Ethiopia vs Senegal Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | AFCON 2027 qualifiers
This will be the second-ever outing between these nations!
The Ethiopia national football team are all set to lock horns with the Senegal national football team for their second group stage fixture of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The Bahir Dar Stadium is all set to witness this entertaining clash.
The Yohannes Sahle-led side is coming after facing a 0-1 loss at the hands of Sudan in their last matchup. It was an underwhelming performance by them and their Africa Cup of Nations qualification journey is off to a negative start.
The Ethiopia national football team will now be looking to make a comeback. Being at home is going to give them a slight advantage. The Walia Ibex side will be looking to control the game from the start and must come up with a better approach in the final third.
Even though the Senegal national football team took the lead first against Mozambique, they were held to a draw after conceding an equaliser in the final moments of the first half. Patrick Vieira’s men had to settle for a single point.
The Lions of Teranga will now be looking to secure a win. Being away from home is going to put them in a challenging situation, but with better squad quality and tactics, Senegal are going to have a slight edge.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- Stadium: Bahir Dar Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, September 29
- Kick-off Time: 06:30 PM IST/ 01:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM ET/ 06:00 AM PT
- Referee: Willy Stephane Ngah
- VAR: In use
Form:
Ethiopia: L-L-W-L-L
Senegal: L-L-W-L-D
Players to Watch
Abel Yalew (Ethiopia)
Abel Yalew will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Lions of Teranga. He is going to be in the attacking front for the Ethiopian national football team. The 28-year-old will have to do a lot of hard work for his side, or otherwise it can end in a bad way for the visitors.
Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)
The 25-year-old was the sole goal scorer for the Senegal national football team in their 1-1 draw against Mozambique. He helped his side take a one-goal cushion, but in the end it was not enough. Nicolas Jackson will be once again deployed as a striker and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Ethiopia are on a two-match losing run.
- Senegal have only secured one win in their last five matches.
- This will be the second-ever outing between these nations.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Senegal to win
- Nicolas Jackson to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
All of the selected squad members for both Ethiopia and Senegal are fit to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 1
Ethiopia (wins): 0
Senegal (wins): 1
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Ethiopia predicted XI (4-4-2)
Nura (GK); Bekele, Yohannes, Baye, Samuel; Tafesse, Panom, Tekeste, Gugsa; Yalew, Markneh
Senegal predicted XI (4-4-2)
Yehvann Diouf (GK); Niakhate, Sane, Sy, Malick Diouf; Camara, Gueye, Sarr, Sima; Diao, Jackson
Match Prediction
Despite being at home, Ethiopia are going to be under pressure due to their current run of form. Senegal will have a perfect opportunity to jump back to winning ways.
The Lions of Teranga are likely to come out on top and secure a victory.
Prediction: Ethiopia 0-2 Senegal
Telecast Details
Nigeria: Canal+, Sport 1 Afrique
USA: beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
When and where is Ethiopia vs Senegal AFCON qualifier?
This clash takes place at the Bahir Dar Stadium on September 29.
Where and how to watch AFCON 2027 qualifiers live in USA?
beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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