Zimbabwe

Congo DR have tested themselves against strong international opposition in recent months, picking up a win against Uzbekistan and a 1-1 draw against Portugal. Zimbabwe have built momentum with three wins in four games against lower-ranked opponents, but Congo DR possess the pedigree and head-to-head edge, having avoided defeat in their previous two trips to face Zimbabwe with a 4-0 win and a 1-1 draw. Backing Congo DR to win or draw covers two of the three possible outcomes in what figures to be a closely contested qualifying fixture.

Zimbabwe or Draw — 63% confidence

Zimbabwe have demonstrated consistency across recent outings, winning three of their last four recorded fixtures against India, Zambia U23, and Botswana. Sierra Leone have shown inconsistency, winning twice, drawing once, and losing twice in their last five matches.

Under 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence

Recent form points toward a low-scoring contest. Zimbabwe have kept clean sheets in three of their last four completed fixtures, with three of those matches producing two or fewer total goals. Sierra Leone have also been involved in several tight games, with their last two home fixtures finishing with 1-0 scorelines.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Zimbabwe have demonstrated consistency across recent outings, winning three of their last four recorded fixtures against India, Zambia U23, and Botswana. Sierra Leone have shown inconsistency, winning twice, drawing once, and losing twice in their last five matches.

Recent form points toward a low-scoring contest. Zimbabwe have kept clean sheets in three of their last four completed fixtures, with three of those matches producing two or fewer total goals. Sierra Leone have also been involved in several tight games, with their last two home fixtures finishing with 1-0 scorelines.