Angola vs Zimbabwe Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in AFCON Predictions
After starting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 with identical defeats, Angola and Zimbabwe square off on matchday two with their tournament hopes possibly on the line. This Group B match in Marrakesh on Boxing Day between the ‘Red Devils’ and the ‘Warriors’, both on zero points, comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
Angola started the tournament with a 2-1 defeat to South Africa, while Zimbabwe were overpowered by Egypt by the same score. With the top two teams advancing to the knockouts and the third team holding on to their chances, the loser here could be virtually knocked out of the race.
Both teams had contrasting routes to the finals, with Angola remaining unbeaten in the qualifiers and Zimbabwe staying defiant and losing only once. Even in their match against the much-fancied Egypt, Zimbabwe held their own for a long time before wilting under pressure. Can they take heart from that and push the fancied Angolans? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Angola v Zimbabwe Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.76 | 3.3 | 5.4 |
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1.86 | 3.19 | 4.98 |
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1.78 | 3.3 | 5.35 |
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1.75 | 3.3 | 5.25 |
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1.75 | 3.25 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Angola and Zimbabwe?
Our prediction for the Angola vs Zimbabwe match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/12/2025 between Angola and Zimbabwe in AFCON :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 47.55% for a win of Angola against Zimbabwe with odds of 1.86 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Angola vs Zimbabwe is 19.13% with odds of 3.45 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.32% chance ⭐ for a win of Zimbabwe vs Angola with odds of 5.8 at 888Starz.
Angola - Zimbabwe Prediction and Best Odds:
| Angola Zimbabwe Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Angola wins | 47.55% | 1.86 at Melbet |
| Under 2.5 | 51.99% | 1.85 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score | 57.14% | 2.63 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Angola | 28.5% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Angola vs Zimbabwe Form
Angola and Zimbabwe's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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4
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1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 |
Angola and Zimbabwe Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - AFCON
17 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
14 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship
7 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - AFCON
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship
3 Aug 2025 - African Nations Championship
10 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - AFCON
17 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
14 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sept 2024 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - AFCON
17 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
Angola - Zimbabwe: Form Analysis
Angola started their finals tournament with a 2-1 loss to South Africa on matchday one. A 21st-minute goal gave South Africa the lead, and although Angola equalised in the 35th minute through Show, a 79th-minute winner from South Africa sealed the deal.
It was a rude awakening for the Red Devils, who were unbeaten in the qualifiers (W4, D2). Their place in the knockouts isn’t yet a certainty, and anything less than a win would push them to the danger zone.
Angola won only three of their last nine matches (D2, L4).
Zimbabwe showed promise in their tournament opener against Egypt, taking a 20th-minute lead through Prince Dube. Egypt were frustrated by some top saves, but a 64th-minute strike from Omar Marmoush and a stoppage-time winner from Mo Salah saved them the blushes.
The Warriors have won only two of their last 18 matches, including friendlies (D6, L10), and may struggle to add to that winning count here. That said, Zimbabwe could relish frustrating another top opponent.
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Angola against Zimbabwe Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Substitutes
A. Signori
Neblu
DefenderK. Gaspar
N. Fortuna
R. Modesto
Pedro Bondo
E. Afonso
MidfielderM. Balburdia
Maestro
Milson
R. Nteka
Z. Luvumbo
C. Banza
M. Afonso
Mabululu
E. Chipezeze
M. Mapisa
DefenderB. Galloway
I. Mauchi
S. Fusire
A. Mudimu
MidfielderP. Padera
G. Murwira
T. Chirewa
I. Wadi
D. Msendami
T. Maswanhise
W. Navaya
J. Zindonga
T. Chakuchichi
Angola & Zimbabwe Squad Analysis
Angola will be without forward Zini for this match. The rest of the squad are fit, and also there are no suspensions in the squad. That could see them tinker with their combination, although they featured in a 3-1-4-2 system against South Africa.
That system saw Show start slightly ahead of the three defenders, although they could revert to a more conventional 4-2-3-1 here. That would see M’Bala Nzola and Gelson Dala lead their front line.
Fredy has two goals and three assists in his last four games for club and Angola.
Zimbabwe have no confirmed absentees and is likely to be at full strength. They lined up in a 4-1-4-1 system against Egypt to stifle their attack and frustrate their front line with a five-man midfield unit.
They could revert to a more common 4-2-3-1 formation here to take advantage of a vulnerable Angolan defensive unit. Either way, Prince Dube could continue to be the focal point of their attacks, as he scored four goals in his last five games for club and country.
Most goals and assists
Angola
Zimbabwe
Show
(1 Goals)
,
G. Dala
(1 Goals)
P. Dube
(1 Goals)
,
K. Musona
(1 Goals)
,
T. Maswanhise
(1 Goals)
Fredy
(1 Assists)
,
To Carneiro
(1 Assists)
E. Jalai
(1 Assists)
,
B. Antonio
(1 Assists)
,
J. Fabisch
(1 Assists)
Angola - Zimbabwe Key Points
- Five of Angola’s last seven matches saw both teams score goals.
- Zimbabwe’s last three matches produced goals from both teams.
- Zimbabwe kept only one clean sheet in their last 11 matches.
- Two of the last three matches between these sides, although played between 2005 and 2012, produced goals from both teams.
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Our Angola vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Angola and Zimbabwe both lost their opening matches of this competition by a 2-1 scoreline, although in contrasting manners. Angola had high hopes of riding on their unbeaten qualifying campaign but fell to South Africa. Zimbabwe frustrated Egypt for long periods and even took the lead but eventually lost. Angola have Egypt waiting on matchday three, so they can’t leave their qualification hopes for late in the day. Zimbabwe will hope they can do better than on matchday one.
Both teams are likely to fancy their chances in the final third, and our Angola vs Zimbabwe prediction is BTTS.
Angola vs Zimbabwe Alternative Predictions
Gelson Dala to score anytime
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Angola Zimbabwe
| Angola vs Zimbabwe | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola wins | 1.75 | 1.86 | +6.3% |
| Draw | 3.64 | 3.45 | -5.2% |
| Zimbabwe wins | 4.82 | 5.8 | +20.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Angola is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 6.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 57.1% and is now 53.8% (-3.4%)
Angola vs Zimbabwe - FAQs
The Angola vs Zimbabwe AFCON match will be televised live on Channel 4, E4 and 4seven in the UK. Live streaming can also be viewed on Channel 4, as well as Channel 4 Sport YouTube.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our AFCON Livescore page!
This is the 35th edition of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations tournament organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It will be the second edition hosted by Morocco and will be played between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026.
Egypt is the most successful nation in the history of AFCON, winning seven titles. The last of those wins came in 2010, and they have also been runners-up on three occasions, the last coming in 2021.
Cameroon are next in that list with five tournament wins, the last coming in 2017. Ghana won the competition four times, while Nigeria and Ivory Coast have had three wins each.
Ivory Coast are the defending champions from the 2023 edition.
The 24 teams are divided into six groups, with the top two teams of each group advancing to the round of 16. Joining them would be the best four third-placed teams.
Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros.
Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe.
Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania.
Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana.
Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan.
Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique.
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