Zimbabwe vs Samoa Predictions - Samoa to secure the points with a win over Zimbabwe in Nations Cup

Brad Newcomb

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Samoa have had some success in recent outings (Getty Images)

Zimbabwe vs Samoa Predictions

Zimbabwe vs Samoa Predictions
Head to Head
Zimbabwe Form
Samoa Form
Team News
Verdict

Zimbabwe have struggled in the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, losing all their fixtures. Samoa have been in decent nick in the competition and in recent outings.

Samoa have won 3 of their last 6 fixtures.
Samoa have scored 115 in 3 Nations Cup games.
Zimbabwe have lost 4 consecutive matches.
Zimbabwe have conceded 90 points in 3 Nations Cup fixtures.

Head to Head

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

Zimbabwe Form

Zimbabwe have yet to have success in this edition of the World Rugby Nations Cup. They lost 36-26 to Tonga, 31-15 to the USA, and fell short against Canada 23-19.

The Sables are last in the European-African-Asian Pool with two points after three rounds.

In June, Zimbawe had no answer against South Africa A in a friendly match, losing 40-0.

Zimbabwe have not made the ideal start to the competition and have a tricky test against Samoa, as their opponents have had some success recently, winning three of their last six matches.

Samoa Form

Samoa started the World Rugby Nations Cup in July with an emphatic 66-19 victory over Hong Kong China before losing 33-12 to Georgia and 38-37 to Romania.

Manu Samoa are third in the Americas-Pacific Pool with seven points from three matches.

Before that, Samoa thrashed Brazil 48-10 and beat Namibia 26-8 before drawing with Belgium in the final match in November last year to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Samoa have an opportunity to pick up some valuable points when they take on Zimbabwe, as their opponents have been struggling lately, having lost four consecutive fixtures.

Team News

Zimbabwe

Forwards: Bryan Chiang, Liam Larkan, Matthew Mandioma, Tyran Fagan, Bornwell Gwinji, Cleopas Kundiona, Farai Mudariki, Victor Mupunga, Tjide Visser, Daniel Cooke, Dale Lemon, Godfrey Muzanargwo, Gary Porter, Aiden Burnett, Vuyani Dhlomo, Tadiwanashe Gwashu, Tinotenda Mavesere, Dylan Utete

Backs: Tyrone Gombe, Hilton Mudariki, Bruce Houston, Ian Prior, Jason Robertson, Dion Khumalo, Kudzai Mashawi, Brandon Mudzekenyedzi, Trevor Gurwe, Brendon Mudzwiti, Edward Sigauke, Tapiwa Mafura

Samoa

Forwards: Richie Asiata, Sama Malolo, Mills Sanerivi, Michael Alaalatoa, Marco Fepulea'i, Aki Seiuli, Scott Sio, Tietie Tuimauga, Chris Gabriel, Theo McFarland, Ben Nee-Nee, Sam Slade, Miracle Faiʻilagi, Akira Ioane, Niko Jones, Alamanda Motuga, Abraham Papali'i

Backs: Joel Lam, Efeso Tavita, Connor Tupai, Josh Ioane, Jacob Umaga, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Irae Simone, Duncan Paia'aua, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong, AJ Lam, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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