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On Tuesday, October 15, Malawi will face Senegal at home in the fourth round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match is set to begin at 15:00, and the team of analysts at Dailysports has prepared predictions and betting tips for this clash.
Malawi
Ranked 133rd in the FIFA rankings, with no European-based players in their squad and little ambition to compete in major tournaments, Malawi may not seem like a powerhouse in African football. However, they have a history of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) three times, reaching the round of 16 in 2021. Despite this, it's unlikely that "The Flames" will make it to the 2025 AFCON.
Malawi has struggled in the qualifiers, failing to collect any points in the first three rounds. They lost to Burundi (2-3), Burkina Faso (1-3), and Senegal (0-4). However, in a surprising twist, Malawi has managed to accumulate 6 points in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, keeping their hopes for second place alive.
Senegal
As always, Senegal enters not only as favorites in the qualifiers but also as one of the leading contenders for the AFCON trophy. However, they will be finishing this qualification cycle without their long-standing head coach Aliou Cissé, who was recently dismissed. The Senegalese Football Federation has yet to appoint a permanent replacement.
Under interim coach Régis Bogaert, Senegal already thrashed Malawi 4-0. With 7 points in the group, Senegal currently occupies second place, though they have played one game less than group leaders Burkina Faso, who have 10 points.
Match Facts
- Senegal is unbeaten in regular time in their last 15 matches.
- Malawi has lost 7 of their last 8 games, including friendlies.
- A win for Senegal would guarantee their qualification for AFCON 2025.
Probable Lineups
- Malawi: Chikooka; Sanudi, Mwase, Chembezi, Chirwa; Chester, Idana, Aaron, Nkhoma; Kaonga, Mfazi
- Senegal: Edouard Mendy; Formose Mendy, Koulibaly, Niahate, Jakobs; Sarr, Camara, Ndiaye, Gueye, Mané; Jackson
H2H
Senegal has won 2 out of 3 matches against Malawi. The teams also played to a 0-0 draw once.
Malawi vs Senegal prediction
Senegal is the clear favorite in this match. My prediction: The visitors will score more than one goal.
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