Kenya and Gambia are set to meet in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, September 5, with the match starting at 15:00 CET. Here’s a preview of the game.
Kenya vs Gambia: Match Preview
Both Kenya and Gambia are closely matched in the standings, making this match important for their World Cup qualification hopes. Kenya has six points and is currently in fourth place in their group. Their goal difference is 11:8, putting them ten points behind the team in second place. If Kenya wins all four remaining matches, they still have a slim chance at second place, but they need the teams above them to drop points.
Gambia trails Kenya by two points, with minimal chances of qualification. They have only managed four points from six games and are 12 points behind the second-place team. Even if they win their remaining matches, they need other teams to lose consistently.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Kenya has lost just one of their last seven matches.
- Gambia has won only one of their last five games.
- Kenya has scored at least one goal in six straight matches, while Gambia has conceded in three consecutive games.
- The last match between them ended in a 3-3 draw.
Probable Line-Ups
- Kenya: Otieno; Onyango, Omurwa, Anyembe, Uma; Akumu, Abuya; Bajaber, Wilson, Avire; Olunga
- Gambia: Jobe; Njie, Sinyan, Colley; Ceesay, Bajo, Barry, Fadera; Minteh, Sou, Barrow
Prediction
This match is vital for Kenya, and they are expected to focus on keeping their World Cup hopes alive. A bet on a Kenya win at odds of 2.35 is recommended.
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