AFCON 2027 Preliminaries: Djibouti vs South Sudan Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds
Djibouti
South Sudan
Djibouti faces South Sudan on March 26, 2026, in the first leg of their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 preliminary qualifier at Juba National Stadium
Djibouti Form Analysis
Djibouti will come into their AFCON 2027 qualifier on a terrible run of form, as they have lost each of their last ten matches across all competitions. They have struggled both in defense and in attack as their terrible run of losing streaks has seen them concede two or more goals in nine of their last ten games while scoring three goals during the run. Recently, they lost heavily to Morocco team B in an international friendly, conceding at least six goals in both matches, before losing 1-0 to Bahrain in the FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers.
South Sudan Form Analysis
South Sudan are also not in great form heading into the AFCON 2027 qualifier as they are currently experiencing a mixed run of form. The Lone Stars have lost five of their last eight games while playing draws to Sudan, Mauritania, and Togo. Their most recent game saw them lose 2-0 to Syria in the FIFA Arab Cup qualification, but they will be desperate to bounce back in this game and claim a first-leg advantage.
Key facts and Head-to-Head stats
- Djibouti have lost each of their last ten games.
- Djibouti has conceded two or more goals in nine of their last ten games.
- South Sudan have won four of their last five games against Djibouti.
- The Lone Stars are winless in their last eight matches
Prediction
Given South Sudan's impressive head-to-head record against Djibouti, I consider the Lone Stars the favorites in the game.
