Zimbabwe vs Nigeria prediction 19.11.2023
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- Competition: World Cup Qualifications
- Date: Sunday, 19th November 2023
- Kickoff: 13:00 UTC / 14:00 CET
- Venue: Stade Huye (Butare)
Zimbabwe never played at the World Cup. In this group, Nigeria is certainly the strongest group, but Zimbabwe hopes to fight for second place, which could give them the second phase of the qualifications. Zimbabwe hasn't played well lately, as they won only one of the previous 19 matches. Zimbabwe started the competition with a 0-0 draw on the road against Rwanda. That game was fairly even, so it is no wonder the teams split the points. Zimbabwe will certainly count that result as positive, so that should help the team regain some confidence ahead of the game versus Nigeria.
Nigeria are an African powerhouse, so it would be shocking if they didn't finish first in this group. Nigeria are without a loss in the last six matches, including friendly games. Jose Peseiro's team started World Cup qualifications with a 1-1 draw at home against Lesotho. The home side had 73% ball possession and 11 shots more than the opponent but couldn't find the second goal that would seal all three points.
Zimbabwe vs Nigeria pick: Nigeria to win and cover AH -1.5 spread
Zimbabwe have big problems in their football. They just ended the two-year FIFA ban, but a new problem emerged as no stadiums in the country can match international standards, so Zimbabwe will host Nigeria in Rwanda. Nigeria should have a big advantage on the neutral field, so they should win and cover AH -1.5 spread.
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Zimbabwe vs Nigeria Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Nigeria
0 : 0
Zimbabwe
Friendly International
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Zimbabwe
0 : 1
Nigeria
African Nations Championship
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Nigeria
5 : 1
Zimbabwe
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Zimbabwe
0 : 3
Nigeria
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe team news
Zimbabwe won one point in the game against Rwanda on Wednesday. One day later, the players boycotted training as they demanded from the football association to be paid for the previous draw.
Zimbabwe are a solid team. The best player is Reims' Marshall Munetsi, who has two goals and four assists in Ligue 1 this season. Important players are also Tino Kadewere (from Lyon), Marvelous Nakamba (Luton), and Jordan Zemura (Udinese).
Last matches of Zimbabwe
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Rwanda
0 : 0
Zimbabwe
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Botswana
1 : 1
Zimbabwe
Friendly International
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Zimbabwe
1 : 1
Ethiopia
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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South Africa
1 : 0
Zimbabwe
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Zimbabwe
0 : 1
Ghana
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Bernard Donovan
Defenders
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19
Divine Lunga
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15
Teenage Hadebe
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2
Gerald Takwara
Midfielders
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23
Andrew Mbeba
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6
Brian Banda
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18
Marvelous Nakamba
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8
Marshall Munetsi
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12
Walter Musona
Forwards
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17
Admiral Muskwe
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11
Tino Kadewere
Nigeria team news
Nigeria are one of the best African teams. They are without Victor Osimhen in November due to injury but have more than capable replacements. Victor Boniface and Taiwo Awoniyi had an opportunity to start against Lesotho, but after failing to deliver, maybe Terem Moffi could start against Zimbabwe. Nigeria have a very good team overall, but their balance is often not the best as the best players in the team are mainly attackers. Still, they should be too good for most African teams.
Last matches of Nigeria
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Nigeria
1 : 1
Lesotho
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
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Mozambique
2 : 3
Nigeria
Friendly International
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Saudi Arabia
2 : 2
Nigeria
Friendly International
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Nigeria
6 : 0
São Tomé and Príncipe
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Sierra Leone
2 : 3
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Nigeria lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Francis Uzoho
Defenders
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5
Bright Osayi-Samuel
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6
Semi Ajayi
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17
Calvin Bassey
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3
Jamilu Collins
Midfielders
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14
Kelechi Iheanacho
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8
Ogochukwu Onyeka
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18
Alex Iwobi
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7
Ademola Lookman
Forwards
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9
Terem Moffi
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13
Victor Boniface
3 Reasons why Nigeria should win and cover AH -1.5 spread
- Zimbabwe won only one of the last 19 matches
- Nigeria are without a loss in the previous six games
- Nigeria scored 16 goals in the last six matches
Main prediction Zimbabwe - Nigeria
AH2 (-1.5)
Zimbabwe & Nigeria current standing in CAF World Cup Qualifiers
| Group C | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 7 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 5 |
| 5 | Nigeria | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 2 |