Somalia vs Eswatini prediction, odds & betting tips, lineups, Preview

Are you looking for today’s football match prediction? Today’s match of Somalia vs Eswatini prediction is between Somalia and Eswatini. Both teams will face each other at the Africa Cup of Nations qualification today match on March 20, 2024, at Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium.

Somalia vs Eswatini prediction

Somalia and Eswatini clash today, March 20th, 2024, at Stade El Abdi in Morocco for the first leg of their preliminary round matchup in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Ranked 198th in the FIFA Rankings, Somalia enters the contest as the heavy underdog. They haven’t qualified for any major international tournament and are winless in their last seven matches across all competitions. Their home form is particularly concerning, having failed to score in their last three home games.

Eswatini’s Recent Success

Eswatini boasts a more encouraging run of form. While not a powerhouse, they’ve achieved some noteworthy results lately, including holding Burkina Faso and South Africa to draws and defeating Namibia within the past year. They also hold the upper hand historically, having beaten Somalia both home and away in the previous AFCON qualifiers.

Prediction

Experts favor Eswatini to claim victory based on their recent form and historical dominance over Somalia. While both teams are far from the top of African football, Eswatini’s experience and slightly better ranking suggest they’ll secure the win in the first leg.

We say: Somalia 0-2 Eswatini

While both these sides reside in the lower echelons of the region’s rankings, Eswatini have played significantly more football in recent times and have managed a few notable results, including holding Burkina Faso and South Africa to draws while beating Namibia all within the last year. We feel they will be too good for Somalia in this one.

Somalia vs Eswatini odds & betting tips

Match Winner Odds:

• Somalia: High odds around +460 (underdog)
• Draw: Around +320
• Eswatini: Favored to win with odds around -200 (1.46)

Betting Tips:

• Eswatini to Win: Based on their recent form and historical dominance over Somalia, Eswatini is the favorite.
• Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams tend toward low-scoring matches, so this might be a safer bet.
• Both Teams to Score – No: With Somalia’s struggles to score and Eswatini’s decent defense, this could be a possibility.

Somalia vs. Eswatini Match Facts

• League: Africa Cup of Nations qualification
• MATCH: Somalia vs. Eswatini
• DATE: 20th March 2024
• VENUE: Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium
• TIME: 16:00 (UK)

Somalia vs. Eswatini Possible starting lineups For Both Teams

Somalia:

• Goalkeeper: Mohamed Nuur (or Bashir Abdi)
• Defenders: Abdikarim Hassan, Abdi Yousef, Mohamed Farah, Faris Said
• Midfielders: Abdullahi Sheikh, Yusuf Ali, Omar Mohamed, Ahmed Nuur
• Forwards: Musa Hassan, Sufyaan Mukhtar

Eswatini:

• Goalkeeper: Sandanezwe Mathabela
• Defenders: Machawe Dlamini, Njabulo Ndlovu, Menzi Yende, Saneliso Magagula
• Midfielders: Phumlani Dlamini, Sibonginkosi Mkhonta, Themba Zwane, Sanele Tshabalala
• Forward: Felix Badenhorst (or Sabelo Ndzinisa)

Somalia vs. Eswatini Preview

The curtain rises today on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers as Somalia and Eswatini clash in a preliminary round encounter at Stade El Abdi in Morocco (neutral venue). This match serves as the first leg, with the winner progressing to the next round of qualifiers in September.

Somalia’s Struggles

Somalia enters the contest as the underdog, ranked a lowly 198th in the FIFA Rankings. Their recent form paints a bleak picture, having failed to win in their last seven matches across all competitions. They’ve particularly struggled at home, failing to find the net in their last three home games.

Eswatini’s Encouraging Run

Eswatini boasts a more promising outlook. While not a powerhouse, they’ve secured some noteworthy results in the past year. These include holding footballing giants Burkina Faso and South Africa to draws, along with a victory over Namibia. Eswatini also holds historical dominance over Somalia, having defeated them in both legs of the previous AFCON qualifiers.

Key Players to Watch:

• Somalia: Look out for forwards Musa Hassan and Sufyaan Mukhtar, who will shoulder the responsibility of breaking Somalia’s goal drought.
• Eswatini: Experienced midfielders Phumlani Dlamini and Sanele Tshabalala will be crucial in controlling the game for Eswatini.

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