Cameroon vs Zimbabwe Predictions - Indomitable Lions to win in Yaounde

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Cameroon boasts a solid home record with 5 wins in last 6 matches.
Zimbabwe struggles with low-scoring matches; BTTS No in 7 of last 9.
Cameroon expected to win with over 2.5 goals at home.

Cameroon to beat Zimbabwe in final AFCON qualifier (Getty Images).

Cameroon vs Zimbabwe Predictions

Cameroon are very strong at home and are scoring plenty of goals on their own soil. Zimbabwe have improved but their matches don’t see many goals. I’m tipping a home win with Over 2.5 goals scored.
Cameroon vs Zimbabwe Predictions
Head to Head
Cameroon Form
Cameroon Injuries & Team News
Zimbabwe Form
Zimbabwe Injuries & Team News

Cameroon have won 5 of their last 6 home matches.
Cameroon have scored 3+ goals in 4 of their last 5 home qualifiers.
Zimbabwe have seen BTTS No in 7 of their last 9 matches.
Zimbabwe have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Cameroon hold a 2-0 advantage over Zimbabwe over four previous clashes with two draws.

The nations played out a 0-0 draw when they met in September.

Cameroon Form

The Indomitable Lions have qualified for the AFCON with three wins and two draws in five matches.

They began AFCON qualifying with a 1-0 win at home to Namibia. After drawing 0-0 away to Zimbabwe, they beat Kenya 4-1 at home.

A 1-0 away win vs Kenya was enough to qualify. On Wednesday, they travelled to South Africa but could only draw 0-0 versus Namibia.

Cameroon Injuries & Team News

Coach Marc Brys may rotate his team with nothing to play for here. Georges-Kévin Nkoudou could start on the wing.

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and Napoli’s André-Frank Zambo Anguissa have withdrawn. Bryan Mbuemo is also unavailable.

Goalkeepers: André Onana, Simon Omossola, Simon Ngapandouetnbu

Defenders: Christopher Wooh, Jackson Tchatchoua, Nouhou Tolo, Enzo Flavien Boyomo, Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Guy Kilama, Fai Collins, Darlin Ngameni

Midfielders: Martin Hongla, Yvan Neyou, Yvan Noupa, Wilitty Younoussa

Forwards: Vincent Aboubakar, Christian Bassogog, Georges-Kévin Nkoudou, Frank Magri, Boris Enow, Patrick Soko, Nicolas Ngamaleu

Zimbabwe Form

Zimbabwe drew their last match to qualify for the AFCON with a match spare.

In September’s FIFA break in AFCON qualifiers, they drew 0-0 away to Kenya and 0-0 vs Comoros at home. They beat Kenya 1-0 away from home to take a big step towards qualifying.

A 3-1 home win over Namibia put them on the verge of qualification. A 1-1 home draw vs Kenya was enough for Michael Nees’ team to reach the tournament.

Zimbabwe Injuries & Team News

Centre back Brendan Galloway misses this match due to injury. Coach Michael Nees could rotate his XI with Gerald Takwara doubtful at the back.

Terrence Dzvukamanja and winger Daniel Msendami could be handed starts.

Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Marley Tavaziva, Martin Mapisa

Defenders: Divine Lunga, Gerald Takwara, Munashe Garananga, Godknows Murwira, Emmanuel Jalai, Teenage Hadebe, Jordan Zemura

Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba, Marshall Munetsi, Andy Rinomhota, Tawanda Chirewa, Brian Banda, Richard Hachiro

Strikers: Tinotenda Kadewere, Khama Billiat, Prince Dube, Terrence Dzvukamanja, Tawanda Maswanhise, Daniel Msendami, Walter Musona, Douglas Mapfumo