Namibia vs Zimbabwe Predictions - Stalemate tipped between COSAFA rivals

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 09 Oct 2024

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John Eastwood 09 Oct 2024

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Namibia vs Zimbabwe match expected to be low-scoring.
Zimbabwe has kept 4 clean sheets in last 5 matches, expecting a 0-0 draw.
Namibia struggling offensively, scoring just once in last 4 games.

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Namibia's forward Peter Shalulile to continue goal drought vs rock-solid Zimbabwe defence Getty Images).

Namibia vs Zimbabwe Predictions

A very close clash is expected between these South African rivals. Zimbabwe look organised defensively under their new coach. I’m tipping a third straight 0-0 draw for the Warriors.
Namibia vs Zimbabwe Predictions
Head to Head
Namibia Form
Namibia Injuries & Team News
Zimbabwe Form
Zimbabwe Injuries & Team News

Namibia have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Namibia have drawn 5 of their last 10 matches.
Zimbabwe have drawn their last 2 matches.
Zimbabwe have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

Namibia hold a 6-2 lead over Zimbabwe across eight previous clashes.

The nations last met in the COSAFA Cup in July 2021 as Namibia won 2-0.

Namibia Form

Namibia drew two home World Cup qualifiers in June. A 1-1 draw vs Liberia was followed by a goalless stalemate against Tunisia.

An understrength squad reached the COSAFA Cup final in July. Namibia were beaten 5-0 in the final by Angola with ten men.

In September, they made a poor start to AFCON qualifying. A 1-0 loss away to Cameroon was followed by a 2-1 home defeat to Kenya.

Namibia Injuries & Team News

Head coach Collin Benjamin has a settled squad as Vitapi Ngaruka has made his return to the national team in defence. Key striker Peter Shalulile has been suffering from a goal drought.

Attacker Rivaldo Prins, defender Petrus Kamati and midfielder Mbakondja Tjahikika have all received their first international call-ups.

Goalkeepers: Loydt Kazapua, Edward Maova, Kamaijanda Ndisiro

Defenders: Charles Hambira, Vitapi Ngaruka, Kennedy Amutenya, Ngero Katua, Ivan Kamberipa, Tuli Nashxiwa, Riaan Hanamub, Arend Abubakir, Petrus Kamati

Midfielders: Romeo Kasume, Odwin Eiseb, Oses Shidolo, Deon Hotto, Mbakondja Tjahikika, Paulus Amutenya, Aprocius Petrus

Forwards: Erastus Kulula, Betuel Muzeu, Rivaldo Prins, Peter Shalulile, Prins Tjiueza

Zimbabwe Form

Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the AFCON in 2024 and their World Cup qualification hopes are in tatters (DDLL) after losing 2-0 to Lesotho and 3-1 to South Africa in June.

In July, they were knocked out in the Group Stage of the COSAFA Cup despite two wins in three matches.

In September’s FIFA break, new coach Michael Nees oversaw two 0-0 stalemates in AFCON qualifiers. Zimbabwe secured a draw away to Kenya and at home to Cameroon.

Zimbabwe Injuries & Team News

Warriors coach Michael Nees has recalled SuperSport United forward Terrence Dzvukamanja. Key midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is back in the squad after injury.

Polokwane City forward Douglas Mapfumo has been dropped. Veteran forward Khama Billiat and 39-year-old goalkeeper Washington Arubi are set to start.

Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi, Marley Tavaziva, Martin Mapisa

Defenders: Divine Lunga, Gerald Takwara, Brendan Galloway, 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