Eswatini vs Cameroon Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are at the top of the FIFA World Cup African qualifiers’ Group D standings.

Eswatini national football team are all set to host the Cameroon national football team in match week five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers. The International break is all set to kick off. The hosts are in the last spot in the Group D points table as they have not won any of their four games played till now.

Eswatini will be at home for this contest. They are going to face Cameroon for the first time in the CAF World Cup qualifiers. Eswatini met Mauritius in their last World Cup qualification fixture. It was a close game where they failed to score more than one goal, which led to their defeat.

Cameroon are at the top of the standings in Group D and will be looking to extend their lead to remain in the number one spot. They were held to a draw by Angola in their last CAF World Cup qualifier fixture. They were looking good but conceded an own goal which led them to secure just a single point.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
• Stadium: Mbombela 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:

Eswatini: L-D-L-D-L

Cameroon: D-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Andy Junior Magagula (Eswatini)

The hosts are desperately looking for a win here and Andy Juinior Magagula is likely to play a crucial role in the game. Although he has not scored any goals in the last few games, Magagula is good at controlling the midfield areas. He can help the attacking front by setting up plays.

Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)

The midfield star who also plays for English Premier League Brentford is doing well this season. Bryan Mbeumo has scored a couple of goals in four matches for the Cameroon national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. He is going to play a crucial role and is likely to emerge as the game-changer for his side.

Match Facts

• Eswatini have not won a single game in their last 30 attempts.
• Cameroon are undefeated in their last eight matches.
• Eswatini have only been able to score two goals in the last five in all competitions.

Eswatini vs Cameroon: Betting Tips and Odds

• Cameroon to win @4/9 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @9/2 bet365
• Bryan Mbeumo to score

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both teams are ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

This is going to be the first-ever meeting between Eswatini and Cameroon.

Predicted Lineups

Eswatini predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Honest Dlamini (GK); Manana, Matse, Mkhonta, Thwala; Mabelesa, Magagula, Innocent Dlamini, Matsebula; Mkhonto, Ndzinisa

Cameroon predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Onana (GK); Tchatchoua, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Wooh, Tolo; Quomah Baleba; Mbeumo, Anguissa, Hongla, Bassogog; Aboubakar

Match Prediction

Although the hosts are desperate for a win here, Cameroon are likely to end up as the better side against Eswatini in the CAF World Cup qualifiers.

Prediction: Eswatini 1-3 Cameroon

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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