Kenya vs Gabon prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 23, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On March 23, 2025, the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi will host the 5th round of the World Cup qualifying match between the national teams of Kenya and Gabon. I suggest a handicap bet on one of the teams.
Preview
The Kenyan national team recently showcased their incredible fighting spirit by drawing 3-3 with Gambia. Trailing 0-2 during the match, the Kenyans managed to equalize. However, Gambia soon regained the lead and seemed to be heading for a win, but in the 90+6 minute, substitute William Wilson scored the decisive goal, which became the last in the game.
This draw, despite its spectacular nature, did not affect Kenya's position in the group. After five matches, the team has 6 points and is in 4th place in the table, trailing the top spot by 7 points.
Gabon, after a confident victory over the Seychelles national team (3-0), temporarily led the group, but after Côte d'Ivoire won their match, the "Elephants" reclaimed the leading positions. Gabon is second with 12 points, just 1 point behind the Ivorians. These two teams are clear favorites of the group and seem to be in a fierce battle for the top spot, which guarantees a direct ticket to the World Cup.
It was in the match against Côte d'Ivoire that Gabon first dropped points. In that away game, the Gabonese lost by the narrowest margin, 0-1. In all other matches, the team performed flawlessly, taking maximum points and confirming their ambitions for World Cup qualification.
Probable lineups
- Kenya: J. Otieno, R. Onuango, B. Onuango, Anuembe, E. Otieno, Akumu, Atuman, Avire, Odada, Omondi, Olunga
- Gabon: Mbaba, Owono, Manga, Mbula, Obiang, Bitege, Lufili, Babicka, Kanga, Bouanga, Allevinah
Match facts and H2H
- In the last 10 matches, Kenya has only one win.
- In Kenya's last 9 home matches, the "Total under 2.5" bet played, with the Kenyan team scoring in only three of them.
- Gabon is unbeaten in their last three away matches, not conceding a single goal.
- In the first round, Gabon secured a comeback victory at home, defeating Kenya 2-1.
Prediction
In this match, bookmakers favor Kenya slightly, making them the minimal favorites with odds of 2.6. However, I am confident that Gabon will not lose, and they may even win. I suggest betting on the visitors with a handicap (0) at odds of 2.13.
