Canada vs Zimbabwe Predictions - Zimbabwe to edge Canada in close contest

Brad Newcomb

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Zimbabwe have won 3 of last 6.
Canada winless in last 8 matches, losing 7.
Zimbabwe tipped to cover the handicap against struggling Canada.

Zimbabwe had some form before the start of the Nations Cup (Getty Images)

Canada are in a slump, often losing their matches. Zimbabwe have yet to win a match in the Nations Cup but were in decent nick before the start of the competition.

Zimbabwe have won 3 of their last 6 matches.
Canada have lost 7 of their last 8 fixtures.
Canada have conceded 80 points in 2 Nations Cup games.

Head to Head

Canada and Zimbabwe will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Canada Form

Canada had no answer in the second half against Portugal last weekend, losing 38-14 after trailing their opponents 12-7 at half-time.

Earlier in the competition, Canada had to settle for a share of the spoils in their opening Nations Cup match against Spain, drawing 42-42.

The Canadians are last in the Americas-Pacific Pool with three points from two matches.

Canada must improve their overall game, as they have been struggling to win their matches recently, and face a tricky test against a Zimbabwe side that has won three of their last six fixtures.

Zimbabwe Form

Zimbabwe came away empty-handed in their Nations Cup match against the United States last weekend, losing 31-15 after trailing 15-12 at the break.

Before that result, Zimbabwe took on Tonga in their opening group stage match, losing 36-26 to their opponents.

The Sables are fifth in the European-African-Asian Pool with one point after two rounds.

Zimbabwe have yet to pick up a victory in the Nations Cup, but will have the belief they can get the desired result when they tackle Canada, as their opponents are winless in their last eight matches, which includes seven losses.

Team News

Canada

Forwards: Foster DeWitt, Dewald Kotze, Andrew Quattrin, Cole Keith, Cali Martinez, Sam Miller, Kyle Steeves, Bryce Worden, Daragh Doyle, Izzak Kelly, Reegan O'Gorman, Evan Olmstead, Barnaby Waddell, Tyler Ardron, Mason Flesch, Cody Nhanala, Sion Parry, Lucas Rumball, Piers von Dadelszen

Backs: Brock Gallagher, Jason Higgins, Stephen Webb, Liam James, Peter Nelson, Robbie Povey, Noah Flesch, Jacob Ince, Spencer Jones, Josh McIndoe, Henry Kirwan, Takoda McMullin, Kyle Tremblay, Cooper Coats

Zimbabwe

Forwards: Liam Larkan, Matthew Mandioma, Bryan Chiang, Bornwell Gwinji, Michael Kumbirai, Cleopas Kundiona, Farai Mudariki, Victor Mupunga, Tjide Visser, Tadiwanashe Gwashu, Kudakwashe Nyakufaringwa, Gary Porter, Simba Siraha, Godfrey Muzanargwo, Aiden Burnett, Dylan Utete, Tinotenda Mavesere, Jason Fraser

Backs: Keegan Joubert, Hilton Mudariki, Ian Prior, Bruce Houston, Dion Khumalo, Kudzai Mashawi, Brandon Mudzekenyedzi, Trevor Gurwe, Matthew McNab, Tatenda Kamubvumbi, Edward Sigauke, Tapiwa Mafura