Eswatini and Tanzania meet on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at the Free State Stadium in an important Group C fixture kicking off at 16:00 CAT. Both teams head into the contest winless: Eswatini drew their opener while Tanzania are sitting bottom after a frustrating start.

Check out our COSAFA Cup predictions and sure win predictions today.

Match: Eswatini vs Tanzania
Competition: COSAFA Cup 2025 – Group C
Date: 11 June 2025 (Wednesday)
Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Kick-off: 16:00 CAT

Eswatini vs Tanzania prediction and betting tips

Draw – Recommended
Eswatini have drawn 4 straight; Tanzania are struggling to score. A stalemate is a likely outcome.

Under 2.5 Goals – Strong Trend
All five previous H2H meetings ended with fewer than three goals. Both sides favour cautious play.

Both Teams to Score – Yes
Despite low scoring, 4 of the last 5 H2H matchups saw both teams score.

Correct Score Prediction: Eswatini 1–1 Tanzania
A repeat of previous COSAFA patterns – balanced play with few chances.

Draw No Bet: Eswatini
With stronger recent form and more confidence, backing Eswatini to avoid defeat has good value.

COSAFA Cup predictions: Eswatini vs Tanzania

Eswatini (the Sihlangu Semnikati) have been steady this year, boasting an unbeaten streak of four matches, all ending in draws. They started their COSAFA campaign with a 1–1 draw against Madagascar thanks to Andy Junior Magagula’s equaliser

Tanzania, the Taifa Stars, are struggling badly. They’ve gone winless in six games, losing five including their opening match—a 1–0 defeat to Madagascar—and are on a six-match scoreless streak .

H2H stats favour Eswatini: in five historical clashes, Eswatini have recorded 2 wins, Tanzania 1, and 2 draws. Every game in that series featured under 2.5 total goals, and four occasions saw both teams score—a pattern worth noting

Eswatini form, Tanzania form

Eswatini: D-D-D-D-L

8 June – vs Madagascar – D 1–1
25 Mar – vs Malawi – D 2–2
18 Mar – vs Mozambique – D 1–1
14 Mar – vs Comoros – D 0–0
19 Nov – vs South Africa – L 0–1

Tanzania: L-L-L-D-L

8 June – vs Madagascar – L 0–1
25 Mar – vs Morocco – L 0–2
19 Nov – vs Guinea – L 0–2
16 Nov – vs Ethiopia – D 0–0
14 Nov – vs Sudan – L 0–1

Eswatini vs Tanzania: Head-to-Head Record

13 Jun 2019 – Eswatini 1–0 Tanzania (COSAFA)
9 Sep 2018 – Tanzania 1–1 Eswatini
11 Oct 2016 – Eswatini 3–1 Tanzania
27 Mar 2011 – Tanzania 2–1 Eswatini
14 Oct 2009 – Eswatini 0–0 Tanzania

H2H Summary: Eswatini W2, Tanzania W1, D2 (last 5)

Players to Watch

🇸🇿 Eswatini: Andy Junior Magagula – Equalised in the opener and remains Eswatini’s most dangerous man in the final third.

🇹🇿 Tanzania: Simon Msuva – While he’s been quiet in recent matches, Msuva’s experience could spark a turnaround if Tanzania are to avoid elimination.