South Africa 3–0 Zimbabwe (27 Jan 2010): Result & Goals

Pre-match prediction

67%22%11%

South Africa winDrawZimbabwe win

Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1567, Zimbabwe 1427) and the outcomes of 6,402 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

This is meeting number 14 between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 6 wins, Zimbabwe 4, 3 draws.
Previous meeting: Zimbabwe 1–1 South Africa on 28 October 2009 (COSAFA Cup).
South Africa won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
Zimbabwe won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1567, Zimbabwe 1426 — South Africa were favourites.

South Africa: last 5 matches

D D L L W

0–0 vs Jamaica17 Nov 2009 · International Friendly
0–0 vs Japan14 Nov 2009 · International Friendly
0–1 vs Mozambique31 Oct 2009 · COSAFA Cup
1–1 vs Zimbabwe28 Oct 2009 · COSAFA Cup
2–0 vs Angola26 Oct 2009 · COSAFA Cup

Zimbabwe: last 5 matches

L L W W W

0–6 vs Syria2 Jan 2010 · International Friendly
0–3 vs Thailand29 Dec 2009 · International Friendly
3–1 vs Zambia1 Nov 2009 · COSAFA Cup
1–1 vs South Africa28 Oct 2009 · COSAFA Cup
1–0 vs Botswana26 Oct 2009 · COSAFA Cup

Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →

Zimbabwe1–1South Africa28 Oct 2009 · COSAFA Cup
South Africa2–1Zimbabwe11 Mar 2008 · International Friendly
South Africa0–1Zimbabwe19 Jul 2003 · COSAFA Cup
South Africa2–1Zimbabwe5 May 2001 · World Cup Qualification
South Africa0–1Zimbabwe29 Jul 2000 · COSAFA Cup
Zimbabwe0–2South Africa9 Jul 2000 · World Cup Qualification