On Thursday, the Chad national team will face Ghana in a match at the N’Djamena stadium as part of matchday 7 in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s a prediction for the outcome, highlighting favorable odds.
Match Preview
Chad has had a poor qualifying run, remaining the only team in Group I without any points. They have lost all six of their matches, scoring just once and conceding 15 goals. Their vulnerability was evident in a recent friendly, where they lost 1-2 to Kenya in June.
Chad’s inconsistent defense and lack of team cohesion make them an easy target against stronger teams. Even with home advantage, it’s unlikely they will put up much resistance against Ghana, who are currently performing well.
In contrast, Ghana is having a successful qualifying campaign. Under coach Otto Addo, the Black Stars have achieved five wins in six matches, placing them at the top of the group. Their latest victory was a convincing 4-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting their attacking strength.
The Ghanaian squad combines quality and experience, and they are unfazed by away games. Given Chad’s struggles, this match presents an excellent chance for Ghana to secure another three points and edge closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Probable Lineups
- Chad: Allabatna, Naa, Assan, Chuplo, Mbogo, Osee, Tiam, Mbangossum, Ahmat, Yeo, Marius
- Ghana: Asare B., Djiku A., Opoku J., Salisu M., Schindler K., Alex, Partey T., Mensah G., Kudus M., Ayew J., Semenyo A
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Chad has lost eight of their last nine World Cup qualifiers.
- Ghana is on a four-match winning streak in qualifiers, their best performance since 2013.
- Chad has scored just one goal while conceding 15 in six qualifying matches.
Prediction
The difference in class and form between these teams is significant. Ghana is performing well and is expected to win comfortably against Chad, who have not shown improvement. Even away from home, Ghana should win by at least two goals. Our prediction for this match: “Ghana to win with a -2.0 handicap” at odds of 1.68.
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