Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia

Sierra Leone host Ethiopia in this World Cup qualifying encounter, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Tuesday 9 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re confident in the chances of Sierra Leone when they clash with Ethiopia, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -105 that the favourites claim a victory.

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Sierra Leone played Guinea-Bissau on the road in their last game. It was a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw.

Ethiopia were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Egypt claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head between Ethiopia and Sierra Leone, saw the former host a 0-0 draw.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Sierra Leone	10	4	3	3	12	10	2	12:10	15
5	Ethiopia	10	2	3	5	9	14	-5	9:14	9

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Confirmed Lineups

Sierra Leone confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alhaji Sesay (GK), Nathaniel Jalloh, Alpha Turay, Juma Bah, Sallieu Tarawallie, Mustapha Bundu, Saidu Fofanah, John Bilili Sesay, Emmanuel Samadia, Momoh Kamara, Augustus Kargbo.

Ethiopia confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Abubeker Nura (GK), Asrat Tonjo, Ramkel James, Yared Baye, Remedan Yesuf, Haider Sherifa, Bereket Desta, Wogene Gezahegn, Mohammed Abera, Chernet Gugsa, Abdulkerim Worku.

Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Sierra Leone look a great bet for this World Cup qualifying game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of -105 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest World Cup qualifying stats when making our football predictions.

Key Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia stats:

• Sierra Leone have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Ethiopia have lost 10 of their last 16 games on the road.
• Ethiopia have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Sierra Leone To Win @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sierra Leone 1 - 1 Ethiopia

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +360 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia 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.

With a 53% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Sierra Leone are favourites to prosper in this World Cup qualifying encounter and they’re available at -111 with the bookies. For those wanting to back Ethiopia, you will find +335 about this outsider.

You can choose between Sierra Leone -0.5 at -114 or Ethiopia +0.5 at -119 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -167 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+200

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

-100

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-313

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-303

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-114

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+116

No

-167

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Sierra Leone Stats

Ethiopia Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia Lineups & Team News

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