Angola vs Zimbabwe Predictions - Both Teams to Score in AFCON stalemate
As Angola faces Zimbabwe, expect an evenly matched game that may likely end in a score draw. Neither team is in stellar form, with Angola losing their AFCON opener and Zimbabwe grappling with changes in coaching and limited recent victories. Key analysis reveals Angola's struggle in recent matches, with 8 winless games out of the last 9. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, holds a slight historical advantage in head-to-head encounters. Both teams need to avoid losses, suggesting a cautious approach leading to a balanced outcome.
- Angola are winless in 8 of their last 9 competitive matches.
- Zimbabwe sacked their coach before the tournament, indicating instability.
- Expect a score draw as both teams are equally matched and need to avoid a loss.
Angola to draw with Zimbabwe in Boxing Day AFCON tussle (Getty Images).
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Angola vs Zimbabwe Predictions
A close match awaits before these Southern African rivals. Zimbabwe are backed for a point in a score draw. Neither side can afford to lose this fixture.
Key Stats – Neither Side are Winning Matches
- Angola are winless in 8 of their last 9 competitive matches (5 draws, 3 losses)
- Angola have seen BTTS Yes in 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Zimbabwe are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches vs Angola.
Head to Head – Warriors Hold Narrow Lead
These nations have met on nine occasions since 1993.
Zimbabwe hold a 4-3 advantage with two draws. Angola won 2-0 when the countries last met in the 2012 AFCON.
Angola Out of Form – Lost AFCON opener
Angola failed to qualify for next year’s World Cup after drawing six of their 10 qualifiers. They topped their group for AFCON qualifying and reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 edition.
A 0-0 draw away vs Cameroon in October was a good result in their final World Cup qualifier. They’ve since played three friendlies, losing 2-0 at Argentina before beating Zambia 3-2 and Mozambique 4-1.
Their opening match at this tournament saw a 2-1 loss to South Africa. They allowed just 0.44 xG but Palancas Negras put up just 0.20 xG from open play as their goal came from a set-piece.
Zimbabwe Struggling of Late
Zimbabwe’s last 18 matches have seen just two wins. They failed to qualify for next year’s World Cup and sacked coach Michael Nees on the eve of this tournament.
They lost 1-0 in successive World Cup qualifiers, to Benin and at home to Rwanda. In October’s qualifiers, they fought hard for a 0-0 draw in South Africa before losing 1-0 to Lesotho.
In November, the Warriors lost 3-1 to Algeria and beat Qatar 2-1 in two friendlies. Their AFCON opener ended with a very late 2-1 loss to Egypt as they allowed 35 shots and eight big chances.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Angola (4-2-3-1): Hugo Marques; Mata, Carmo, Gaspar, Carneiro ; Maestro, Show, Fredy; Luvumbo, Nzola, Milson.
Centre back David Carmo of Real Oviedo is pushing for a recall. Mabululu is hoping to start up front in this one.
Speedy winger Milson of Red Star Belgrade could come into the XI. He featured from the bench vs South Africa.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Neblu (Primero Agosto), Hugo Marques (Petro de Luanda), Dominique (Etoile Carouge).
Defenders: Rui Modesto (Udinese), Eddie Afonso (Petro de Luanda), To Carneiro (AS FAR), Nurio Fortuna (Volos FC), Pedro Bondo (Famalicao), David Carmo (Real Oviedo), Buatu (Gil Vicente), Gaspar (Lecce), Clinton Mata (Lyon).
Midfielders: Beni Mukendi (Victoria SC), Show (Kocaelispor), Fredy (Bodrumspor), Maestro (Alanyaspor), Manuel Keliano (Akhmat Grozny), Mario Balburdia (Boluspor), Manuel Benson (Swansea City).
Forwards: Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari), Milson (Crvena Zvezda), Chico Banza (Zamalek), Gelson Dala (Al Wakrah), Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano), Ary Papel (Al Akhdar), Mabululu (Al Ahli Tripoli), Mbala Nzola (Pisa), Zine (AEK Athens).
Zimbabwe: (4-2-3-1): Arubi; Murwira, Garananga, Takwara, Hadebe; Nakamba, Fabisch; Msendami, Musona, Antonio; Bonne.
Mario Marinica is without key midfielder Marshall Munetsi for this tournament due to injury.
Bill Antonio and Knowledge Musona will hope to be recalled to the starting XI in the front four. A defensive approach was favoured against Egypt, but more firepower is needed here.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC).
Defenders: Godknows Murwira (Scottland), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora), Brendon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Alec Mudimu (Flint Town United), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns).
Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Jonah Fabisch (Erzgebirg Aue), Andy Rinomhota (Reading), Prosper Padera (SJK Seinajoki), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Knowledge Musona (Scottland)
Forwards: Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Ishmael Wadi (CAPS United), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Washington Navaya (TelOne FC), Macauley Bonne (Maldon & Tiptree), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Tadiwanashe Chakuchichi (Scottland).
Verdict
I see this being a tight match and ending in a score draw.
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