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The action continues in the 2024 COSAFA Cup as Zambia and Zimbabwe square off at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Ibhayi on Sunday (June 30). The sides are the two most-decorated nations in tournament history, with Zambia boasting a record seven wins, one more than Jairos Tapera’s men.
Zambia were denied a dream start to their COSAFA Cup title defence, as they fell to a 2-0 loss to Kenya in Thursday’s Group B opener.
In a game where Kelvin Kapumbu received his marching orders, Austin Odhiambo and Patrick Otieno scored first-half goals to hand Kenya an opening-day victory.
Zambia have lost their last three games, having suffered consecutive defeats to Morocco and Tanzania in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers earlier in the month.
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Zimbabwe, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign on the front foot with a 1-0 victory over Comoros on Thursday. Twenty-five-year-old striker Michael Tapera grabbed the headlines at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, as he netted the only goal of the game in the second half to hand his team all three points.
Having snapped their three-game losing streak on Thursday, Tapera will hope his side can keep the juggernaut rolling and take a huge stride toward securing a spot in the knockouts.
Zambia vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Zambia have 20 wins from their last 53 meetings, losing 11.
- This will be the 10th COSAFA Cup encounter between the two sides. Zambia have five wins and three losses.
- Zambia are winless in seven competitive games, losing five, since a 4-2 victory over Congo in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in November.
- Zimbabwe have won one of their last five competitive games, losing twice, since 2023.
Zambia vs Zimbabwe Prediction
Theie last seven meetings have produced a combined 21 goals, so anticipate another action-packed contest. Expecg Zimbabwe to build on their opening-day victory and hold out for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Zambia 2-2 Zimbabwe
Zambia vs Zimbabwe Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals in five of their last seven meetings.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of their last seven clashes.)
