Equatorial Guinea will face Liberia in the 10th round of the African World Cup qualifiers on Monday, October 13, at 15:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the match and a betting option that emphasizes both teams’ attack.
Match Preview
Equatorial Guinea is currently fifth in the group but still has a chance to advance, with a game pending against Malawi. A spot in the playoffs remains a possibility, even though their path is challenging.
This would be a historic moment for Equatorial Guinea, as they have never reached this stage before. However, they need to rely on Namibia not gaining points against Tunisia, even if they win their remaining matches.
Liberia is third in the group with 14 points and a win against Equatorial Guinea could bring them significantly closer to the playoffs. They also need Namibia to avoid a win against Tunisia for their hopes to remain alive.
Like Equatorial Guinea, Liberia has never appeared in a World Cup. This makes the upcoming matches crucial as the team aims for its first chance to compete on that stage.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Both teams have scored in four of Equatorial Guinea’s last five matches.
- Equatorial Guinea has conceded in each of their last five games.
- Liberia has conceded in eight straight matches.
- Five of Liberia’s last six matches have had more than two goals.
- These teams have played three times, with Equatorial Guinea winning all encounters.
Probable Lineups
- Equatorial Guinea: Owono – Akapo, Orozco, Coco, Ndong – Ganet, Mascarell, Eneme – Salvador, Masogo, Nsue
- Liberia: Yeanaye – Tarnue, Balde, Dweh, Fully – Teah, Tweh, Dorley – Mamadu Bah, Gono, Kosiah
Prediction
Liberia’s matches tend to be high-scoring, and this one should be no different. With both teams eager for a win, expect open attacking play and numerous chances. I would predict over 2 goals at odds of 1.68.