ZIM vs AFG ODI Match Prediction and Tips

Afghanistan has a very strong white ball squad and while it favors the T20 format, the ODI squad has also done brilliantly off late. Afghanistan had a good Asia Cup (played in the ODI format) and also managed to pull off some spectacular upsets in the ODI World Cup 2023.

There are a number of players in Afghanistan that have been earmarked as specialists for the longer formats of the game. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi are two of those while the emergence of Rahmanullah Gurbad and Ibrahim Zadran as all-format players gives them excellent depth as well.

In contrast, Zimbabwe just does not have the quality or the talent pool to be able to put up a challenge in the 50-over format. We are not saying that it is impossible for Zimbabwe to get a win against Afghanistan but we certainly will not be betting on it to happen!

Today's Match Predictions

Today's Match Prediction - Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe

Where to Bet on Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe | December 2024

Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe – How We Produce Ours

Various factors are assessed when we make our predictions, such as:

Season Injuries

Checking out the latest team news is always crucial, especially for a team like Zimbabwe that does not have the depth that Pakistan does. 

Weather Conditions

Even in short-form games, the weather can intervene. OCBscores experts check the forecast to see how it could affect the scoring in Zimbabwe.

Venue

All of the matches are at the same stadium (Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo), but we look at the venue's past records as this can give an indication of how many runs are likely to be scored. 

Pitch Conditions

The state of the pitch is a crucial criteria for any cricket betting tips. This is especially the case when multiple matches are played at one stadium. 

Player and Team Stats

Data is a key tool for our OCBscores experts. They run the numbers to see who is in form, who is struggling, and how this will impact the result of a match.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record can be a key marker for a potential result. Certain teams always perform well against an opposition.Â