Mozambique vs Eswatini Prediction and Betting Tips | 11th October 2024

Mozambique welcome Eswatini to the Estádio do Zimpeto in Maputo on Friday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in a lopsided game of first against the last in Group I. With four points in the bag, the Mambas currently sit atop the pack, ahead of Mali, who have an equal number of points by virtue of having scored more goals.

It began on a rather humble note for the Chiquinho Conde's side, ranked 99th in the world. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali in their opening game but overcame Guinea-Bissau 2-1 in their next, courtesy of a late goal by Elias.

Now, their unbeaten run stands at 10 games in all competitions, although the Mozambicans have won just four times during this period. However, their next opponents are in a much worse position.

Having lost both their qualifier matches so far, the King's Shield are rock bottom in the standings. They were beaten by Guinea-Bissau in their first game before going down to Mali, both being identical 1-0 defeats.

The southern African side are winless in their last eight matches in all competitions, while failing to score in their last five.

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Mozambique vs Eswatini Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 20 clashes between the sides in the past, with the Mambas winning 12 times and losing just twice in the fixture, though one of those losses was a penalty shootout defeat.
• The last time the King's Shield lost a game in this fixture from open play was back in May 1999, when they were beaten 3-1 in the COSAFA Cup.
• Zdravko Logarušić's side are winless in their last eight games and have failed to score in their most recent five.
• The Mambas are unbeaten in their last 10 games in all competitions, but have won only four times during this period.

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Mozambique vs Eswatini Prediction

The Mambas are the better side on paper at the moment, with their rivals from southern Africa going through a rough patch and looking toothless in attack.

We expect this encounter to end in a win for the home side, though by a small margin.

Prediction: Mozambique 1-0 Eswatini

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Mozambique vs Eswatini Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Mozambique to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No