Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction & Picks - AFCON
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by Tyler Doty in AFCON Picks
South Africa is not in danger, but could lose everything if it fails to get a good result against Zimbabwe on Monday. In a Marrakech stadium that is often full thanks to the last-minute opening of the gates, the favorites will try to stick to the script at the end of regulation time.
With three points to their name, the South Africans have everything they need to hold on to their place and qualify for the round of 16. However, they must be careful not to get carried away, as with one point, the green and yellow team can overtake their opponents in the standings and fly into the final phase.
The tension will be palpable in one of the country's most beautiful cities, but there will inevitably be disappointment when the final whistle blows. After a successful previous edition, the AFS does not want to stop at this stage of the competition.
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Zimbabwe vs South Africa Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
3
|
1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
Zimbabwe and South Africa Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 26, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 22, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 17, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 13, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 20, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 15, 2024 - AFCON
Oct 14, 2024 - AFCON
Sep 10, 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 26, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 22, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 17, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 13, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 26, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 22, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 16, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 22, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 16, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 18, 2025 - African Nations Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 26, 2025 - AFCON
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 15, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Aug 8, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Jun 15, 2025 - COSAFA Cup
Zimbabwe against South Africa : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
40 %
60 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2025 - COSAFA Cup
Jun 11, 2024 - World Cup
Nov 11, 2021 - World Cup
Sep 3, 2021 - World Cup
Zimbabwe - South Africa: Form Analysis
Zimbabwe goes into this match with a clear lack of confidence. They lost to Egypt despite taking the lead. And despite their efforts against Angola, Mario Marinica's team only managed to secure a single point in a match that was decisive for the rest of the competition. Unable to keep a clean sheet in any of their games so far, the Warriors will need to do just that on Monday evening if they are to hope that luck will finally turn in their favor when the final whistle blows.
Zimbabwe needs to pull off a miracle.
They will need to recapture the form they showed against Angola on the opening day, a tense match in which Bafana Bafana made the difference in the second half. Hugo Broos's men need to shake off the frustration of the second half against Egypt, with numerous missed chances and a clear penalty not given by the referee. It is time for the AFS to get back on track and secure second place in Group B.
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South Africa v Zimbabwe last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 1 - 3
Zimbabwe & South Africa Squad Analysis
The four players who made the difference for Zimbabwe are expected to be in action on Monday evening. Dube and Jalai stood out against Egypt, while Musona equalized against Angola in the second half. Antonio, who is lively in midfield, also has a role to play. He provided the assist in the 58th minute and also scored a goal in November during the last gathering.
They are expected to be at their best for what is likely to be their last match of the 2025/2026 AFCON.
If there is one player to watch out for on the South African side, it is Lyle Foster. A scorer and assist provider against Angola, he failed to make the difference in the next 90 minutes. His goal will be to score a third goal since September with the national team. With the lively Appollis on the wings, South Africa has a duo that can make the difference at any moment in a match.
Most goals and assists
Zimbabwe
South Africa
K. Musona
(1 Goals)
,
P. Dube
(1 Goals)
O. Appollis
(1 Goals)
,
L. Foster
(1 Goals)
B. Antonio
(1 Assists)
,
E. Jalai
(1 Assists)
T. Moremi
(1 Assists)
,
L. Foster
(1 Assists)
Zimbabwe and South Africa Stats in AFCON
Zimbabwe - South Africa Key Points
- Zimbabwe has earned only one point since the start of the competition.
- Zimbabwe has conceded at least one goal in its last five matches.
- Zimbabwe has not won any of its last five matches.
- South Africa has two more points than its opponent in the standings.
- South Africa has kept two consecutive clean sheets against Zimbabwe.
- South Africa has only had one shot on target out of 18 attempts against Egypt.
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Our Zimbabwe vs South Africa Prediction
South Africa has its destiny in its own hands. After the frustration and the penalty not awarded against Egypt, the South Africans must quickly move on by securing a second victory in three days in this competition. Zimbabwe seems to be the best possible opponent to get them back on track, as poor results are commonplace for the team on the left side of the poster. If the Bafana Bafana want to secure their place in the round of 16, a victory is a must on Monday evening.
Our prediction for Zimbabwe vs South Africa: South Africa to win!
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