwe
2–3South Africa10/10/25South Africa
Zimbabwe
0–0South Africa07/06/25Zimbabwe
South Africa
2–0Zimbabwe11/06/24Zimbabwe
South Africa
3–1Zimbabwe11/11/21Zimbabwe
South Africa
1–0Zimbabwe03/09/21South Africa
Zimbabwe
0–0South AfricaEvents
7'⚽T. Moremi(L. Foster)
19'⚽T. Maswanhise(J. Fabisch)
34'🟨Sipho Mbule
46'🔄S. Sithole(B. J. Aubaas)
50'⚽L. Foster
59'🔄B. Antonio(J. Zindoga)
59'🔄D. Msendami(T. Chirewa)
60'🔄P. Dube(M. Bonne)
73'🔄L. Foster(E. Makgopa)
73'⚽ ogA. Modiba
75'🔄M. Garananga(E. Jalai)
76'🔄T. Moremi(M. Nkota)
80'•Mohau Nkota
81'🟨Marvelous Nakamba
82'⚽ PO. Appollis
86'🔄S. Mbule(T. Mbatha)
88'🔄J. Fabisch(T. Chakuchichi)
Match Statistics
ZimbabweSouth Africa
3Shots on target9
10Total shots16
34Possession %66
3Corners3
14Fouls11
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 1 |  Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| 1 |  Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 1 |  Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 1 |  Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 |  Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 2 |  Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 |  Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 3 |  Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 3 |  Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 |  Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 4 |  Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 |  Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| 4 |  Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Team Insights
Zimbabwe- ●Zimbabwe have failed to win in their last 3 matches.
South Africa—
Season Schedule
ZimbabweLHSouth Africa2–3
South Africa2–3DAAngola1–1
Angola1–1LAEgypt1–2
Egypt1–2South AfricaLHCameroon1–2
Cameroon1–2WAZimbabwe3–2
Zimbabwe3–2LAEgypt0–1
Egypt0–1WHAngola2–1
Angola2–1Top Scorers
ZimbabweW. Musona2 ⚽
P. Dube2 ⚽
T. Maswanhise2 ⚽
T. Ngwenya2 ⚽
K. Musona1 ⚽
Munashe Garananga1 ⚽
South AfricaO. Appollis4 ⚽
L. Foster4 ⚽
T. Mokoena3 ⚽
T. Mbatha2 ⚽
P. Maswanganyi2 ⚽
I. Rayners2 ⚽
Cards Given
ZimbabweMarvelous Nakamba2 🟨
G. Takwara1 🟨
Godknows Murwira1 🟨
Ishmael Wadi1 🟨
J. Makunike1 🟨
Divine Lunga1 🟨
South AfricaNkosinathi Sibisi2 🟨
S. Mkhize2 🟨
Aubrey Modiba2 🟨
Lyle Foster2 🟨
K. Sebelebele2 🟨
S. Ngezana2 🟨