Malawi – Zimbabwe : Preview & Prediction
Malawi is not doing well. Apart from the victory against the Comoros team (1-2) in a friendly on December 31, Malawi remains well on 5 defeats in a row in official match, and only one victory in its last 11 official matches. A very sad record, which did not allow this team to hope for anything in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, with a last place in a very tough group (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mozambique). Malawi have also just missed their entry into the African Cup of Nations, with a loss on the smallest of margins against Guinea. Issiaga Sylla, Toulouse player, found the mark after half an hour of play, and that will be all for this meeting. With a last match against Senegal, victory is imperative in this meeting to hope to live the final stages, hoping for example to finish among the best third.
Zimbabwe presents a bit of the same profile as its opponent of the day. He also finished last in his group stage of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, behind Ethiopia, South Africa and Ghana (who will therefore play the play-offs). Zimbabwe, which has been going through a nightmare since last March, have not won a game since the fifth day of the CAN qualifiers (0-1 victory over Botswana on March 25, 2021). That is to say a very difficult period of 13 games without the slightest success! In preparation for this CAN, Zimbabwe obtained a draw (0-0) against Sudan. And for their first match in the competition, this team was extremely valiant in containing the Senegalese attacks, and conceded the defeat on a penalty in the 97th minute, transformed by the star Sadio Mané. A very cruel scenario, because the Zimbabweans have shown great strength, and have not been rewarded for their efforts. Before a last match against Guinea, we will also have to achieve a result in this match to hope to continue the competition.
Malawi are third in Group B, losing 1-0 to Guinea in the opener.
Malawi remain on five consecutive defeats in official matches.
Zimbabwe are bottom of the group, and also lost 1-0, to Senegal.
Zimbabwe have not won a game in 13 meetings now.
The “under 2.5” prediction has been made in Zimbabwe’s last 5 matches, and in Malawi’s last two official matches.
Zimbabwe know how to be strong defensively, for example conceding only 4 goals in their last 5 games. To obtain a result in this match, we will have to show the same desire and the same defensive determination as against Senegal, and rely on offensive efficiency. This game should be hotly contested, but we should have very few chances and therefore goals. Less than 2.5!
Malawi – Zimbabwe : Betting Tips
Under 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.60
