Zimbabwe vs Benin Prediction, Lineups & Odds

By Richard Clarke, Football Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 20, 22:00 | 4 min read

Zimbabwe

Football Africa World Cup Qualification Moses Mabhida Stadium Thu 20 Mar 23:00

Benin

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

We’ll Take Zimbabwe and Bag Some Insurance

Zimbabwe and Benin lock horns in this Africa World Cup qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

We’re siding with Zimbabwe on the Draw No Bet market when it comes to their clash against Benin. Our betting prediction is available at 2.20 and we have some insurance on our side.

Match Preview

Zimbabwe lost 2-1 away to Cameroon in their previous game. Michael Nees' team recorded 42% possession and had two shots on target in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, with Terrence Dzvukamanja on the scoresheet.

Benin´s last match was on the road against Libya and the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier finished in a 0-0 draw, with the Cheetahs being restricted to 34% possession and one shot on target at 11 June Stadium.

In the teams most recent World Cup qualifiers, Zimbabwe lost 3-1 away to South Africa, while Benin beat Nigeria 2-1 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Confirmed Lineups

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Washington Arubi (GK), Emmanuel Jalai, Munashe Garananga, John Takwara, Divine Lunga, Marshall Munetsi, Andy Rinomhota, Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat, Jordan Zemura, Prince Dube.

Benin confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcel Dandjinou (GK), Rachid Moumini, Yohan Roche, Mohamed Tijani, David Kiki, Sessi D'Almeida, Hassane Imourane, Andreas Hountondji, Dokou Dodo, Junior Olaitan, Steve Mounie.

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Expert Africa World Cup Qualification Analysis

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Zimbabwe vs Benin stats:

  • Zimbabwe have not lost any of their last 5 home matches
  • Benin have failed to win any of their last 10 away matches
  • Benin have lost 6 of their past 10 away matches
  • Benin have conceded 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 away matches

Zimbabwe vs Benin Prediction

Zimbabwe look the most likely winners although we’ll plump for the Draw No Bet market in this Africa World Cup qualifier. Our pick is trading at 2.20.

In order to get bigger odds, you can simply back Zimbabwe to win without the insurance of money back if the game ends all square.

Our Pick

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Zimbabwe vs Benin Odds

The draw is currently trading at 3.00 if you think this Africa World Cup Qualification match will end all square, while Zimbabwe have betting odds of 3.15 and Benin are 2.35 with the bookies to land a victory of their own.

A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.63.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Africa World Cup Qualification match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

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Team Stats

Latest Africa World Cup Qualification and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe Betting Stats

Benin logo Benin Betting Stats

Full time Result

  • 4 wins, 10 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 5 wins, 8 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 0 wins, 6 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Zimbabwe

Benin

Goals / match
1.2 1.4
Conceded / match
0.8 0.8
Total / match
2 2.2

Team News

Don’t miss out on the Zimbabwe vs Benin team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Zimbabwe vs Benin Lineups

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

16 Washington Arubi
23 Emmanuel Jalai 4 Munashe Garananga 2 John Takwara 5 Divine Lunga
8 Marshall Munetsi 10 Andy Rinomhota
17 Knowledge Musona 11 Khama Billiat 3 Jordan Zemura
9 Prince Dube
1 Marcel Dandjinou
11 Rachid Moumini 5 Yohan Roche 13 Mohamed Tijani 12 David Kiki
15 Sessi D'Almeida 8 Hassane Imourane
17 Andreas Hountondji 19 Dokou Dodo 18 Junior Olaitan
9 Steve Mounie

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Zimbabwe Substitutes

  • 1Marley Tavaziva
  • 6Isheanesu Mauchi
  • 7Terrence Dzvukamanja
  • 12Walter Musona
  • 13Tymon Machope
  • 14Peter Muduwa
  • 15Mthokozisi Msebe
  • 18Richard Hachiro
  • 19Tawanda Maswanhise
  • 20Tawanda Chirewa
  • 21Godknows Murwira
  • 22Martin Mapisa

Benin Substitutes

  • 2Brandon Agounon
  • 3Tamimou Ouorou
  • 4Moise Adilehou
  • 6Gislain Ahoudo
  • 7Attidjikou Samadou
  • 10Candas Fiogbe
  • 14Mariano Ahouangbo
  • 16Saturnin Allagbe
  • 20Jodel Dossou
  • 21Steve Traore
  • 22Rabiou Sankamao
  • 23Serge Obassa

Ahead of kick-off, make sure you check out the confirmed lineups and the likely formations. We also have the substitutes along with previous lineup information.

Team Squads

Zimbabwe Squad

Benin Squad

We’ve got a full list of players for every squad and there’s also stats available.

FIFA FlagTables & Standings

World Cup Qualification CAF Group C

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Rwanda 4 2 1 1 3:1 7
2 South Africa 4 2 1 1 6:5 7
3 Benin 4 2 1 1 4:3 7
4 Lesotho 4 1 2 1 3:2 5
5 Nigeria 4 0 3 1 4:5 3
6 Zimbabwe 4 0 2 2 2:6 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 South Africa 2 2 0 0 5:2 6
2 Benin 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
3 Rwanda 2 1 1 0 2:0 4
4 Nigeria 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
5 Lesotho 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
6 Zimbabwe 2 0 1 1 1:3 1

We recommend looking at the Africa World Cup Qualification standings after each round of games so you can see where each side are placed in the table.

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