Benin Republic vs Zimbabwe Prediction for the Match on September 05, 2025

Benin Republic vs Zimbabwe: Prediction and odds on the Match on 05 September 2025

In this crucial game of the World Cup Championship qualifier, Benin Republic will play Zimbabwe at Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium. In their first leg encounter, both teams could only settle for a tie. How will this encounter unfold? Below is a full game preview and betting opportunities. 

Benin Republic: Form and Statistics

Benin Republic continue their battle for a World Cup spot in Ivory Coast and they will hope to secure a win after sharing spoils in the March international break. In their last game in this qualifier, this team played South Africa and despite a good fight in the first half, they ended up losing 0-2 with second half strikes from Jayden Adam and Llye Foster being the difference. However, the previous game saw this team pick a point against Zimbabwe while defeating Nigeria and Rwanda. Yet, the Benin Republic side enter this game with a winless run of eight games, including friendly and Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games. On the World Cup qualifying standings, Benin Republic sit third in Group C with eight points, scoring six goals with seven conceded. 

Benin Republic Team News and Lineup

Former Nigeria super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr will rely on Steve Mounie who has been impressed the most for Benin in attack so far in this qualifier. Meanwhile, first choice goal keeper, Marcel Dandjinou is expected to remain in goal with Tijani and Verdon being the big names in defence. 

Benin Republic Expected Lineup

Dandjinou; Roche, Tijani, Verdon, Ouorou; Attidjikou, D’Almeida, Hassane, Dossou; Dokou, Mounie

Zimbabwe: Form and Statistics

Zimbabwe’s World Cup hopes are over and coming into this game, they will look to hurt Benin. In their first six games, Zimbabwe failed to secure a single win but picked points in their games against Nigeria and Rwanda. In their last qualifying game, this team played the Super Eagles of Nigeria and they secured a 1-1 draw with last minute Tawanda Chiwera strike being the difference. Meanwhile, their last eleven games in all tournaments have ended with just one win, coming against Mozambique in the COSAFA Cup group stage. With four points and five goals scored, Zimbabwe sit bottom table of the Group C of the Africa World Cup qualifiers. 

Zimbabwe Team News and Lineup

Zimbabwe’s Jonah Fabisch will be replaced by Tymon Machope as the former is unable to make the list due to a concussion. Meanwhile, Michael Nees has introduced Sean Fusire into the team to replace Tivonge Rushesha who has also been excluded from the 25-man squad due to injury. 

Marshall Munetsi on the other hand will join the team for the game against Rwanda as he is suffering a one-match suspension. 

Zimbabwe Expected Lineup

Chipezese; Hadebe, Takwara, Galloway; Antonio, Nakamba, Jalai, Machope; Dzvukamanja, Musona, Maswanhise

Benin Republic vs Zimbabwe: Head-to-Head Statistics

Benin Republic and Zimbabwe's only meeting was in the first leg of this game and it ended in a 2-2 draw. 

Benin Republic vs Zimbabwe: Betting Tips & Odds

• Benin Republic have failed to win any of their last eight games heading into this game. However, the World Cup chances rely on their performances in the final four games and a win in this game might take them to second spot with odds at 2.19 on 1Xbet.
• The lone meeting between these two teams ended in four goals. Meanwhile, both teams have been leaky in defence heading into this game. Over 2.5 goals is a good possibility with odds at 2.62 on Betway with 1Xbet offering both teams to score value at 2.19.
• Zimbabwe are yet to secure a win in this World Cup qualifier. The visiting nation could pull off an upset here with odds at 3.40.
• Zimbabwe's last four games in the World Cup qualifier have ended in a draw. Meanwhile, Four of the last six games played by Benin Republic have also ended with the same result at full time. With the first leg of this game ending in a tie, a similar fate cannot be overlooked with odds at 3.00 on Bet365.

Benin Republic vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction 05 September 2025

Benin Republic have a very good chance of making the playoffs and I believe they can get the job done in this game. However, Zimbabwe have shown they are not a pushover after looking at how the first leg ended. Meanwhile, the fact that Zimbabwe are struggling to win matches makes it difficult to trust them. Yet, with eight points which still has a good chance of earning Benin Republic a spot in the next World Cup. Therefore, with this game expected to have a lot of attacking output like the first leg at Durban, a bet on both teams to score can be exploited. Meanwhile, with Benin Republic being the team needing this win the most, I will back them to secure all points at full time. 

Our match prediction is a win in at least one half for Benin Republic with odds at 1.68 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.70 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a win for Benin Republic and both teams to score with odds at 5.75 on Betway bookmaker.