Equatorial Guinea vs Madagascar: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups — March 31, 2026
Equatorial Guinea
Madagascar
On Tuesday, March 31, we are set for an international friendly between Equatorial Guinea and Madagascar. Kick-off is at 12:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on this fixture.
Equatorial Guinea vs Madagascar: match preview
Neither of these national teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is just around the corner, so they are using this international break purely for friendly matches, having already played one game each.
Notably, both Equatorial Guinea and Madagascar faced the same opponent in their recent friendlies. Each side took on Kyrgyzstan—and both emerged victorious. However, while the Guineans edged a narrow 1–0 win, Madagascar thrashed their opponents 5–2.
Madagascar delivered a fairly strong qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup but ultimately fell short of reaching the tournament. They finished second in their group but missed out due to their ranking among second-placed teams. Equatorial Guinea, meanwhile, endured a far less successful campaign, finishing second from bottom in the standings.
The Guineans also featured at the Africa Cup of Nations held in December, but their results there were underwhelming as well: three consecutive defeats and a last-place finish in their group.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Madagascar have won their last two matches.
- Across their last six games, Madagascar have suffered just one defeat, recording five wins.
- Equatorial Guinea have lost four of their previous five matches.
- Madagascar won the most recent head-to-head meeting 2–0.
- Since 2011, Madagascar have won every head-to-head match against Equatorial Guinea.
Probable line-ups
- Equatorial Guinea: Owono, Nsue, Obiang, Anieboh, Saúl Coco, Jannick Buyla, Ganet, Álex Balboa, Omar Mascarell, Charles Ondo, Ondo
- Madagascar: Ramandimbisoa, Rabearivelo, Ratsimbazafy, Randriamanantena, Randrianirina, Randriamanampisoa, Lalaina, Randrianantenaina, Razafimahatana, Ranaivoson, Manohatsoa
Prediction
As this is only a friendly, it does not carry major significance for either side, so a highly intense contest is unlikely. However, it could still prove entertaining, as both teams can play with freedom and without pressure. I suggest a bet on both teams to score.
