Equatorial Guinea - Sierra Leone: Prediction, Facts, Betting Tips and H2H - September 28, 2026
In an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, we have a clash between Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone. It will take place on Monday, September 28, kick off at 18:00 CET, and I am backing a bet on the game.
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Equatorial Guinea - Sierra Leone: Match Preview
Equatorial Guinea qualified for the previous Africa Cup of Nations. The team played three matches in the group stage but failed to win any of them. The team suffered a defeat and did not make it to the playoffs. As for the World Cup, the team failed to qualify. Equatorial Guinea collected 11 points from 10 rounds, finished fifth and missed out on the World Cup. Now the team will try its luck in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and attempt to qualify for the tournament for the fourth consecutive time.
Sierra Leone did not take part in the previous Africa Cup of Nations. Their last appearance at the tournament came in 2021. They finished second in the qualifying group and secured a place at the tournament, but the team failed to advance to the playoffs. Since then, they have not taken part in any major tournaments. The team also failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, finishing third in their group with 15 points from 10 rounds.
In qualifying for the next Africa Cup of Nations, both teams made an underwhelming start. Both Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone lost their opening matches. Therefore, they clearly need to step up and secure a victory in order to pick up their first three points.
Match Facts and H2H
- Equatorial Guinea are winless in their last three matches: two defeats and a draw.
- Sierra Leone have lost their last two matches.
- Sierra Leone have scored in five consecutive matches.
- In their last head-to-head meeting, Equatorial Guinea defeated Sierra Leone 1-0.
Probable Lineups
- Equatorial Guinea: Jesús Owono, Nsue, Obiang, Anieboh, Saúl Coco, Jannick Buyla, Ganet, Álex Balboa, Omar Mascarell, Charles Ondo, Ondo
- Sierra Leone: Kamara, Sesay, Bah, Jalloh, Fornah, Dumbuya, Koroma, Turay, Tarawallie, Bundu, Bangura
Prediction
Both teams made an underwhelming start to the new AFCON qualifying campaign. I think both sides will be eager to win, so I am backing over 2 goals at odds of 1.68.
