Zimbabwe vs South Africa live score, H2H and lineups

[(Zimbabwe) Strength]:
1. Zimbabwe must win to accumulate 4 points and overtake South Africa. The team's determination for this match is beyond doubt.
2. Marvelous Nakamba is key midfielder that plays for Luton Town F.C. He is the rhythm keeper of the team and performed well in the match against Angola, focusing on interception and organization.
3. Knowledge Musona is the team captain. In the match against Angola, he has scored the late equalizer and is in excellent form. He is the spiritual pillar of the offensive side.

[(Zimbabwe) Weakness]:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. midfielder Marshall Munetsi was forced to miss this tournament due to injury. This is a significant loss for the midfield defense.
2. Off-colour Zimbabwe have won only 1 of the last 9 matches among all events.
3. Zimbabwe have scored a total of 9 goals in their last 10 matches, with an average of less than 1 goal per game. Their offensive performance is not strong.
4. Zimbabwe have got 2 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses in 10 encounters, being at a disadvantage.

[(South Africa) Strength]:
1. Burnley F.C. forward Lyle Foster is the team's most relied-upon scoring asset. He scored a crucial goal in the first match and is currently in peak form.
2. Ronwen Williams: The team captain and starting goalkeeper, who was once nominated for the Yashin Award, has exceptional penalty-saving abilities. Amid Egypt's relentless offensive onslaught, he repeatedly made crucial saves, making him the key figure in securing the draw for his team in this match.
3. South Africa have won 4 of the last 5 matches with great form.
4. South Africa have scored a total of 16 goals in their last 10 matches, with an average of nearly 2 goals per game, which reveals their full offensive firepower.
5. South Africa have scored 10 goals and conceded 6 in the last 8 encounters with superior performances on both ends.

[(South Africa) Neutral]:
1. South Africa only need a draw in this match to secure the second place in the group and advance. The team have been quite proactive in their tactical choices.

[(South Africa) Weakness]:
1. Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane was not included in the final squad due to injury, which has led to a decline in the team's midfield creativity.

[Tips]:
South Africa are currently ahead of Zimbabwe in the standings, so they hope to win this match.

From the view of recent form, Zimbabwe have won only 1 of the last 9 matches among all events, while South Africa have won 4 of the last 5 matches.

As for H2H records, South Africa have got the upper hand.

AH market provided visitors a -0.5/1 line to back South Africa, who are stronger overall.

Thus, we expect South Africa to claim a victory this time.

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