Zimbabwe vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions - Zimbabwe to edge Equatorial Guinea at home

Brad Newcomb

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Zimbabwe are tipped to win to nil against Equatorial Guinea.
Zimbabwe have home advantage and better recent form.
Equatorial Guinea have scored only two goals in their last five games.

Zimbabwe have been in decent nick recently (Getty Images)

Zimbabwe vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions

Zimbabwe vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions
Head to Head
Zimbabwe Form
Equatorial Guinea Form
Team News
Verdict

Zimbabwe have had a solid start to their AFCON qualifiers and have had some success recently. Equatorial Guinea have struggled to win lately and are lacking goals. Zimbabwe are predicted to win to nil.

Zimbabwe have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Zimbabwe have scored 5 goals in 5 matches.
Zimbabwe have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.
Equatorial Guinea have won 1 of their last 5 fixtures.
Equatorial Guinea have scored 2 goals in 5 games.
Equatorial Guinea have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea drew 0-0 last week in the only meeting between the teams.

Zimbabwe Form

Zimbabwe secured a point for their efforts in the AFCON qualifier against Equatorial Guinea last week, drawing 0-0 away from home.

The team from Southern Africa had 35% possession and seven shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

The Warriors are second in the Group E standings with four points from three games.

In September, the Warriors defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 in their opening qualifying match before losing 2-1 to DR Congo.

Zimbabwe have won two of their last five matches, with two defeats and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded six.

Zimbabwe have had some success in recent outings, having won four of their last seven games, and will aim to use their home ground advantage to see off Equatorial Guinea and take a step closer to reaching the AFCON finals.

Equatorial Guinea Form

Equatorial Guinea had to settle for a share of the spoils in their qualifying match against Zimbabwe last week, drawing 0-0 at home.

Equatorial Guinea had 65% possession and 18 shots in the game, with eight attempts on target.

Diablos Rojos are third in the Group E table with four points after three rounds.

The Nzalang Nacional dropped points in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in September, losing 2-0 to DR Congo before defeating Sierra Leone 1-0.

The team from Central Africa have recorded one victory in their last five matches, with two defeats and two draws. They scored two goals and conceded four.

Equatorial Guinea will rue their missed chances in the previous match, and will have to rediscover their form up front to have a chance of victory, as they are lacking goals.

Team News

Zimbabwe

Marshall Munetsi has been on target with three goals in the AFCON qualifiers.

Tawanda Chirewa has contributed one goal so far.

Goalkeepers: Martin Mapisa, Nelson Chadya, Future Sibanda, Aaron Ngwenya

Defenders: Jordan Zemura, Emmanuel Jalai, Peter Muduhwa, Sean Fusire, Shane Maroodza, Kelvin Moyo, Corbin Mthunzi, Tinotenda Muringai

Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba, Tawanda Chirewa, Andy Rinomhota, Jonah Fabisch, Mthokozisi Msebe, Abubakar Moffat, Marshall Munetsi

Forwards: Tino Kadewere, Tawanda Maswanhise, Bill Antonio, Daniel Msendami, Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya

Equatorial Guinea

Loren Zúñiga has scored one goal in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Miguel Eyama, Manuel Sapunga, Marcos Ondo

Defenders: Basilio Ndong, Esteban Obiang, Carlos Akapo, Saúl Coco, Charles Ondo, Prince Ngaah, José Elo, Roni Mbomio

Midfielders: Álex Masogo, Gael Joel Akogo, Junior Bitá, Jannick Buyla, Álex Balboa, Santiago Eneme, Pablo Ganet

Forwards: Josete Miranda, Luis Nlavo, Dorian Jr., Salomón Obama, José Nabil Ondo, Loren Zúñiga, Enrique Esono

Verdict

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

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