Kenya vs Gambia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025
World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Kenya vs Gambia
Kenya host Gambia in this World Cup qualifying fixture, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Friday 5 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
Side With Gambia and a Goals Start
Gambia +0.25 at -121 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Kenya, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.
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Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 3-3
Kenya lost when last in action. They were turned over 2-1 at home to Gabon in the World Cup qualifier.
Gambia suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 1-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline occurred on the road against Ivory Coast.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Gambia and Kenya drew 3-3 in the last head-to-head, with the former hosting.
| Africa World Cup Qualification | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Gambia |
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 27:18 | 13 |
| 4 | Kenya |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 18:14 | 12 |
Confirmed Lineups
Kenya confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Bryne Odhiambo (GK), Rooney Onyango, Collins Sichenje, Sylvester Owino, Aboud Omar, Richard Odada, William Wilson, Timothy Noor Ouma, Duke Abuya, Emmanuel Osoro, Michael Olunga.
Gambia confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Baboucarr Gaye (GK), Muhammed Sanneh, Alagie Saine, Sheriff Sinyan, Omar Colley, Mahmudu Bajo, Ebou Adams, Sainey Sanyang, Yankuba Minteh, Musa Barrow, Adama Sidibeh.
Kenya vs Gambia Prediction & Betting Tips
The Kenya vs Gambia betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll divide our stake by wagering Gambia +0.25 at odds of -121 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this World Cup qualifying showdown.
When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of World Cup qualifying stats that can also help to shape our picks.
Key Kenya vs Gambia stats:
Gambia +0.25 Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s go for Kenya to win 3-0, a bet which is available at +850. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Gambia on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, BTTS No combined with three or more goals to be registered.
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Kenya vs Gambia Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites
Kenya are the +128 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 44% chance of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the latest odds. Gambia are seen as the most unlikely winner at +270.
You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Kenya at -204 or instead go for Gambia at +138.
Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -139 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.
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Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Kenya Stats
Gambia Stats
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Kenya vs Gambia Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Kenya vs Gambia before making your bets. Stay up to date with the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest on player injuries.
Kenya Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Gambia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-2-1
Kenya Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Gambia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-2-1
Kenya Substitutes
- 1Faruk Shikalo
- 4Michael Kibwage
- 5Alphonce Omija
- 6Alpha Onyango
- 7Boniface Muchiri
- 9Job Ochieng
- 13Lewis Bandi
- 15Ryan Ogam
- 17Ben Stanley Omondi
- 18Brian Bwire
- 20Manzur Okwaro
- 21Marvin Nabwire
Gambia Substitutes
- 1Ebrima Jarju
- 6Momodou Lion Njie
- 7Alieu Fadera
- 11Abdoulie Sanyang
- 13Adama Bojang
- 14Abdoulie Manneh
- 15Joseph Ceesay
- 16A. Sedi Kinteh
- 17Ali Sowe
- 19Abubakr Barry
- 22Sheikh Sibi
- 23Mouhamadou Drammeh
Previous Kenya Lineups
Previous Gambia Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 20:2 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23:8 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12:10 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9:14 | 9 |
| 6 | Djibouti | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5:33 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 22:3 | 24 |
| 2 | Congo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15:6 | 22 |
| 3 | Sudan | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Togo | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5:10 | 8 |
| 5 | Mauritania | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4:13 | 7 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3:19 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15:9 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15:8 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:12 | 12 |
| 5 | Rwanda | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5:9 | 11 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5:12 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:8 | 23 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17:5 | 19 |
| 3 | Libya | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 4 | Angola | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9:8 | 12 |
| 5 | Mauritius | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7:17 | 6 |
| 6 | Eswatini | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22:2 | 24 |
| 2 | Niger | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 15 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6:7 | 10 |
| 4 | Zambia | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 5 | Congo | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4:24 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25:0 | 26 |
| 2 | Gabon | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22:9 | 25 |
| 3 | Gambia | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 27:18 | 13 |
| 4 | Kenya | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:14 | 12 |
| 5 | Burundi | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13:13 | 10 |
| 6 | Seychelles | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2:53 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 24:8 | 25 |
| 2 | Uganda | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14:9 | 18 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14:17 | 18 |
| 4 | Guinea | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:8 | 15 |
| 5 | Botswana | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12:16 | 10 |
| 6 | Somalia | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3:20 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunisia | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22:0 | 28 |
| 2 | Namibia | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13:10 | 15 |
| 3 | Liberia | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8:12 | 11 |
| 5 | Malawi | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 6 | Sao Tome and P. | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5:26 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23:6 | 25 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:12 | 19 |
| 3 | Mali | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:6 | 18 |
| 4 | Comoros | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12:13 | 15 |
| 5 | CAR | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:24 | 8 |
| 6 | Chad | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5:24 | 1 |
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