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As part of the fifth round of the African World Cup qualifiers, a match will take place between the national teams of Eswatini and Cameroon. The showdown is set for Wednesday, March 19. The game is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 Central European Time. I'm offering a bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
The Eswatini national team is an underdog in African football, never having reached major tournaments. The team is mainly composed of players from the local league and often faces serious challenges in qualifying matches.
This qualifying cycle is no exception. The team has lost all four matches, scoring only one goal. As expected, Eswatini sits at the bottom of their group.
Cameroon regularly competes in world championships. Their lineup boasts many players from leading European leagues. Even if Cameroon's coaching staff decides to rotate the squad, their level remains far superior to that of Eswatini.
In the current campaign, Cameroon has yet to secure an away victory, drawing with Libya and Angola. However, this hasn't stopped the team from leading the table with 8 points from four matches.
Match Facts
- Eswatini has won only one home match out of the last 13.
- Cameroon has only one defeat in their previous ten encounters.
- Eswatini scores an average of 0.4 goals per game at home, while Cameroon scores an average of 1.4 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Eswatini: Dlamini, Manana, Matse, Mkhonta, Twala, Dlamini, Mabelesa, Matsebula, Mkhontfo, Ndzinisa, Mkhonto.
- Cameroon: Onana, Nunu, Boyomo, Wu, Chachua, Nkudu, Ongla, Bassogog, Anguissa, Mbeumo, Aboubakar.
H2H
The teams have faced each other only twice back in the early 90s: a 0-0 draw and a 5-0 victory for Cameroon.
Prediction
Cameroon is the clear favorite, and any result other than their victory would be a major upset. I'm betting on an away win with a -1 goal handicap.
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