Zambia vs Kenya: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 August

Zambia
LLLDL
5th place in Group A
2
0-1
FT
17/08/2025 08:00
Kenya
WDWWD
1st place in Group A
African Nations Championship
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zambia vs Kenya on 17 August 2025 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zambia vs Kenya preview before placing your bet.

  • Zambia are currently 5th with 0 points after 4 matches.
  • Kenya sit 1st with 10 points from 4 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Kenya to win with probability 42%.
  • Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Zambia and Kenya have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
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2
Pred
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2025-08-17

Zambia vs Kenya - Prediction & Odds

Zambia
Zambia
Kenya
Kenya
2025-08-17 08:00
26
32
42
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.00
2.08
FT
0-1 0-0
-
weather
21°C
STANDINGS UP TO 17/08/2025
Group A PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Kenya Kenya
10 4 3 1 0 4 1 3
02 Morocco Morocco
9 4 3 0 1 8 3 5
03 Democratic Rep Congo Democratic Rep Congo
6 4 2 0 2 5 4 1
04 Angola Angola
4 4 1 1 2 3 6 -3
05 Zambia Zambia
0 4 0 0 4 2 8 -6
Head To Head
27/06/2024 11:59
Zambia Zambia
0 - 2
Kenya Kenya
COSAFA Cup
09/10/2020 09:00
Kenya Kenya
2 - 1
Zambia Zambia
INT FRL
04/09/2016 10:30
Zambia Zambia
1 - 1
Kenya Kenya
CAF NC
06/09/2015 09:00
Kenya Kenya
1 - 2
Zambia Zambia
CAF NC
28/11/2009 09:00
Kenya Kenya
0 - 2
Zambia Zambia
CECAFA Cup
02/01/2009 09:00
Kenya Kenya
0 - 0
Zambia Zambia
CECAFA Cup
Zambia
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Kenya
2
33%
Zambia Zambia Last 6 matches
14/08/2025 10:00
Morocco 3 - 1 Zambia CAF SC
10/08/2025 11:00
Zambia 1 - 2 Angola CAF SC
07/08/2025 09:00
Democratic Rep Congo 2 - 0 Zambia CAF SC
11/06/2025 09:00
Botswana 3 - 3 Zambia COSAFA Cup
06/06/2025 12:00
Zambia 0 - 1 Comoros COSAFA Cup
25/03/2025 13:00
Russia 5 - 0 Zambia INT FRL
Win
0%
Draw
17%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches Kenya Kenya
10/08/2025 08:00
Kenya 1 - 0 Morocco CAF SC
07/08/2025 12:00
Angola 1 - 1 Kenya CAF SC
03/08/2025 08:00
Kenya 1 - 0 Democratic Rep Congo CAF SC
10/06/2025 12:50
Kenya 2 - 1 Chad INT FRL
07/06/2025 11:00
Kenya 0 - 0 Chad INT FRL
23/03/2025 09:00
Kenya 1 - 2 Gabon WCPAF
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues African Nations Champi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Zambia
Zambia
93
 Kenya
Kenya
59
Goals
Scored
74
Avg. per game
0.80
Conceded
66
Avg. per game
0.71
Scored
37
Avg. per game
0.63
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
0.54
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 93 matches
YesNo
50 (54%)43 (46%)
In last 93 matches
NoYes
27 (46%)32 (54%)
Zambia

Zambia

Recent matches

Kenya

Kenya

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Zambia Zambia
Kenya Kenya
Shots
Zambia
Zambia
Total shots
9.17 avg / game
Blocked
28 total
Avg. 1.65
Kenya
Kenya
Total shots
9.60 avg / game
Blocked
22 total
Avg. 2.75
Zambia Zambia Pass Kenya Kenya
Total passes
8525
Avg. 371 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
4154
Avg. 297 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Zambia
Zambia
7052
Avg. 75.83 / game
 Kenya
Kenya
3908
Avg. 66.24 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Zambia
Zambia
4177
Avg. 44.91 / game
 Kenya
Kenya
2333
Avg. 39.54 / game
OTHERS
Zambia
Zambia
93
Played games
Kenya
Kenya
59
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.24
22
Clean sheets
19
0.32
3.85
358
Corners
183
3.10
3.82
355
Throw-ins
353
5.98
0.59
55
Offsides
52
0.88
0.90
84
GK saves
52
0.88
Zambia
Zambia
DISCIPLINARY
Kenya
Kenya
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.52
141
Yellow card
82
1.39
0.05
5
Red card
6
0.10
4.53
421
Fouls
344
5.83
2.53
235
Tackles
133
2.25
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How We Build the Zambia vs Kenya Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Zambia vs Kenya on 17 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this African Nations Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Zambia vs Kenya Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Zambia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Kenya's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

African Nations Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live African Nations Championship standings and the African Nations Championship form table to understand exactly where Zambia and Kenya sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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