Malawi vs Eswatini Prediction: The Flames will get their first three points in this encounter

The COSAFA Cup tournament continues as Malawi square off with Eswatini at the King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. The Flames failed to impress in their opening match and were punished by Lesotho while Eswatini recorded their first three points on matchday 1. A look at our well-researched tips for your win.

MALAWI (3rd)

The Flames were stunned on matchday 1, despite being the favourite in that encounter, they felt too confident and Lesotho made no mistake as they beat the Flames (2-1).

They have not been playing badly in recent times as they have earned seven points from a possible fifteen. Their recent losses came as a result of bad luck and lack of concentration at the back.

They are presently 121st on the FIFA world ranking and have won a match, lost three times and drawn once in the last five matches.

ESWATINI (1st)

The Sihlangu Semnikati recorded a tremendous win over Mauritius in the opening round, they scored three unanswered goals as they claimed their first three points in the competition. Before then, Eswatini had recorded a back-to-back loss in the two CAN qualifier matches as they drew (2-2) in the first match against Togo before a disappointing defeat against Burkina Faso (1-3) despite taking the lead in that encounter.

They ended up as the 3rd best team in the just concluded (COSAFA) Council of Southern Africa Football Association tournament. They defeated Mozambique in (5-3) penalty shootouts.

They have won twice, drawn once and lost two times in the last five matches. They are ranked 143rd in FIFA ratings and have never appeared in the AFCON tournament.

Expert Betting Tips

Malawi have beaten Eswatini once and recorded a draw in the last two matches.

Malawi were unlucky to lose their first match, they played really well but failed to take their chances, we are trusting them to take all the points against Eswatini for 2.00.

It's not going to be an easy game for the Flames as we believe it's going to be a tight game at halftime; bet on the halftime draw for 1.90.

We expect both teams to score for 2.20.

Good luck!