Dunhill Cup · Friday 28 February 1997 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ZimbabweChina 3–1 Zimbabwe (28 Feb 1997): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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China winDrawZimbabwe win
Based on Elo ratings (China 1607, Zimbabwe 1572) and the outcomes of 8,191 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between China and Zimbabwe.
- China won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Zimbabwe won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 9 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: China 1607, Zimbabwe 1572 — an evenly matched game.
China: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Malaysia25 Feb 1997 · Dunhill Cup
- 2–1 vs Finland23 Feb 1997 · Dunhill Cup
- 3–1 vs Singapore21 Feb 1997 · Dunhill Cup
- 1–1 vs United States1 Feb 1997 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs United States29 Jan 1997 · International Friendly
Zimbabwe: last 5 matches
- 6–0 vs Vietnam26 Feb 1997 · Dunhill Cup
- 2–2 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina24 Feb 1997 · Dunhill Cup
- 1–0 vs Angola23 Feb 1997 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–0 vs Indonesia22 Feb 1997 · Dunhill Cup
- 0–0 vs Ghana26 Jan 1997 · AFCON Qualification