Namibia vs Equatorial Guinea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both sides secured a win in the last match.

Namibia are set to welcome Equatorial Guinea in round six of the CAF World Cup Qualifiers. This clash is set to take place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Monday. 

The hosts have been in good form throughout this competition as they are in second position in Group H. They have accumulated 11 points so far from five courtesy of three wins and two draws. Collin Benjamin’s side are one of the favourites alongside Tunisia to secure a qualification spot. In the last match, they secured a narrow 1-0 win to continue their unbeaten streak.  

Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea also bounced back to winning ways. They secured a 2-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe. Currently, they are languishing in the fifth spot in the World Cup Qualifiers table with five more matches to play. If they can manage to win all of their matches, then they might have a chance to qualify. 

Kick-Off time:

Location: Polokwane, Pietersburg

Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium

Date: Monday, 24 March

Kick-off Time: 6:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM GMT/ 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT

Referee: TBD

VAR: In use

Form:

Namibia (in all competitions): L-L-D-D-W

Equatorial Guinea (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Prins Menelik Tjiueza (Namibia) 

The versatile forward who can play anywhere in midfield or attacking areas has caught the eye with his performance for Namibia in the last few matches. Prins Menelik Tjiueza scored the winning goal in the last match which takes his tally to two goals in the last three matches for Namibia in this World Cup qualifiers.    

Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea)

Emilio Nsue has been one of the most consistent performers for Equatorial Guinea over the years. He boasts an impressive tally of 21 goals on 33 appearances for them despite playing mainly as a winger for them. In the last match against Sao Tome and Principe, it was his goal that opened the scoring for them. 

"What a SHOCK HERE" 😲Emilio Nsue gives Equatorial Guinea the lead against Ivory Coast! ⚽ pic.twitter.com/JnQaCRUgc0

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 22, 2024

Match Facts

• Namibia secured a 1-0 victory over Malawi in the last match
• They are unbeaten in their last three matches
• Equatorial Guinea defeated Sao Tome and Principe in the last match by 2-0

Namibia vs Equatorial Guinea: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Match to end with goals under 3.5
• Tip 2: Match to end in a draw
• Tip 3: Equatorial Guinea to score the first goal

Injury & Team News

Namibia have a fully fit squad to choose from. Josef Bonifasius, Vetunuavi Charles Hambira and Ngero Kaanjuka Katua are again expected to form a three-man defence after their excellent display in the last match.  

Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea are likely to field the same eleven with the team now looking more balanced than the previous one. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 1

Namibia – 1

Equatorial Guinea – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

Namibia predicted lineup (5-3-2):

Maova (GK); Damaseb, Bonifasius, Hambira, Katua, Hanamub; Fredericks, Petrus, Tjiueza; Hotto, Shalulile

Equatorial Guinea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Owono (GK) ; Akapo, Orozco, Ndong, Coco; Mascarell, Salvador; Ganet, Machin, Nsue; Asue

Match Prediction

Both sides are heading into this match on a winning note. Namibia in comparison to Equatorial Guinea have performed more consistently. However, we expect this match to end in a draw considering their performance in the last match. 

Prediction: ⁠Namibia 1-1 Equatorial Guinea

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK –  TNT Sports

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