Zimbabwe vs South Africa Live Stream & Tips - South Africa backed to get the job done
The upcoming Zimbabwe vs South Africa match, although a home fixture for Zimbabwe, will be played in South Africa. Historically, South Africa has been dominant in this fixture, winning seven out of ten encounters. Zimbabwe is currently struggling, sitting at the bottom of Group C with just one win in their last 13 matches. In contrast, South Africa has shown strong form, winning 8 of their last 11 qualifiers. With key players like Khama Billiat returning for Zimbabwe, and South Africa missing suspended player Siyabonga Ngezana, South Africa is still favored to win.
- South Africa has a strong track record against Zimbabwe, winning 7 out of 10 matches.
- Zimbabwe is winless in 12 of their last 13 matches and sits at the bottom of Group C.
- South Africa has won 8 of their last 11 major tournament qualifiers, despite recent point deduction.
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While this is a home fixture for Zimbabwe, the match is being played in South Africa. I am backing Bafana Bafana to get the three points after recently being docked three points.
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- Head to Head
- Zimbabwe Form
- Zimbabwe Team News
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Team News
- Zimbabwe have lost their last 2 World Cup Qualifiers to nil.
- Zimbabwe are winless in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- South Africa have won their last 3 matches vs Zimbabwe.
- South Africa have won 8 of their last 11 matches (Tournament Qualifiers).
Head to Head
South Africa have won seven of their 10 matches against Zimbabwe while there has only been one draw. Zimbabwe have won twice.
Zimbabwe Form
Zimbabwe are winless in their eight World Cup qualifiers (four losses, four draws) and sit bottom of Group C. Their last 13 matches have seen just one win.
After drawing two World Cup qualifiers back in March, they exited the COSAFA Cup in the Group Stages. A 1-1 draw in a friendly international followed in June.
In September’s World Cup qualifiers, they lost 1-0 in both matches. A defeat away to Benin was followed by a home loss to Rwanda.
Zimbabwe Team News
Coach Michael Nees has a very strong squad at his disposal. Khama Billiat is back after an injury in attack.
Thando Ngwenya has been on fire for AmaZulu with four goals in his last five matches. Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami has been left out in favour of more experienced players.
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Elvis Chipezeze, Martin Mapisa
Defenders: Brandon Galloway, Munashe Garananga, Teenage Hadebe, Emmanuel Jalai, Divine Lunga, Godknows Murwira, Gerald Takwara, Jordan Zemura
Midfielders: Tawanda Chirewa, Jonah Fabisch, Marshall Munetsi, Knowledge Musona, Marvelous Nakamba
Strikers: Bill Antonio, Khama Billiat, Prince Dube, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Tawanda Maswanhise, Walter Musona, Thando Ngwenya
South Africa Form
South Africa have won eight of their last 11 qualifiers for major tournaments. They were docked three points for fielding a suspended player during their World Cup qualification pursuit.
A 2-0 win over Lesotho in March was awarded as a 3-0 win after Teboho Mokoena started the match despite being suspended. They beat Benin 2-0 away in their next qualifier.
The next 14 fixtures were largely with shadow squads in the CHAN and COSAFA Cups. In September’s WC Qualifiers, Bafana Bafana beat Lesotho 3-0 and drew 1-1 at home to Nigeria.
South Africa Team News
Coach Hugo Broos is without the suspended Siyabonga Ngezana in defence. Khuliso Mudau returns to the squad in defence.
Striker Iqraam Rayners has withdrawn due to injury, as has winger Relebohile Mofokeng.
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Thabang Matuludi, Malibongwe Khoza, Khulumani Ndamane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukelo Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thapelo Morena
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha, Mduduzi Shabalala, Sipho Mbule, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas
Forwards: Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Mohau Nkota
Verdict
I am backing South Africa to win to nil in Durban.
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