Benin vs Zimbabwe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025

By Matthew Wright, Football Analyst | Published: 2 days ago | Last Updated: Sep 5, 23:00 | 4 min read
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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Squads
  6. Table

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Benin vs Zimbabwe

Benin host Zimbabwe in this World Cup qualifying fixture, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Benin Look Capable of Landing Victory

Benin can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Zimbabwe. The odds of 1.80 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

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Teams Drew 2-2 in Previous H2H Clash

Benin were defeated last time out and that was in the World Cup qualifier. They were beaten at home to South Africa by a 2-0 scoreline.

Zimbabwe drew 1-1 in their previous game. This took place on their travels against Nigeria in the World Cup qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Benin draw 2-2 away against Zimbabwe when the teams last went head-to-head.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Benin logo Benin 7 3 2 2 7 7 0 7:7 11
6 Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe 7 0 4 3 5 10 -5 5:10 4
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Confirmed Lineups

Benin confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Marcel Dandjinou (GK), Rachid Moumini, Olivier Verdon, Mohamed Tijani, Yohan Roche, Hassane Imourane, Sessi D'Almeida, Junior Olaitan, Rodolfo Aloko, Steve Mounie, Andreas Hountondji.

Zimbabwe confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Washington Arubi (GK), Emmanuel Jalai, Munashe Garananga, Teenage Lingani Hadebe, Divine Lunga, Marvelous Nakamba, Knowledge Musona, Jordan Zemura, Tawanda Maswanhise, Tawanda Chirewa, Tino Kadewere.

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Benin vs Zimbabwe Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Benin vs Zimbabwe betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Benin look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of 1.80 that the home team win this World Cup qualifying clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the World Cup qualifying experts at jeetwin-gaming.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Benin vs Zimbabwe stats:

  • Benin have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Zimbabwe have lost 8 of their last 13 games on the road.
  • Zimbabwe have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Benin to Win Probability

The top betting apps make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Benin Benin logo 1 - 0 Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe

You can secure odds of 4.40 that Benin are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Benin
Total Goals Under 2.5
Both Team To Score No

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Benin vs Zimbabwe Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Benin Most Likely Winners

Favourites Benin are regarded as the likeliest winners for this World Cup qualifying clash. The 2.20 about them triumphing means a 45% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Zimbabwe have been priced up at 3.40.

There are different betting angles when backing Benin including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at 1.86 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Zimbabwe.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at 1.58.

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Asian Handicap
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Benin logo Benin Stats
Zimbabwe logo Zimbabwe Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Benin vs Zimbabwe Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Benin vs Zimbabwe team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Benin Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Marcel Dandjinou
11 Rachid Moumini 6 Olivier Verdon 13 Mohamed Tijani 5 Yohan Roche
8 Hassane Imourane 15 Sessi D'Almeida 18 Junior Olaitan
22 Rodolfo Aloko 9 Steve Mounie 17 Andreas Hountondji
22 Washington Arubi
23 Emmanuel Jalai 4 Munashe Garananga 15 T. Lingani Hadebe 5 Divine Lunga
18 Marvelous Nakamba 17 Knowledge Musona 3 Jordan Zemura
19 Tawanda Maswanhise 20 Tawanda Chirewa 11 Tino Kadewere

Zimbabwe Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Benin Substitutes

  • 2Attidjikou Samadou
  • 3Tamimou Ouorou
  • 4Cedric Hountondji
  • 7Matteo Ahlinvi
  • 10Candas Fiogbe
  • 12David Kiki
  • 14Mariano Ahouangbo
  • 16Saturnin Allagbe
  • 19Razack Rachidou
  • 20Jodel Dossou
  • 21R. Kossi Fiogbe
  • 23Serge Obassa

