Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
Central African Republic
Madagascar
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In the 5th round of the African World Cup qualification, a clash between the Central African Republic and Madagascar is set to take place. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, with kick-off at 17:00 Central European Time. I'm suggesting a bet on the total goals for this match.
Central Africa
The Central African Republic (CAR) approaches this match with a challenging record: one win, one draw, and two losses in the qualifying cycle. The team sits in fifth place in their group with 4 points and needs a victory to improve their chances of advancing to the next round.
CAR boasts experienced players like Louis Mafouta from French club Amiens, who has already scored 3 goals in this qualifying tournament. However, the team struggles defensively, having conceded 9 goals in the last 4 matches.
Madagascar
Madagascar is in more stable form, having two wins, one draw, and one loss in the qualifying cycle. The team is in third place in the group with seven points. Madagascar has shown the ability to win important matches and has a good balance between attack and defense: 5 goals scored and 2 conceded.
In head-to-head encounters with their upcoming opponent, the team has a negative record: in the last 5 matches, 3 losses and 2 draws. In all these matches, the team conceded goals.
Probable lineups
Central Africa: Yufeigan, Gunari, Yambere, Ndobe, Youga, Ato-Zandanga, Yangana, Kondogbia, Namgbema, Babula, Namnganda.
Madagascar: Leton, Jean-Pierre, Tremoule, Fontaine, Rabemananjara, Raveloson, Royo, Ilalamaharitra, Ponti, Kaddi, El Hadari.
Interesting facts and head-to-head meetings
- Madagascar has conceded in the last 5 head-to-head matches.
- CAR has conceded in the last 9 matches.
- Madagascar has lost 4 of the last 5 matches.
- 5 of the last 6 head-to-head matches ended with a total of more than 2.5 goals.
- Madagascar has lost 3 of the last 4 away matches.
- CAR has won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
Match prediction: Central Africa vs Madagascar
The match between the Central African Republic and Madagascar promises to be tense. CAR will aim to capitalize on home support and improve their stats to stay in the fight for group advancement. Madagascar, meanwhile, will strive to maintain stability and secure an important victory to strengthen their position in the group. My bet is on the match total being over 1.5 with odds of 1.51.
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