Zambia vs Kenya Prediction and Betting Tips | June 27, 2024

Zambia open their campaign against Kenya at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the COSAFA Cup on Thursday (June 27). The two teams are meeting each other for the first time in the competition.

Zambia come into this edition as the defending champions. In fact, they have won the previous two editions (2022, 2023) and hold the record as the most successful team with seven titles. Can they clinch a third title in a row? Zambia appear to be struggling for form, though, as they have had four defeats in their last five outings.

Chipolopolo have managed one win in eight games this year. They will enter Thursday’s meeting on the back of two straight losses, against Morocco 2-1 away and Tanzania 1-0 at home, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Zambia and Kenya last met four years ago, with Kenya claiming a 1-0 win in a friendly.

Kenya, meanwhile, are returning to the COSAFA Cup as a guest team. Their first appearance was in 2013 when they failed to progress beyond the group stage after claiming four points. The East Africans are enjoying a purple patch, as they are yet to lose this year. They posted two draws in their last two games after three straight wins.

Harambee Stars had been absent from the continental scene due to a FIFA suspension. The COSAPA Cup will be their first official tournament appearance since 2019. They will look for a better performance than on their debut in 2013.

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Zambia vs Kenya Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Zambia have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five games with Kenya.
• The hosts have won the COSAPA Cup seven times and been runners-up six times.
• Zambia are the first winners of the COSAPA Cup and have appeared 22 times since 1997.
• Kenya have played only three games in the COSAPA Cup.
• Zambia have won once and lost four times in their last five games, while Kenya have won thrice and drawn twice in the same period.
• Form Guide: Zimbabwe: L-L-W-L-L, Kenya: D-D-W-W-W

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Zambia vs Kenya Prediction

Zambia will look to protect their pedigree in the competition despite their dip in form. A win will be a huge boost.

Kenya, meanwhile, will look to prove that they have made significant progress since their suspension by progressing beyond the group stage. Kenya come in as the favourites, based on their superior form and momentum.

Prediction: Zambia 1-2 Kenya

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Zambia vs Kenya Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Kenya

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Kenya to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Zambia to score - Yes