Two teams faltering on the final stretch square off in the 2026 World Cup qualifying games for Africa when Tanzania hosts Zambia in Zanzibar. Second in Group E behind Morocco, Tanzania are struggling to hold on to the second place, having failed to win either of the two games in September. The visitors Zambia, started the qualifiers with a win, but have since cooled with four straight losses. They remain with a chance of making second place on paper with a game in hand. Tanzania are slight underdogs, despite winning the reverse fixture 1-0 last year.
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Tanzania vs. Zambia Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 22:00 EAT
- Venue: Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Where to Watch Tanzania vs. Zambia Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | FIFA+ |
| US | FIFA+ |
| Canada | FIFA+ |
| Nigeria | Supersport |
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Tanzania: form and Statistics
Tanzania are clinging on to second spot in Group E, with just a point over third-place Niger. The Nigeriens beat Tanzania in September to close the gap and heap more woes on a Tanzania side that is winless in their last three qualification games. The Taifa Stars have 10 points in Group E, having won three games, lost three, and drawn one, from a total of seven games played so far. They lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Niger after a 1-1 draw away to Congo. Head coach Hemed Suleiman has no injury worries ahead of the encounter.
Tanzania Possible Starting Lineup:
Suleiman Kapombe, Job, Hamad, Husseini, Yahya, Salum, Miroshi, Mzize, Samatta, Nado
Bet on Tanzania vs. Zambia with Bet365Zambia: Form and Statistics
The Chipolopolo began World Cup Qualifiers with two consecutive wins, but Avram Grant's side have now lost four straight, with the last game being against pace-setters Morocco. Zambia is on six points, having played 6 games, and must win the two games in October to have a chance of closing the gap on Tanzania's second place. Stuck in fourth place in the group standings, they beat Congo 4-2 and earned a 3-0 victory by forfeit when the Congolese were suspended.
Zambia Possible Starting Lineup:
Nsabata; Kamanga, Chongo, Mophande, Chepeshi, Kapumbu, Chama, Kangwa, Chalwa, Sabobo, Musonda
Tanzania vs. Zambia Match Prediction
Zambia are desperate to get a win, as any other result will likely put paid to their qualifying campaign. Tanzania have the inferior head-to-head and have seemingly lost its way, too. The game will be tough to call and is likely to have a surprising outcome. But we will should safe by going for the under 2.5 goals: we believe it will be a tight encounter between sides more scared of losing than going for the win.
Tanzania vs. Zambia Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Under 2.5 | BTTS NO |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.53 | 1.72 |
| 1xbet | 1.55 | 1.74 |
| Betway | 1.51 | 1.66 |
