Namibia vs Zimbabwe prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 10, 2024
One of the matches in the third round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will take place on Thursday in Windhoek, where Namibia will host Zimbabwe at the Independence Stadium. Here’s a preview and prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Namibia
The "Brave Warriors" made it to the Africa Cup of Nations and pleasantly surprised fans during the group stage. In three matches, the team collected four points, finishing third in their group. However, Namibia then faced Angola in the playoffs and suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Namibia had a strong start, securing victories in the opening rounds against Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe. However, in June, they dropped points in matches against Liberia and Tunisia. Namibia currently holds second place in their qualifying group.
Things haven’t gone as well for Namibia in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where the "Brave Warriors" lost 0-1 to Cameroon away and suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Kenya in the second round.
Zimbabwe
The "Warriors" were unable to participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to a suspension. In the World Cup qualifiers, Zimbabwe began with two draws—0-0 against Rwanda and 1-1 against Nigeria—before suffering consecutive defeats in June, losing 0-2 at home to Lesotho and 1-3 away to South Africa.
In the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Zimbabwe started with two draws. In the first round, they played out a 0-0 away draw against Kenya, followed by another goalless stalemate at home against Cameroon.
Match Facts
- Both teams have scored in only two of Namibia’s last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5 goals" bet has only hit in two of Namibia’s last five games.
- In Zimbabwe’s last five matches, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has not landed.
H2H
The last time these teams met was in July 2021, when Namibia defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 at home during the COSAFA Cup. Notably, the home side has won the last eight consecutive matches in this fixture.
Probable Lineups
- Namibia: Kazapua, Hanamub, Amutenya, Hambira, Kamberipa, Petrus, Shidolo, Muzeu, Tjizuza, Hotto, Shalulile
- Zimbabwe: Arubi, Zemura, Takwara, Garananaga, Murwira, Manetsi, Rinomhota, Musona, Billiat, Dube, Mapfumo
Prediction
Historically, the outcomes of matches between these teams heavily depend on the venue, with home sides often prevailing. Bookmakers slightly favor Namibia in this encounter. Our prediction for the match is "Total Under 2.0 goals" with odds of 1.70.
