Libya vs Angola prediction, H2H and probable lineups - March 20, 2025
One of the matches in the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be played on Thursday in Tripoli, where the Libyan national team will host Angola. I suggest betting on the number of goals in this match with a good chance of success.
Match preview
The Libyan national team confidently started in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, gaining seven points in four matches. This allows them to occupy the second position in Group D, surpassing Cape Verde on additional indicators. However, this success in the World Cup qualifiers sharply contrasts with their unsuccessful performance in the Africa Cup qualifiers.
In six matches, Libya secured only one victory, defeating Rwanda 1-0 away. Considering three defeats against Nigeria (0-3 and 0-1) and Benin (1-2), the Libyan team finished last in Group D. They were three points away from the second place.
The Angolan team, known as the "Black Antelopes," performed well in the Africa Cup. The team confidently took first place in their group, and in the playoffs, the Angolans left no chance for Namibia, achieving a crushing 3-0 victory. However, in the quarterfinals, their encounter with Nigeria ended in a 0-1 defeat.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the "Black Antelopes" are in fourth place after 4 rounds, having earned six points. The Angolan team has not lost a match, securing a victory only against Eswatini at home – 1-0. They are two points behind the first place. Meanwhile, the team qualified for the next Africa Cup in the fall, confidently winning their group.
Probable lineups
- Libya: Al Wuheeshi, Bin Ali, Al Musrati, Artiba, Al Dhawi, Saad, Al Shremi, Al Badri, Shafshuf, Al Kulaib, Ekrava
- Angola: Neblu, Gaspar, Gaspar, Buatu, Bondo, Hossi, Maestro, Banz, Nteka, Luvumbu, Zini
Match facts and head-to-head
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has played out in three out of four matches
- The "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet played out in one out of four matches
- Angola had a long undefeated streak, but it was broken in a home match against Lesotho in the African Nations Championship qualifiers
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the guests and evaluate Angola's chances with odds of 2.50. We believe Angola has a good chance to take points, and our bet is "Angola to Win with Handicap (0)" at odds of 1.60.
