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Zimbabwe vs Nigeria prediction – 19th November 2023
Nigeria are yet to play their first game, while Zimbabwe drew with Rwanda in Group C. And despite being the home team, this will likely be Zimbabwe’s toughest game of the group, so all the pressure will be on Nigeria to pick up all three points.
Betting tips for Zimbabwe vs Nigeria – Quick hits
Nigeria to Win
- This is only Zimbabwe’s second game since January 18 due to a FIFA ban
- Nigeria lost just once in their last six games
- Zimbabwe are yet to win a game against Nigeria (W3, D1)
Over 2.5 Goals
- Nigeria have kept just two clean sheets in their past six games since the World Cup
- Zimbabwe scored in all four of their previous matches
- Nigeria scored at least two goals in their past four games
Zimbabwe vs Nigeria latest odds
08/06/19 International Match International Nigeria Zimbabwe 0 0 19/11/23 Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa Nigeria Zimbabwe 1 1 D 15/11/23 Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa Rwanda Zimbabwe 0 0 D 18/01/22 Africa Cup of Nations ACN Guinea Zimbabwe 1 2 W 14/01/22 Africa Cup of Nations ACN Malawi Zimbabwe 2 1 L 10/01/22 Africa Cup of Nations ACN Senegal Zimbabwe 1 0 L 19/11/23 Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa Zimbabwe Nigeria 1 1 D 16/11/23 Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa Lesotho Nigeria 1 1 D 16/10/23 International Match International Mozambique Nigeria 2 3 W 13/10/23 International Match International Saudi Arabia Nigeria 2 2 D 10/09/23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa Sao Tome e Principe Nigeria 0 6 W Head to Head
Last Five - Zimbabwe
Last Five - Nigeria
Zimbabwe vs Nigeria predicted lineups & form guide
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe will have been hoping for a more fruitful start to their Group C campaign, but a draw and clean sheet away to Rwanda was all they could settle for on Wednesday. It was their first game for several months due to a previous FIFA ban, but the result doesn’t offer much hope for this weekend.
Predicted Lineup – Donovan (GK), Lunga, Hadebe, Takwara, Musona, Banda, Nakamba, Munetsi, Mbeba, Dube, Dzvukamanja
Nigeria
The Super Eagles head into Group C qualification as overwhelming favourites, followed by South Africa. However, their last game was a scruffy 3-2 win away to Mozambique, and it also came after their opponents had a man sent off in the first half. Yet, the quality of players such as Osimhen Taiwo Awonyi and Samuel Chuckwueze should be far too much for Zimbabwe to cope with.
Predicted Lineup – Uzoho (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi, Chukwueze, Onyeka, Iwobi, Simon, Osimhen, Mossi
Confirmed lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kickoff.
Zimbabwe vs Nigeria prediction – the final word
Given the uncertain situation surrounding Zimbabwe off the pitch due to their recent FIFA ban which was due to their government being involved in decision making, it will be difficult for them to make it out of the group. Nigeria, however, are a dominant side in Africa and even starred at times during the Qatar World Cup winning one of their three group games.
A Nigeria win with Victor Osimhen netting a brace could be a decent option.
See also: Why we're tipping Nigeria to pip their AFCON 2023 hosts to top spot in January.
