Central African Republic vs Madagascar Prediction, lineup, betting tips & odds

The East African country need a win to get through to the next stage.

Central African Republic national football team are all set to host the Madagascar national football team on matchday five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers. The hosts are in fifth place and are most likely out of the race to get to the next stage. The visitors on the other hand still have a chance but they will have to secure a win here.

Central African Republic will be at home which will be an added advantage for them. They have won only one of their last four CAF World Cup qualifiers fixtures. Even a win here will not be enough for them. It will only be a consolation prize for them at this point. Central African Republic will still be looking for a win here.

Madagascar will be under pressure as they surely need a win here and on top of that they will be playing this fixture away from home. Their qualification also depends upon other teams. But the visitors will be looking to give their all here. It is going to be a tough affair for them considering the past results between the two teams.

Kick-off

• Location: Casablanca, Morocco
• Stadium: Larbi Zaouli Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, March 19
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 11:00 ET/ 08:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Central African Republic: L-L-L-L-L

Madagascar: D-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Louis Mafouta (Central African Republic)

The 30-year-old forward has started four times and has scored three goals for the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying – CAF. Louis Mafouta will be leading his side in the attacking front. He will be looking to add to his goal-scoring tally in the upcoming crucial game.

Rayan Raveloson (Madagascar)

Rayan Raveloson has scored a couple of goals in four games for Madagascar. The BSC Young Boys midfielder is going to play a crucial as he is good at controlling the midfield. Raveloson also knows how to build up plays for the attacking front and is also very capable of netting goals.

Match Facts

• Madagascar have not won any of their last five encounters against the Central African Republic.
• Central African Republic are on a three-match winning streak against Madagascar.
• This will be the seventh meeting between both national teams.

Central African Republic vs Madagascar: Betting Tips and Odds

• Central African Republic to win @2/1 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @9/2 bet365
• Louis Mafouta to score

Injury and Team News

Isaac Solet will not be in action for the Central African Republic as he is injured and out for the season.

All the squad members for Madagascar are ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Central African Republic won: 3

Madagascar won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Central African Republic predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Youfeigane (GK); Yangao, Youga, Ndobe, Tatolna; Baboula, Pirioua, Kondogbia, Solet; Mafouta, Namnganda

Madagascar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Laiton (GK); Rabemanantsoa, Demoleon, Fontaine, Fortun; Amada, Couturier; Carolus, Raveloson, Lapoussin; Randrianarijaona

Match Prediction

As per the previous encounters between the two sides, the Central African Republic are most likely to emerge as the winner against Madagascar.

Prediction: Central African Republic 3-1 Madagascar

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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