Namibia vs Zimbabwe prediction 09.10.2024 | Africa Cup of Nations

• Competition: Africa Cup of Nations qualifications
• Date: Wednesday, 9th October 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
• Venue: Orlando Stadium (Johannesburg)

The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifications tie between Namibia and Zimbabwe could be very important as both sides need points to keep pace with the best two teams in the group. Namibia are without points after two rounds, while Zimbabwe collected two points so far. A possible win for either team could significantly improve their chance of qualifying for the continental championship. 

Namibia played only four times at the Africa Cup of Nations, but two of those four participants came in the last five years. Namibia started qualifications for the next tournament with two defeats, so they urgently need points, as only the two best teams in the group will qualify. In September, Namibia lost 1-0 against Cameroon and 2-1 against Kenya. In both games, Collin Benjamin's team showed a significant lack of quality in the attack. 

Zimbabwe played five times at the African continental championship. Interestingly, all five appearances came in the 21st century. Zimbabwe started qualifications with two points and a win on Wednesday could catapult them among the two best teams in the group. In September, Zimbabwe had two goalless draws against Kenya and Cameroon. 

Namibia vs Zimbabwe pick: Under 2.5 goals

Both these teams have problems with scoring. Namibia scored only one goal in the last four matches. On the other hand, Zimbabwe didn't score any goals in the previous three games. We shouldn't expect more than two goals in the upcoming game between Namibia and Zimbabwe.