Zimbabwe vs South Africa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025

Bafana Bafana are undefeated in their last five games against the Warriors.

The Zimbabwe national football team are all set to lock horns with the South Africa national football team for their final group stage game of the 2025 AFCON. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will take place at the Stade de Marrakech.

The Warriors have failed to secure three points in any of their first two games of the ongoing African competition. They first fell prey to Egypt and were then held to a draw against Angola in the very next game. The Zimbabwe national football team are going to be under pressure coming into their next one.

Bafna Bafna opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a win against Agola, but were then defeated by Egypt. They will be looking for a win here as it will help them get to the next stage in the tournament. The South Africa national football team will be keen to put up a top show here to secure three points.

We are back at our base in Marrakech, Morocco, after playing our Group B match against Egypt in Agadir yesterday. We are fully focused on the immediate task on Monday. 🔥 🇿🇦 #BafanaPride@10bet_ZA @CastleLagerSA @HonorAfrica @Shield_ZA @SABC_Sport pic.twitter.com/P77rtrE1Vm

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) December 27, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Marrakech, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
• Date: Monday, December 29
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Zimbabwe: L-L-W-L-D

South Africa: W-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Prince Dube (Zimbabwe)

Prince Dube is going to lead the attack from the right for the Zimbabwe national football team. He has scored a goal in two Africa Cup of Nations 2025 appearances. Dube will be looking to step up his game and help his side secure their first win of the ongoing edition of the African competition.

Lyle Foster (South Africa)

Lyle Foster is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the South Africa national football team. He has scored and also has an assist to his name in two AFCON games this season. Foster is going to be a constant problem for the opponent’s defence and a big addition for RSA.

Match Facts

• Zimbabwe have won only one of their last five games.
• South Africa have won four of their last five matches.
• Two of the last five fixtures between these sides have ended in a draw.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Betting Tips and Odds

• South Africa to win @7/10 Virgin Bet
• Lyle Foster to score @21/10 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @2/9 10bet

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both sides are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 19

Zimbabwe won: 7

South Africa won: 8

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Zimbabwe predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Arubi (GK); Jalai, Takwara, Hadebe, Lunga; Fabisch, Nakamba; Dube, Musona, Antonio; Bonne

South Africa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Williams (GK); Mudau, Ngezanam, Nbokazi, Modiba; Sithole, Mokoena; Appollis, Mbatha, Moremi; Foster

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be looking for a win here, but the South Africa national football team are likely to come out on top. They should defeat the Zimbabwe national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Zimbabwe 1-2 South Africa

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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