Our Predictions
Zambia have stronger attacking stats (1.2 goals/game) and play with urgency. Away win odds of 2.13 make them slight favorites. Tanzania's solid home record is a worry, but Zambia’s need for points and past head-to-heads support this pick.
Both teams have averaged under 2 goals per match in recent head-to-heads. Odds for Under 2.5 are 1.60. Tanzania’s strong defense and Zambia’s away scoring trouble point to a low-scoring affair.
Odds for 'No' are 1.76. Recent meetings have seen only one team scoring in most games. Tanzania rarely concedes at home, while Zambia struggles to find the net away. Expect a tight defensive contest.
Tanzania vs Zambia Prediction & Preview | World Cup Qualifiers on Extratips
Welcome to Extratips for a closer look at Tanzania vs Zambia in the World Cup qualifiers. Kickoff is set for October 8th, 2025, at 19:00. Both teams come into this clash needing points to boost their dreams of reaching the finals. Tanzania sits third in Group E with 6 points from 4 matches (2 wins, 2 losses). Zambia trails in fourth place, earning just 3 points with 1 win and 3 losses. That means motivation runs high for both sides: Tanzania wants to secure their position, while Zambia needs a win to stay alive.
Bookies give Zambia the edge: away win odds hit 2.13, home win for Tanzania at 3.48, and the draw at 3.22. Both teams have scored in only three of the last five head-to-heads, while Zambia took two wins (4-2 and 2-0), Tanzania bagged a 1-0, and one match was drawn. Recently, Tanzania’s home form impresses—3 wins, 2 draws—while Zambia’s away record is shaky: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses.
Tanzania’s strengths include solid defending, effective home play, and low foul counts. Weaknesses: scoring struggle, few shots on target, and conceding after halftime. Zambia presses high, creates more chances, and keeps midfield solid. But they leak goals on the road, suffer lapses late on, and often miss big chances. Key players like Daka and Samatta could tip the scales. Neither side reports major injuries, but tactical tweaks could be crucial.
Watch out for a battle of Tanzanian defense vs. Zambian attack, the pressure of qualification, and a chance for young stars to step up. Expect a tight game low on goals, as both teams guard their lines. This match may well be decided by a set piece or a flash of individual skill.