Somalia vs Eswatini Prediction: Both teams will get a goal apiece here

Four teams will fight for a spot in the upcoming AFCON 2025 group stage, and it's Somalia who will kick off the campaign with a matchup against Eswatini at the Stade El Abdi Stadium. Eight of the lowest-rated teams in the continent will contest for a spot in the tournament, with the teams playing home and away. The winner of this round will now be placed in the group stage with the elite teams in the continent. 

Somalia

FIFA Ranking: 196th

Last five games: LLLLL

The Ocean Stars have been underperforming as a country in this competition. They have managed one win over their last fourteen games as they march here with a (1-0) defeat against Uganda in the FIFA World Cup qualifying round. Before then, they lost to Algeria on the road in what seems to be a fairly normal performance for them. Somalia are one of the lowest-ranked teams in this tournament, but they have really been impressive lately, even though they’re yet to win a game. 

Eswatini

FIFA Ranking: 149th

Last five games: DDLLL

The King’sShield have won once over their last thirteen games in all competitions. They have lost their previous two games in the FIFA World Cup qualifying round against Kenya and Cape Verde. Eswatini were not really bad, but they lacked bite in front of goal. They have found the back of the net once in their last five games in all competitions. 

Expert Betting Tips

Somalia are not a ball playing country, in fact, since 2007, they have only played thirteen games. However, they scored against Algeria in their first FIFA World Cup qualifier game and only lost by just a goal to Uganda. I still rate them highly, especially against Eswatini, who have scored just a goal over their last five games. However, Eswatini are slightly better than their opponent; having competed against tougher opponents recently, we expect them to secure the maximum points. 

Both teams aren’t good defensively, so we expect them to at least get a goal apiece on a neutral ground.

This game will likely produce more than two goals for 1.81.

Good luck!