On October 12, Djibouti will compete against Sierra Leone in the final round of World Cup qualifying on neutral territory. Here’s an overview of both teams and our prediction for the match.
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Match preview
Djibouti ranks as one of the weakest teams in Africa and is currently at the bottom of Group A. After nine rounds, they have only managed to collect one point, scoring four goals and conceding 31, averaging 3.5 goals against per game.
Their defense struggles significantly, and the team often lacks offensive opportunities, finishing matches without a shot on target.
Sierra Leone has earned 12 points from nine matches, with their last chance to qualify ending in a 0-1 loss to Burkina Faso. In their last five games, Sierra Leone had two victories: a 3-1 win over Guinea-Bissau and a 2-0 victory against Ethiopia. They also faced a defeat against Egypt (0-1) and settled for a draw with Guinea (1-1). In this final qualifier, they aim to finish strong, especially against Djibouti.
Probable lineups
Djibouti: Mahamoud; Farada, Topka, Said, Abdi, Bilha; Mahamed, Daher, Hassan, Omar; Wais
Sierra Leone: Sesay; Jalloh, Bah, Turay, Samadia; Fofanah, Dumbuya; M. Kamara, Kargbo, Tarawallie; K. Kamara
Match facts and head-to-head
- In their only previous match, Sierra Leone won 2-1
- Djibouti has lost five consecutive matches
- Seven of Sierra Leone’s last eight matches featured under three goals
Prediction
Sierra Leone is expected to conclude their qualifying effort positively against Djibouti. The team has the ability to score and create numerous chances. My prediction: Sierra Leone to win with an Asian handicap (-1.5) at odds of 1.68