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Zimbabwe sits at the bottom of the table, having lost both of its Group B games. Guinea clinched second place with a victory and a draw, and are now in the Play-Offs zone. The third round of the Africa Cup of Nations will take place at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe has lost two games, the first by a score of 0-1 against Senegal and the second by a score of 1-2 against Malawi. They only managed to score one goal, which was scored by Ishmael Wadi in the previous match.
The Warriors failed to qualify for the Qatar World Cup 2022 after failing to win a single match in Group G, with Ghana being the only team from the group to go to the third stage. They also played Sudan in an international friendly in the first match of the year, which ended in a stalemate.
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Zimbabwe LLLDLL
Zimbabwe will be aiming for a better result after losing 2-1 to Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations last time out.
Zimbabwe had 64% possession and 12 shots on goal, five of which were on target during the game. Malawi had nine shots on goal, two of which were on target. Malawi’s goal came from Mhango (43′, 58′).
Zimbabwe’s attacking form has deteriorated recently. Over the course of their past six games, they have only scored three goals against other teams. The total number of goals scored against Zimbabwe in those matches has risen to nine.
Guinea LDLWWD
Guinea’s last match was a 0-0 draw with Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Guinea controlled the ball 51 percent of the time and had five shots on goal, one of which was on target. Senegal, on the other hand, had ten shots on goal, two of which were on target.
Guinea’s attacking unit has failed to score in their last six matches, contributing only four goals. Syli Nationale have also had an overall goal tally against them equal to 7 in those matches. Of course, that pattern may or may not continue in the next game.
Injured and suspended
Zimbabwe (Ishmael Wadi)
Guinea Guinea heads into the game with a clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.
Zimbabwe Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Petros Mhari; Onismor Bhasera, Teenage Hadebe, Gerald Takwara, Takudzwa Chimwemwe; Kelvin Madzongwe; Knowledge Musona, Kundai Benyu, Never Tigere, Bruce Kangwa; Tinotenda Kadewere
Guinea Predicted XI (4-3-1-2): Aly Keita; Mamadou Kane, Mohamed Camara, Saidou Sow, Ibrahima Conte, Issiaga Sylla; Amadou Diawara, Naby Keita, Aguibou Camara; Mohamed Bayo, Jose Kante
Prediction
In our opinion, Zimbabwe will be able to score against this Guinean team, albeit one goal may not be enough.
As a result, we believe that when the full-time whistle sounds, it will be a close game with Guinea holding a 1-2 lead.
Senegal were denied all three points in their second match against Guinea on Friday, as the two teams drew 0-0. Aliou Cisse’s side produced another lackluster performance, similar to their initial match against Zimbabwe, in which they needed a last-gasp penalty from Sadio Mane to win all three points.
The Lions of Teranga, on the other hand, sit atop Group B with four points from two games and have all but clinched a spot in the next round.
Their next assignment pits them against an opponent who has lost both of the prior matches between the two teams.
Senegal has gone undefeated in their last eight games across all competitions, and they will be confident in their ability to maintain their dominance in this match and finish their group-stage campaign on a high note.
Malawi beat Zimbabwe 2-1 on Friday to get their AFCON campaign off to a winning start after a first-day loss to Guinea.
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Malawi LLLLLW
Malawi will be looking to build on their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe from the previous match.
Malawi had 36% possession and 9 shots on goal, two of which were on target, in the encounter. Mhango (43′, 58′) was Malawi’s goal scorer. Zimbabwe had 12 shots on goal, five of which were on target.
Malawi has rarely refused to accept concessions in recent years. Malawi’s defense has been breached in six of their past six games, resulting in 12 goals being conceded. That being said, we’ll have to wait and see whether or not that pattern can be maintained in this game.
Senegal WWDWWD
Senegal’s most recent match was a 0-0 draw with Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations.
In the game, Senegal had 49 percent possession and 10 shots on goal, two of which were on target. Guinea had five shots on goal, one of which was successful.
Senegal’s defense players have put up a string of strong performances, allowing only three goals in their last six games. During the same time frame, their own forwards have scored 11 goals.
Injured and suspended
Malawi: It heads into the game with a clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.
Senegal: (Ismaïla Sarr, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Fode Balo Toure, Papa Gueye)
Malawi Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Ernest Kakhobwe; Denis Chembezi, Limbikani Mvaza, Gomezgani Chirwa; Francisco Madinga, John Christopher Banda, Chimwenwe Idana, Stanley Sanudi; Gabadinho Mhango; Richard Mbulu, Khuda Muyaba
Senegal Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Seny Dieng; Saliou Ciss, Pape Abou Cisse, Abdou Diallo, Ibrahima Mbaye; Cheikhou Kouyate, Mamadou Loum; Bouna Sarr, Sadio Mane, Boulaye Dia; Keita Balde
Prediction
For this encounter, we believe Malawi has the ability to break down Senegal’s defense, but a single goal will most likely not be enough to avoid defeat.
As a result, we foresee a competitive game, with Senegal winning 1-2 after 90 minutes. Sadio Mane and his teammates are in line for a tight victory and another clean sheet.
Gabon put forth a strong showing on Friday, coming back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with Ghana.Gabon are presently second in Group C with four points from two games, three points ahead of third-place Ghana and two behind Morocco, who have already qualified for the knockout stages.
