Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia: Prediction for the Match on September 08, 2025

Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia: Prediction and odds on the Match on 08 September 2025

Tunisia will hope to book their early ticket into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win when they travel to the Estadio de Malabo on Monday to face Equatorial Guinea. The hosts, on the other hand, continue to fight for a possible second-place finish on the table. How will this game unfold? Below is a match preview and well-analysed betting opportunities.

Equatorial Guinea: form and statistics

Equatorial Guinea returned to winning ways with a 3-2 win over São Tomé and Príncipe in their last game at the Municipal Stadium of Oujda. The National Thunder were 2-0 behind after the first 45 minutes of the game before Pablo Ganet reduced the deficit in the 52nd minute. Iban Salvador drew the team level in the 61st minute, and eight minutes later Pablo Ganet set up 19-year-old second-half substitute Jose Nabil for the winner. The hosts have been exceptional in their official games on home soil, having remained unbeaten in their last seven games. They enter this group with the motivation of making it to second on the table, with the top spot gone already. They sit 4th on the table after game seven with ten points, scoring seven goals and conceding ten. They are just two points behind second-place Namibia with three games to go in the qualification rounds, but they are nine points behind top-placed Tunisia. So, while their direct qualification hope is gone, they can still make it through the playoffs. Interestingly, they have performed well playing against the Eagles of Carthage at home, having remained unbeaten in three of their last four meetings.

Equatorial Guinea: Team News and Lineup

Although they started their last match poorly, Equatorial Guinea will likely stick to the same formation going into this game. The team does not have a fresh injury concern, so Juan Michá will fight for all three points in a must-win encounter.

Equatorial Guinea Expected Lineup

Owono; Boriko, Orozco, Coco, Ndong; Obiang, Mascarell; Salvador, Ganet, Eneme; Nsue

👤 Head coach: Juan Michá

Tunisia: form and statistics

Tunisia lost 1-0 to Egypt in their last game, which happened to be a friendly game. However, they have been exceptional in competitive games, having defeated Liberia 3-0 in their World Cup qualification game. In the clash, Hazem Mastouri opened the scoring just five minutes into the game. Ferjani Sassi doubled the lead in the 66th minute before Elias Saad put the final nail in the coffin in the additional minutes of the 90s. The Eagles of Carthage have won four of their last five competitive games, and this has helped them maintain the top of Group H. They lead the group with 19 points in seven games, scoring 12 goals and have not yet conceded. They are now one win away from booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a seven-point lead over second-placed Namibia.

Tunisia: Team News and Lineup

Tunisia are one step into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the job is not done yet, so I expect them to put in their best legs in this game. We will have Hannibal Mejbri in the middle and the offensive trio of Layouni, Mastouri, and Achouri.

Tunisia Expected Lineup

Dahmen; Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Ouanes; Sassi, Hanibal, Romdhane; Layouni, Mastouri, Achouri

👤 Head coach: Sami Trabelsi

Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia: head-to-head statistics

Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia have met ten times in their history, with Equatorial Guinea winning twice, Tunisia winning six times, and two games ending in a draw. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-0 win for Tunisia in the first leg of this game, courtesy of the 82nd-minute penalty goal of Mohamed Ben Romdhane

Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tunisia have not conceded in these qualification rounds. 1xBet offers 2.11 odds for this trend to continue;
• Equatorial Guinea are winless in seven of their last 9 games, while Tunisia have won 4 of their last 5 matches in competitive games. A win or draw for the visitors is available at 1.28 odds on 1xBet;
• Three of the last four games between the two sides saw fewer than two goals scored. This option is available at 2.33 odds on 1xBet;
• The last five games between the two sides have seen one side keep a clean sheet. This option is available at 1.60 odds on 1xBet.

Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia match prediction, 08 September 2025

Although Tunisia are in the best position to pick the sole ticket in Group H, delay may be dangerous and they will be out to get it done as soon as possible. On the other hand, the hosts are in contention for a playoff place, which will undoubtedly influence their game in the game. With this, I expect the visitors to come out with their strong defensive tactics, which will, in turn, influence the low-scoring result of this game.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score – No for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Under 1.5 goals at a coefficient of 2.25 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score – No and Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.73 in the Betway bookmaker.