Expert Analysis: Zimbabwe vs South Africa – October 10, 2025
This match between Zimbabwe and South Africa promises to be an intriguing encounter. With both teams having unique strengths and weaknesses, the betting odds reflect a cautious approach by analysts. The most likely outcome is a game with limited scoring, as indicated by the high probability of “Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half” at 98.60%. Additionally, the likelihood of “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half” is also significant at 84.80%, suggesting a tightly contested match.
Zimbabwe
South Africa
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 98.90% | (0-0) 0-0 2H 1.06 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 85.10% | (0-0) 0-0 1H 1.04 | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 82.20% | (0-0) | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 82.60% | (0-0) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 75.40% | (0-0) 1.60 | |
| Away Team To Win | 67.60% | (0-0) 1.26 | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 67.70% | (0-0) 1.83 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 65.50% | (0-0) 1.95 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 65.00% | (0-0) | |
| Away Team To Score In 1st Half | 69.40% | (0-0) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 69.00% | (0-0) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 68.00% | (0-0) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 65.50% | (0-0) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 61.50% | (0-0) 1.50 | |
| Draw In Final Result | 64.10% | (0-0) 5.25 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.73% | (0-0) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.77% | (0-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.73% | (0-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.50% | (0-0) |
Regarding card predictions, there is a strong chance that the match will see fewer bookings than usual, with “Under 5.5 Cards” at 81.20%. This could indicate disciplined play from both sides or a strategic approach to avoid unnecessary fouls.
Betting Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 98.60%
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 84.80%
- Last Goal Minute 0-72: 85.30%
- Under 5.5 Cards: 81.20%
- Under 2.5 Goals: 73.10%
- Away Team To Win: 66.70%
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 64.10%
- Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 69.00%
- Under 4.5 Cards: 69.00%
- Away Team To Score In 1st Half: 69.90%
- Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 69.60%
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 68.50%
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 66.50%
- Over 1.5 Goals: 62.90%
- Draw In Final Result: 60.70%
Average Statistics
- Avg. Total Goals: 2.93
- Yellow Cards: 3.17
- Avg. Goals Scored: 1.43
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.40
Predictions and Insights
The odds suggest that South Africa has a good chance of emerging victorious, with a probability of “Away Team To Win” at 66.70%. The timing of goals also plays a crucial role, with “First Goal Between Minute 0-29” at a notable probability of 64.10%. This indicates that an early goal could set the tone for the rest of the match.
The overall expectation leans towards a low-scoring game, with “Under 2.5 Goals” being highly probable at 73.10%. This aligns with the defensive strategies anticipated from both teams.
In terms of discipline, “Under 4.5 Cards” at a probability of 69% suggests that both teams may focus on maintaining composure and avoiding unnecessary fouls that could lead to bookings.
The statistics indicate an average total goal count of around three goals per match (Avg. Total Goals: 2.93), which supports the low-scoring prediction trend seen in the betting odds.
The average goals scored (1.43) versus conceded (2.40) highlight Zimbabwe’s defensive challenges, which South Africa might exploit to secure a win.
In summary, this match is expected to be competitive but with limited scoring opportunities, emphasizing defensive strategies and disciplined play.