Nigeria Team Logo
7 out of 10

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe stats, standings, H2h and lineups

Tue, 25 March 2025 - 12:00

Stadium: Abuja National Stadium

Finished

Zimbabwe Team Logo
3 out of 10

After-Match Statistics

64%

Ball Posession

36%

23

Shots

8

6

Shots On Target

3

17

Shots Off Target

5

6

Corner Kicks

1

0

Offsides

1

2

Fouls

0

0

Yellow Cards

2

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - Africa World Cup Qualifiers 2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the Nigeria vs Zimbabwe match scheduled for 25/03/2025 at 12:00 PM.

Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.

Relevant facts about Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Here is some information about Nigeria vs Zimbabwe that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

  • Winless: Zimbabwe is currently on a run of 11 consecutive matches without winning in the competition.
  • Matches with goals conceded: Zimbabwe has conceded at least one goal in their last 4 matches in the competition.
  • Over 1.5 HT goals: The last 3 Zimbabwe matches have had over 1.5 goals in the first half.

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Nigeria vs Zimbabwe match in the FIFA World Cup Qualification Africa.

Stat Probabilities for Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Nigeria vs Zimbabwe, according to our projection system.

  • BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Nigeria vs Zimbabwe is 70%.
  • Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Nigeria and Zimbabwe show that there is 30% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.

Overall Performance of Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Let’s now take a look at how Nigeria and Zimbabwe have performed thus far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria has played 5 matches and has a record of 1 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in 5 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Nigeria has a win rate of 20%, while Zimbabwe has come out on top in 0% of their matches.

Nigeria - Home performance

 Nigeria has played at home 2 times in the World Cup Africa Qualifying, and has the following record in those matches:

  • Wins: 0
  • Draws: 2
  • Defeats: 0

That gives Nigeria a 0% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 100% of the time, while losses make up 0% of their home matches.

Zimbabwe - Away performance

On the opposite side, Zimbabwe has played 2 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

  • Wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Defeats: 1

In terms of percentages, Zimbabwe has won 0% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 50% of those matches and have suffered defeat 50% of the time as visitors.

And if you’re interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.

Goal statistics for Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Nigeria and Zimbabwe ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Nigeria has scored a total of 6 goals so far in the Africa World Cup Qualifiers, while their opponent Zimbabwe has found the back of the net 4 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Nigeria has an average of 1.2 goals scored in this current campaign, and Zimbabwe has scored 0.8 on average.

These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides’ attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you’d like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.

Goals conceded

On the defensive side of the ball, Nigeria has conceded 5 goals in 5 matches, which is an average of 1 goals conceded per match. 

Meanwhile, visiting Zimbabwe has an average of 1.6 goals conceded per match after surrendering 8 goals in 5 matches.

And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.

Direct Matchups Between Nigeria vs Zimbabwe

Nigeria and Zimbabwe have played each other 2 times in recent years. In those matches, Nigeria has 0 wins, Zimbabwe has 0 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Nigeria vs Zimbabwe match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the Nigeria vs Zimbabwe match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams’ average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.

Here are some additional FAQs about Nigeria vs Zimbabwe that you may find helpful.

What is the head-to-head record between Nigeria and Zimbabwe?

In their past 2 matches, Nigeria has 0 wins, Zimbabwe has 0 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

Where to find Nigeria vs Zimbabwe prediction?

You can find our predictions for Nigeria vs Zimbabwe here.

What was the last match between Nigeria vs Zimbabwe?

The last match between the two sides was on 19/11/2023 08:00. The result of that match was Zimbabwe 1 vs 1 Nigeria.

Where to find Nigeria vs Zimbabwe stats?

You can find goal statistics for Nigeria vs Zimbabwe above, not to mention a number of other different data about the two teams.