South Africa vs Zimbabwe head-to-head
South Africa#2 in Africa Cup of Nations
Zimbabwe#4 in Africa Cup of NationsSouth Africa vs Zimbabwe: the head-to-head in numbers
South Africa and Zimbabwe have met once in our records since 2025. South Africa won 1, Zimbabwe won 0 and 0 games finished level. The latest meeting was on Monday, 29 December 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations): Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa.
The fixture averages 5.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of the meetings, and 100% produced three goals or more. When Zimbabwe host this fixture they have won 0 of 1 meetings.
South Africa, currently #2 in Africa Cup of Nations, have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 3. Zimbabwe, currently #4 in Africa Cup of Nations, have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 10.
Last meetings
- 29 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of NationsZimbabwe2–3South AfricaSouth Africa
Current form
This season
- 0.7·1.6Goals scored per matchSouth Africa 0.7 · Zimbabwe 1.6
- 65%Over 2.5 goalsSouth Africa 50% · Zimbabwe 80%
Latest results
South Africa
- WEritrea 0–5 South Africa30 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
- WSouth Africa 2–1 Guinea26 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
- LSouth Africa 0–1 Canada28 Jun 2026 · World Cup
- WSouth Africa 1–0 South Korea25 Jun 2026 · World Cup
- DCzechia 1–1 South Africa18 Jun 2026 · World Cup
Zimbabwe
- LZimbabwe 1–2 Congo DR28 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
- WSierra Leone 2–3 Zimbabwe24 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
- LZimbabwe 2–3 South Africa29 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
- DAngola 1–1 Zimbabwe26 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
- LEgypt 2–1 Zimbabwe22 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa vs Zimbabwe questions
Who has the better head-to-head record, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
South Africa leads the recent head-to-head with 1 wins to 0, with 0 matches drawn.
How many goals are scored when South Africa and Zimbabwe meet?
The last 1 meetings averaged 5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
When do South Africa and Zimbabwe play next?
No meeting is currently scheduled. This page updates as soon as one is.
What is the biggest win in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
South Africa won 3–2 on Monday, 29 December 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations), the widest winning margin in our records.
What was the last result between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa, on Monday, 29 December 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations).