Malawi will play against Equatorial Guinea in the ninth round of 2026 World Cup qualifying on Thursday, October 9, at 18:00 CET. Here’s a look at the match and some betting insights.
Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea: Match Preview
Both teams have slim chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Currently, Malawi and Equatorial Guinea are tied with ten points each after eight group matches, ranking fourth and fifth. They cannot top the group as Tunisia has already secured a spot with 22 points.
Both Malawi and Equatorial Guinea are five points behind the second-place team. The teams occupying these positions have at least 15 points. Even if either team wins its remaining two matches, many other results would need to favor them to have a chance at qualification.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Malawi has won only one of its last seven matches.
- Equatorial Guinea has secured just one win in its last five games.
- Equatorial Guinea has conceded at least one goal in each of its last five matches, while Malawi has done so in four matches.
- The only previous encounter between these teams ended in a 1-0 win for Equatorial Guinea.
Probable Line-ups
- Malawi: Tole, Chembezi, Chirwa, Aaron, Lungu, Mwaungulu, Singo, Petro, Mbulu, Mpinganjira, Mango
- Equatorial Guinea: Jesús Owono, Nsue, Saúl Coco, Ndong, Orosco, Akapo, Ganet, Iban Salvador, Yannick Buyla, Omar Mascarell, Machín
Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched and have had difficulty producing strong performances recently. Based on current form, a bet on under 2.5 total goals is recommended.