Les Pantheres will be optimistic about progressing to the next round of the tournament, as all they need is a draw against a team they haven’t lost to in all but one of their last eight meetings since 2009, with four victories and three draws.
Morocco, on the other hand, kept their perfect record at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over the Comoros in their most recent match.
Morocco, chasing their second AFCON championship and first since 1976, enters Tuesday’s match on a 14-game winning streak, with the exception of their Arab Cup final defeat to Algeria.
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Ghana WDWLLD
Ghana comes into this encounter with a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations tie against Gabon.
Ghana had 52 percent possession of the ball and six shots on goal, one of which was on target. André Ayew (18′) was Ghana’s only goal scorer. Gabon had 14 shots on goal, three of which were on target. Gabon’s goal came from Jim Allevinah (88′).
In five of the last six matches in which Ghana has been involved, there have been fewer than three goals per match. In terms of goal distribution throughout that time, the opposition scored a total of six goals, while Ghana scored four.
Comoros DLWWLL
In their most recent match, the Comoros will be looking to avenge their setback to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations competition.
Comoros had 41% possession and 7 shots on goal, with 0 on target in that match. Morocco, on the other hand, had 19 shots on goal, 9 of which were on target. Morocco scored through Selim Amallah (16′) and Zakaria Aboukhlal (89′).
Looking at their recent form, the Comoros have been outscored in five of their previous six games, with their opponents scoring a total of seven goals. The Comoros’ defense has been far from flawless. Apart from that, only time will tell if the current tendency will continue in the next game.
Injured and suspended
Ghana (Iddrisu Baba, Benjamin Tetteh)
Comoros It heads into the game with a clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.
Ghana Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Joseph Wolacott; Baba Abdul Rahman, Daniel Amartey, Jonathan Mensah, Andy Yiadom; Thomas Partey, Mubarak Wakaso; Joseph Paintsil, Kamal Suleymana, Samuel Owusu; Jordan Ayew
Comoros Predicted XI (4-4-2): Ali Ahamada; Kassim Abdallah, Nadjim Abdou, Younn Zahary, Kassim M’Dahoma; Faiz Mattoir, Yacine Bourhane, Rafidine Abdullah, Fouad Bachirou; Mohamed M’Changama, Youssouf M’Changama
Prediction
The Comoros will have to work hard to score even one goal against a Ghana team that appears to be dominating the game and keeping the defense tight.
After 90 minutes, we believe Ghana will have a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Gabon put forth a strong showing on Friday, coming back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with Ghana.
Gabon are presently second in Group C with four points from two games, three points ahead of third-place Ghana and two behind Morocco, who have already qualified for the knockout stages.
Les Pantheres will be optimistic of progressing to the next round of the tournament, as all they need is a draw against a team they haven’t lost to in all but one of their last eight meetings since 2009, with four victories and three draws.
Morocco, on the other hand, kept their perfect record at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros in their most recent match.
Morocco, chasing their second AFCON championship and first since 1976, enters Tuesday’s match on a 14-game winning streak, with the exception of their Arab Cup final defeat to Algeria.
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Gabon LWWLWL
Gabon prepares for this match after a 1-1 draw with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.
In the match, Gabon had 48 percent possession and 14 shots on goal, three of which were on target. Gabon scored the goal through Jim Allevinah (88′). Ghana had six shots on goal, one of which was on target. Ghana’s goal came from André Ayew (18′).
Gabon hasn’t been able to stop scoring goals in recent encounters, scoring in each of their last six games.
During that time, they have amassed a total of 7 points while allowing a total of 6. However, that pattern will not necessarily be repeated here.
Morocco WWWWWW
Morocco enters this match fresh off a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations victory over the Comoros in their previous match.
In the match, Morocco had 59 percent possession and 19 shots on goal, 9 of which were on target. Selim Amallah (16′) and Zakaria Aboukhlal (89′) scored goals for Morocco. The Comoros had seven shots on goal, but none of them were on target.
Morocco’s defense players have put in a string of strong performances, resulting in only one goal surrendered in their last six matches. During the same time frame, they have scored 16 goals for themselves.
Injured and suspended
Gabon (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Axel Meyé, Mario Lemina, Gilchrist Nguema, Sidney Obissa, Lloyd Palun)
Morocco (Badr Benoun, Aymen Barkok)
Gabon Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Jean-Noël Amonome; Anthony Oyono, Bruno Ecuele Manga, David Sambissa; Louis Ameka Autchanga, André Biyogo Poko, Serge-Junior Martinsson Ngouali, Johann Obiang; Jim Allevinah; Denis Bouanga, Aaron Boupendza
Morocco Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Romain Saiss, Nayef Aguerd, Tarik Tissoudali; Sofyan Amrabat; Faycal Fajr, Munir El Haddadi, Sofiane Boufal, Imran Louza; Zakaria Aboukhlal
Prediction
Gabon, in our opinion, has a good chance of scoring against this Moroccan team, yet one goal may not be enough to get them the result they desire.
When the full-time whistle blows, our prediction is for a competitive contest with Morocco winning 1-2. We anticipate a fairly even distribution.