Madagascar vs Comoros prediction and betting tips - June 7, 2024
One of the encounters within the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will take place on Friday in Johannesburg, where Madagascar's national team will host the Comoros at the FNB Stadium. Here is a prediction for this match from the team of experts at dailysports.net.
Madagascar
After their successful 2019 campaign, the "Barea" missed the subsequent two continental tournaments. Placed in a qualifying group with Ghana, Angola, and the Central African Republic, Madagascar finished last, garnering only three points from draws. In those six matches, Madagascar managed to score only once.
In the ongoing World Cup qualifiers, Romuald Rakotondrabe's team has accumulated three points from two matches and currently sits fourth in Group I. Specifically, Madagascar lost 0-1 away to Ghana in the first round, then thrashed Chad 3-0 away. In March, the national team won a friendly against Burundi (1-0) but fell to Rwanda (0-2).
Comoros
The "Coelacanths" surprised many by reaching the Round of 16 in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, they failed to qualify for the next tournament. In a qualifying group with Zambia, Ivory Coast, and Lesotho, Comoros finished third, six points behind the leading duo.
In the World Cup qualifiers, Stefano Cusin's team had an impressive start, securing two victories in their first two rounds. Following a 4-2 home win against the Central African Republic, the "Coelacanths" narrowly defeated Ghana at home. Consequently, Comoros leads Group I, two points ahead of Mali.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last time these teams met was in May 2018, when Madagascar defeated Comoros 1-0.
- In four encounters, Madagascar has never lost to Comoros, winning three times.
- In two of the four matches in this rivalry, the bet on "Total under 2.5" has been successful.
Madagascar vs Comoros Prediction
Bookmakers approach this match with caution, offering nearly equal odds for both teams. We suggest betting on "Total under 2.0" with odds of 1.64.
