Gambia vs Seychelles prediction and betting tips - June 8, 2024
One of the matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament will be played on Saturday in Berkane, where Gambia will host the Seychelles. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Gambia
The "Scorpions" pleasantly surprised at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the quarterfinals. However, they failed to replicate this success in the 2024 continental tournament. Drawn into a tough group with Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea, Gambia finished last, without earning a single point in three matches.
Jonathan McKinstry's team also had a poor start in the World Cup qualifiers, failing to secure any points in their first two matches. In the first round, Gambia lost away to Burundi 2-3, and on the second matchday, they were defeated by Ivory Coast 0-2. As a result, they currently occupy fifth place in the group, ahead of the Seychelles only by virtue of a better goal difference.
Seychelles
The "Pirates" can only dream of qualifying for any major football tournament. They have never managed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations or the World Cup. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Seychelles played two matches against Ivory Coast and Kenya.
Ralph Jean-Louis's team was unable to offer any resistance to the favorites. In the first round, the Seychelles conceded nine unanswered goals in an away match against Ivory Coast, and then they lost 0-5 at home to Kenya. They currently sit at the bottom of the table, and their fans have little hope for a miracle.
Interesting facts about the match and Head-to-head history
- The teams have not played each other before.
- Gambia has lost their last five matches, scoring in only two of them.
- In Gambia's last seven matches, the "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful five times.
Gambia vs Seychelles Prediction
The odds for a Gambia victory are a laughable 1.08. Perhaps the most logical bet here would be "Gambia to win with a handicap (-2.5)" at odds of 1.65.
