South Africa vs Zimbabwe Prediction: The hosts will get off to a flying start

On Tuesday, Bafana Bafana of South Africa will lock horns with Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium. South Africa, who had a decent game against Nigeria a few days ago, will be keen to maintain their momentum when they host the winless Zimbabwe. 

South Africa

FIFA Ranking: 59th

Last five games: LWDDD

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa secured a point against Nigeria on the road in what seems to be one of their finest performances in a long time. After drawing the first blood, the Super Eagles levelled with a goal after the break and couldn’t get a second as South Africa defended exceptionally. 

South Africa head here with a victory, a defeat and a stalemate in this campaign. After their (2-1) win over Benin in South Africa, they suffered a shocking defeat on the road. The game defeat on the road against Rwanda was due to bad weather, as players were unable to adapt to such unfavourable conditions. 

South Africa's last appearance in this campaign earned them thirteen points from a combined eighteen, finishing in second spot behind Ghana. Hugo Broos' men have invited an experienced side for this engagement, and we expect them to be stronger here.

Zimbabwe

FIFA Ranking: 122th

Last five games: DDWLL

The Warriors head here with their first defeat in this tournament as they were beaten by Lesotho at home. It was a devastating loss on their ground after holding Nigeria to a share of the spoils on the same home turf. They have now gone three games without a breakthrough in this competition and it’s going to be a tough encounter against South Africa tomorrow. Zimbabwe have picked up five points from their last five games, scoring six and conceding six times. The Warriors' last outing here earned them two points from a combined eighteen. 

Expert Betting Tips

South Africa can't afford to lose here because a defeat here can halt their dream of playing in the next edition of the FIFA World Cup. If they put up the same level of effort they did against Nigeria here, we think they’d score more than three. 

Zimbabwe, on the other side, are not a great side, with two wins in the last twenty games. We expect the home side to win and score more than once for 1.85.

South Africa will get goals in both halves for 2.10.

Bet on a home halftime win for 2.10.

Good luck!