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Canada vs Zimbabwe Predictions - Zimbabwe to edge Canada in close contest
Canada face Zimbabwe in the Nations Cup, both seeking their first tournament victory. Canada are struggling with seven losses in their last eight matches and have conceded 80 points across two games. Zimbabwe, although winless in the Nations Cup, recently won three out of six matches. The teams meet competitively for the first time, with Zimbabwe’s superior form making them favourites to cover the +8.5 handicap. The recommendation is to back Zimbabwe, especially considering Canada’s ongoing defensive problems.
- Zimbabwe have won 3 of last 6.
- Canada winless in last 8 matches, losing 7.
- Zimbabwe tipped to cover the handicap against struggling Canada.
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Zimbabwe had some form before the start of the Nations Cup (Getty Images)
Canada vs Zimbabwe Predictions
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
Verdict
Zimbabwe have the better form their Nations Cup match against Canada and are tipped to cover the +8.5 handicap.
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