Zimbabwe Substitutes

  • 1Elvis Chipezeze
  • 2John Takwara
  • 6Prosper Padera
  • 7Terrence Dzvukamanja
  • 8Tivonge Rushesha
  • 9Tymon Machope
  • 10T. Ngwenya
  • 12Walter Musona
  • 13Brendan Galloway
  • 14Bill Antonio
  • 16Martin Mapisa
  • 21Godknows Murwira

Previous Benin Lineups

10 Jun Friendlies
Morocco 1-0 Benin
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Benin 0-2 South Africa
20 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin
18 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Libya 0-0 Benin
15 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Benin 1-1 Nigeria
16 Oct Africa Cup of Nations
Rwanda 2-1 Benin

Previous Zimbabwe Lineups

11 Jun Friendlies
Zimbabwe 1-1 Niger
07 Jun Friendlies
Zimbabwe 0-2 Burkina Faso
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Nigeria 1-1 Zimbabwe
20 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin
19 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Cameroon 2-1 Zimbabwe
15 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Zimbabwe 1-1 Kenya
Team Squads
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World Cup Qualification CAF Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 7 6 1 0 16:2 19
2 Burkina Faso 7 4 2 1 18:7 14
3 Sierra Leone 7 2 3 2 8:8 9
4 Guinea-Bissau 7 1 4 2 6:8 7
5 Ethiopia 7 1 3 3 7:9 6
6 Djibouti 7 0 1 6 4:25 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Congo 7 5 1 1 11:3 16
2 Senegal 7 4 3 0 10:1 15
3 Sudan 7 3 3 1 8:4 12
4 Mauritania 7 1 2 4 4:9 5
5 Togo 7 0 4 3 4:9 4
6 South Sudan 7 0 3 4 3:14 3
World Cup Qualification CAF Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 South Africa 7 5 1 1 13:5 16
2 Benin 7 3 2 2 7:7 11
3 Rwanda 6 2 2 2 4:4 8
4 Nigeria 6 1 4 1 7:6 7
5 Lesotho 7 1 3 3 4:8 6
6 Zimbabwe 7 0 4 3 5:10 4
World Cup Qualification CAF Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cape Verde 7 5 1 1 9:5 16
2 Cameroon 7 4 3 0 15:4 15
3 Libya 7 3 2 2 7:7 11
4 Angola 7 1 4 2 4:5 7
5 Mauritius 7 1 2 4 6:12 5
6 Eswatini 7 0 2 5 4:12 2
World Cup Qualification CAF Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Morocco 6 6 0 0 19:2 18
2 Tanzania 6 3 1 2 6:5 10
3 Zambia 5 2 0 3 9:7 6
4 Niger 5 2 0 3 6:9 6
5 Congo 6 0 1 5 3:20 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ivory Coast 7 6 1 0 15:0 19
2 Gabon 7 6 0 1 16:6 18
3 Burundi 7 3 1 3 13:8 10
4 Gambia 7 2 1 4 15:14 7
5 Kenya 7 1 3 3 12:11 6
6 Seychelles 7 0 0 7 2:34 0
World Cup Qualification CAF Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Algeria 7 6 0 1 19:7 18
2 Uganda 7 4 0 3 10:7 12
3 Mozambique 7 4 0 3 10:15 12
4 Guinea 7 3 1 3 7:5 10
5 Botswana 7 3 0 4 10:11 9
6 Somalia 7 0 1 6 3:14 1
World Cup Qualification CAF Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tunisia 7 6 1 0 12:0 19
2 Namibia 7 3 3 1 9:4 12
3 Liberia 7 3 1 3 7:7 10
4 Equatorial Guinea 7 3 1 3 7:10 10
5 Malawi 7 3 0 4 6:7 9
6 Sao Tome and P. 7 0 0 7 4:17 0
World Cup Qualification CAF Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ghana 7 5 1 1 16:6 16
2 Madagascar 7 4 1 2 11:6 13
3 Mali 7 3 3 1 11:4 12
4 Comoros 7 4 0 3 9:10 12
5 CAR 7 1 2 4 8:15 5
6 Chad 7 0 1 6 2:16 1
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