On Thursday, the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will see Tunisia facing Liberia at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades. Here’s a look at what to expect from the match.
Match Preview
Tunisia is performing strongly in the qualifiers, showing solid organization in both offense and defense. The team, led by Sami Trabelsi, has not allowed any goals in six rounds, with five wins and one draw. Under new management, the “Carthage Eagles” have improved consistency and are making the most of their scoring opportunities.
The squad has depth, boosted by midfielder Ismaël Gharbi from Braga and the return of seasoned player Naïm Sliti. Their previous encounter with Liberia in March ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Tunisia, who scored early and controlled the game. Given their current form and advantage of playing at home, they are poised for another solid performance.
Liberia, on the other hand, is working hard to stay competitive in the group, entering this match with 10 points and hopes of securing second place. After a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations qualifying round, where they finished last, the “Lone Stars” have started to find some rhythm, aided by a technical win against Equatorial Guinea, which was tallied as a 3-0 victory. However, their gameplay remains inconsistent, particularly defensively.
In their last match against Tunisia, they conceded early and struggled. Key issues for Liberia include poor finishing and weak midfield stability. Additionally, they will be without key defender Sampson Dweh and midfield contributor Mohammed Sangare, making it difficult for them to maintain attacking support and proper transitions.
Probable Lineups
- Tunisia: Damen, Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi, Sassi, Laïdouni, Mejbri, Sliti, Mastouri, Achouri
- Liberia: Songo, Laomey, Balde, Pabai, Barshall, Kenneh, Tweh, Dorley, Farkarlun, Kosiah, Thea
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Tunisia has won five of their last seven matches against Liberia.
- Tunisia has not conceded a goal in six qualifying matches.
- Liberia has lost four of their last six matches in all competitions.
Prediction
Tunisia is in strong form, excelling both offensively and defensively. Given they are up against an inconsistent Liberia side missing key players, another clean-sheet victory seems likely. The suggested bet is on Tunisia to win by at least two goals.
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