Side With Super Eagles to Cover the Line

We’re expecting a sizeable win for Nigeria against Zimbabwe. Our betting prediction is to back the 1.92 about our selection on the Asian Handicap with a -1.5 goal deficit.

Match Preview & H2H

Nigeria´s last game was on the road against Rwanda and the World Cup qualifier at Stade Amahoro finished in a 2-0 win, with Victor Osimhen scoring both goals.

Zimbabwe drew 2-2 with Benin in their previous match. Marshall Munetsi and Knowledge Musona found the net for Zimbabwe in the World Cup qualfier at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

Nigeria and Zimbabwe played out a 1-1 draw when they last met. This was a World Cup qualifier at Stade Huye in Butare, Rwanda in November 2023.

Confirmed Lineups

Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Stanley Nwabili (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon.

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Washington Arubi (GK), Emmanuel Jalai, Munashe Garananga, John Takwara, Divine Lunga, Andy Rinomhota, Marshall Munetsi, Jordan Zemura, Khama Billiat, Knowledge Musona, Walter Musona.

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Expert Africa World Cup Qualification Analysis

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Nigeria vs Zimbabwe stats:

Nigeria have won 6 of their past 10 home matches
Nigeria have kept 9 clean sheets in their past 20 matches
Zimbabwe have failed to win any of their last 5 matches
Zimbabwe have lost 6 of their past 10 away matches
Zimbabwe have conceded 2 or more goals in 3 of their last 5 matches

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Prediction

Nigeria -1.5 look a great bet on the Asian Handicap market for this World Cup qualifier. Our prediction is that the Super Eagles will win by two or more goals and you can get 1.92.

There’s a chance to move the line and back Nigeria with a bigger handicap which means you get more attractive odds.

Our Pick

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Published 04:25, 24 March 2025

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Odds

The latest betting odds give Nigeria a 79% chance of winning which means they’re overwhelming 1.26 favourites to win this Africa World Cup Qualification clash with the bookies. Zimbabwe are the 14.00 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.43.

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Last 5 Matches

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Head to Head

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Africa World Cup Qualification: 19/11 2023 Zimbabwe 1 Nigeria 1

Team Stats

Latest Africa World Cup Qualification and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Nigeria Betting Stats

Zimbabwe Betting Stats

Full time Result

10 wins, 5 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

4 wins, 9 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Nigeria

Zimbabwe

Goals / match

1.6 1.6

Conceded / match

0.6 1.2

Total / match

2.2 2.8

Goals

An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 12 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Nigeria

Zimbabwe

Goals / match

1.6 1.6

Conceded / match

0.6 1.2

Total / match

2.2 2.8

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Nigeria

Zimbabwe

Goals / match

1.6 1.6

Conceded / match

0.6 1.2

Total / match

2.2 2.8

Corners

An average of 3.71 corners awarded and 4 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
An average of 3.6 corners awarded and 4 corners against in the last 5 home matches
An average of 7.71 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
An average of 7.6 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 7 matches
Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 3 of the last 5 home matches

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Corner Stats - Last 5 Matches

Nigeria

Zimbabwe

For / match

3.6 2

Against / match

4 2.8

Total / match

7.6 4.8

Corners

An average of 3.33 corners awarded and 4.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
An average of 4.5 corners awarded and 3 corners against in the last 2 away matches
An average of 8 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
An average of 7.5 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 away matches

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Corner Stats - Last 5 Matches

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Zimbabwe

For / match

3.6 2

Against / match

4 2.8

Total / match

7.6 4.8

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Corner Stats - Last 5 Matches

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Zimbabwe

For / match

3.6 2

Against / match

4 2.8

Total / match

7.6 4.8

Possession

An average of 43% possession in the last 7 matches
An average of 44% possession in the last 5 home matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 7 matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 5 home matches

Possession

An average of 46% possession in the last 3 matches
An average of 52% possession in the last 2 away matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 3 matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 2 away matches

Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the Nigeria vs Zimbabwe team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe Lineups

Nigeria Confirmed Lineup 4-1-3-2

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nigeria Confirmed Lineup 4-1-3-2

23 Stanley Nwabili

12 Bright Osayi-Samuel 5 William Troost-Ekong 21 Calvin Bassey 2 Ola Aina

4 Wilfred Ndidi

11 Samuel Chukwueze 7 Ademola Lookman 17 Alex Iwobi

9 Victor Osimhen 15 Moses Simon

22 Washington Arubi

23 Emmanuel Jalai 4 Munashe Garananga 2 John Takwara 5 Divine Lunga

10 Andy Rinomhota 8 Marshall Munetsi

3 Jordan Zemura 11 Khama Billiat 17 Knowledge Musona

12 Walter Musona

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nigeria Substitutes

1Kayode Iyanu Bankole
3S. Onyemaechi
6Igoh Ogbu
8Toluwalase Arokodare
10Joe Aribo
13Papa Daniel
14Jordan Torunarigha
16Amas Obasogie
18Alhassan Yusuf
19Umar Sadiq
20Raphael Onyedika
22Victor Okoh Boniface

Zimbabwe Substitutes

1Marley Tavaziva
6Isheanesu Mauchi
7Terrence Dzvukamanja
9Prince Dube
13Tymon Machope
14Peter Muduwa
15Mthokozisi Msebe
16Martin Mapisa
18Richard Hachiro
19Tawanda Maswanhise
20Tawanda Chirewa
21Godknows Murwira

Previous Nigeria Lineups

21 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification

Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Zimbabwe Lineups

20 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification

Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin

Confirmed Lineups

Get the jump ahead of kick-off by accessing the confirmed lineups and find out who is on the substitutes bench. We have the formations and previous starting 11s.

Team Squads

Nigeria Squad

Zimbabwe Squad

Get the important stats for every player thanks to our team-by-team squad information.

Tables & Standings

World Cup Qualification CAF Group C

#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	South Africa	5	3	1	1	8:5	10
2	Benin	5	2	2	1	6:5	8
3	Rwanda	5	2	1	2	3:3	7
4	Nigeria	5	1	3	1	6:5	6
5	Lesotho	5	1	2	2	3:4	5
6	Zimbabwe	5	0	3	2	4:8	3

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#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	South Africa	3	3	0	0	7:2	9
2	Benin	2	2	0	0	3:1	6
3	Rwanda	3	1	1	1	2:2	4
4	Nigeria	2	0	2	0	2:2	2
5	Zimbabwe	3	0	2	1	3:5	2
6	Lesotho	2	0	1	1	0:1	1

We’re on hand to provide you with the updated Africa World Cup Qualification standings. Find out where each team is placed in the table after the latest results.