Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Expert Betting Analysis
As we approach the highly anticipated match between Zimbabwe and South Africa on October 10, 2025, the betting markets suggest several intriguing insights. The odds reflect a cautious outlook on both teams’ offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half. With the average total goals projected at 2.63 and a strong likelihood of both teams not scoring in the latter stages, this match appears poised for a tactical showdown rather than an open, high-scoring affair.
Zimbabwe
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South Africa
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Date: 2025-10-10
Time: 16:00
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Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Score: 0-0
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 97.50% | (0-0) 0-0 2H 1.06 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 85.30% | (0-0) 0-0 1H 1.04 | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 83.40% | (0-0) | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 85.60% | (0-0) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 74.90% | (0-0) 1.60 | |
| Away Team To Win | 66.00% | (0-0) 1.26 | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 65.20% | (0-0) 1.83 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 65.90% | (0-0) 1.95 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 69.40% | (0-0) | |
| Away Team To Score In 1st Half | 67.30% | (0-0) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 65.50% | (0-0) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 68.70% | (0-0) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 66.90% | (0-0) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 61.30% | (0-0) 1.50 | |
| Draw In Final Result | 64.20% | (0-0) 5.25 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.03% | (0-0) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.27% | (0-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.33% | (0-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.60% | (0-0) |
Betting Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: With odds at 97.80, this is the most favored prediction, indicating a defensive battle as the game progresses.
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: At 85.90, there is a significant expectation that the opening period will be cautious with limited goal attempts.
- Last Goal Minute 0-72: Odds of 82.10 suggest an early conclusion to the scoring, aligning with a potentially low-scoring match.
- Under 5.5 Cards: This prediction at 83.40 reflects expectations of disciplined play with fewer bookings overall.
- Under 2.5 Goals: With odds at 72.70, it’s anticipated that the total goals will remain below three.
- Away Team To Win: The odds of 64.30 favor South Africa to secure victory on foreign soil.
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: At 69.80, there’s a strong possibility that the first goal will occur in the initial quarter of the match.
- Sum of Goals 2 or 3: This prediction at 68.40 aligns with expectations of a tightly contested game.
- Under 4.5 Cards: Odds of 65.90 suggest a disciplined match with fewer bookings than usual.
- Away Team To Score In 1st Half: With odds at 64.60, South Africa is expected to find the net early in the game.
- Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: At odds of 67.00, there is anticipation that South Africa will score again after halftime.
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: The odds of 66.40 indicate Zimbabwe might struggle to find their footing in the latter stages.
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: At odds of 68.20, Zimbabwe might have difficulty breaking through early on.
- Over 1.5 Goals: This prediction at 65.90 suggests that while goals may be limited, at least two are likely to be scored.
- Draw In Final Result: The odds of 64.40 show that a draw is considered quite possible given the close nature of the match predictions.
Averages and Statistics
- Avg. Total Goals: Projected at 2.63, indicating a moderately scoring game overall.
- Yellow Cards: Expected to average around 2.27, suggesting some fouls but controlled play overall.
- Avg. Goals Scored: With an average of 2.33 goals per team, it’s clear that while both teams can score, they may also face challenges in doing so consistently.
- Avg. Conceded Goals: An average of 1.40 conceded goals highlights potential defensive strengths or challenges each team may face during the match.
