Comoros and Zimbabwe lock horns at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the COSAFA Cup on Thursday (June 27). The former champions are making their return as they seek to improve their record.
Comoros enter the tournament with some self-assurance following a string of inspiring results in their previous international assignments. They beat Ghana 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, crushed Uganda 4-0 in a friendly before holding Angola to a goalless draw. Comoros also got the better of Chad at home 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Les Coelacantes face the difficult task of translating that form and momentum at the COSAFA Cup, surrounded by tough opponents. They have been pitted in Group B against Zimbabwe, Kenya and defending champions Zambia. Comoros will face Zimbabwe for the fourth time and are still in search of their first win.
Zimbabwe make their return to the competition after missing the previous two editions. They are among the veterans and most successful teams of the COSAFA Cup but seem to kicking off their campaign in low form. Zimbabwe have lost their last three games across competitions, with eight goals conceded.
The Warriors have won only one match since 2023. However, they could prove to be a different team altogether in this competition, where they have had success in over the years.
Group B seems to be one of the strongest. Zimbabwe will strive to claim full points against Comoros ahead of their clash top favourites Zambia.
Comoros vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Comoros have drawn once and lost twice in their last three games with Zimbabwe.
- The hosts are yet to progress beyond the group stage of the COSAFA Cup.
- Comoros are making their seventh appearance in the competition.
- Zimbabwe have won the COSAFA Cup six times and have been runners-up thrice.
- Comoros have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five games, while Zimbabwe have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Comoros: W-L-D-W-W; Comoros: L-L-L-W-D
Comoros vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Comoros boast a couple of impressive options, with Troyes’s star Saïd, Faiz Selemani and Ben delivering two goals each for the side.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will likely use their opening game to convince all and sundry that they remain a team to be reckoned with. They come in as the favourites based on their superior experience and should take the win.
Prediction: Comoros 1-2 Zimbabwe
Comoros vs Zimbabwe Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Zimbabwe
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Zimbabwe to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Comoros to score - Yes