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Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Head to head record, results & stats

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Zimbabwe

L L L D L
12
meetings
29 goals total
Last: 29 Dec 2025
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South Africa

W W W D W
2
Zimbabwe wins
3
Draws
7
South Africa wins
17% 25% 58%
10
Goals scored
19

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Match averages

2.42
Avg goals / game
58%
Both to score
58%
Over 2.5 goals
2 / 5
Clean sheets (Zimbabwe / South Afr…)

Biggest wins

All meetings (12)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
29 Dec 2025 Zimbabwe 2 - 3 South Africa L CAF Africa Cup of Nations
10 Oct 2025 Zimbabwe 0 - 0 South Africa D FIFA World Cup qualificat…
07 Jun 2025 South Africa 2 - 0 Zimbabwe L CAF South Africa Confeder…
11 Jun 2024 South Africa 3 - 1 Zimbabwe L FIFA World Cup qualificat…
11 Nov 2021 South Africa 1 - 0 Zimbabwe L FIFA World Cup qualificat…
03 Sep 2021 Zimbabwe 0 - 0 South Africa D FIFA World Cup qualificat…
10 Sep 2013 South Africa 1 - 2 Zimbabwe W International Club Friend…
15 Nov 2011 Zimbabwe 2 - 1 South Africa W International Club Friend…
13 Feb 2011 South Africa 2 - 1 Zimbabwe L CAF African Nations Champ…
27 Jan 2010 South Africa 3 - 0 Zimbabwe L International Club Friend…
28 Oct 2009 Zimbabwe 1 - 1 South Africa D International Club Friend…
11 Mar 2008 South Africa 2 - 1 Zimbabwe L International Club Friend…

By venue

At Zimbabwe 1W 3D 1L
At South Africa 6W 0D 1L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Zimbabwe D South A…
2025 0 1 2
2024 0 0 1
2021 0 1 1
2013 1 0 0
2011 1 0 1
2010 0 0 1
2009 0 1 0
2008 0 0 1
First meeting
11 Mar 2008

About this head-to-head

Zimbabwe and South Africa have met 12 times on record. Zimbabwe lead with 2 wins, South Africa have won 7 times and the two clubs have drawn 3 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 11 March 2008.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Zimbabwe vs South Africa. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Across their recorded meetings, Zimbabwe have found the net 10 times against South Africa, while South Africa have scored 19 times in reply — a combined 29 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 29 December 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2008. Follow every upcoming Zimbabwe versus South Africa clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Zimbabwe and South Africa played each other?

Zimbabwe and South Africa have met 12 times on record, with the first meeting on 11 March 2008.

Who has won more, Zimbabwe or South Africa?

South Africa have the edge with 7 wins to Zimbabwe's 2, with 3 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Zimbabwe play South Africa?

Their meetings produce 2.42 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 58% of them.