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World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Somalia vs Guinea

Somalia host Guinea in this World Cup qualifying game, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Friday 5 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re Not Expecting the Goal Tally to Exceed Two

We think Somalia and Guinea are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -125.

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Last H2H Battle Saw No Goals Scored

Somalia lost on the road in their last game. Botswana won 2-0 in the World Cup qualifier.

Guinea lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Uganda.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The outcome was a 0-0 draw when Somalia last played Guinea, with the former being away from home.

Africa World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Guinea logo Guinea 10 4 3 3 11 8 3 11:8 15
6 Somalia logo Somalia 10 0 1 9 3 20 -17 3:20 1
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Confirmed Lineups

Somalia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Abdirahman Mohamud Jama (GK), Abdulle Abdullahi, Ali Omar, Faisal Othman, Yonis Abdirizak, Mohamed Omar, Mohamud Ali Mohamed, Ali Musse, Yasir Abdiqadir Saad, Handwalla Bwana, Bilal Habib.

Guinea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Moussa Camara (GK), Dembo Sylla, Mouctar Diakhaby, Antoine Conte, Issiaga Sylla, Mory Konate, Abdoulaye Toure, Aliou Balde, Seydouba Cisse, Morlaye Sylla, Serhou Guirassy.

Somalia vs Guinea Prediction & Betting Tips

This Somalia vs Guinea betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

The ideal wager for this World Cup qualifying match could involve backing a limited number of goals. Our opinion is that Under 2.5 can be backed based on the available information and the odds of -125 appeal.

We’re always focused on the World Cup qualifying form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Somalia vs Guinea stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Somalia games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Guinea games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Guinea games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 19 Guinea games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Bettors who are looking for more juice from their bet could consider a wager on Under 2.5 Goals along with a team to win. The Result & Total Goals market provides this particular option.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Somalia Somalia logo 3 - 0 Guinea logo Guinea

One bet that has caught our eye is Somalia to claim a 3-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +9000 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -125
Asian Handicap Somalia +1.75 -121
Both Team To Score No

There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including two or less goals to be registered, Somalia with the +1.75 Asian Handicap along with one or both teams drawing a blank.

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Somalia vs Guinea 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.

Guinea Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites

According to the betting odds, Guinea are major -500 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 83% chance of winning this World Cup qualifying clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, outsiders Somalia are available at +1200.

Guinea -1.75 on the Asian Handicap can land a payout at -110 if they beat Somalia by three or more goals. You will get paid out on half your stake and the other half refunded if the favourites win by two.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -278.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any World Cup qualifying game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Somalia logo Somalia Stats
Guinea logo Guinea Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 4 home matches.
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Somalia vs Guinea Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Somalia vs Guinea team news beforehand. We’ll provide the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the latest injury updates.

Somalia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Guinea Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Somalia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

13 A. Mohamud Jama
17 Abdulle Abdullahi 15 Ali Omar 3 Faisal Othman 2 Yonis Abdirizak
6 Mohamed Omar 4 Mohamud Ali Mohamed
10 Ali Musse 21 Yasir Abdiqadir Saad 7 Handwalla Bwana
12 Bilal Habib
16 Moussa Camara
17 Dembo Sylla 5 Mouctar Diakhaby 2 Antoine Conte 3 Issiaga Sylla
20 Mory Konate 23 Abdoulaye Toure
10 Aliou Balde 15 Seydouba Cisse 14 Morlaye Sylla
9 Serhou Guirassy

Guinea Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Somalia Substitutes

  • 1Aleeley Sheikh Saeed
  • 5Abdulsamed Abdullahi
  • 8Abdi Sharif
  • 9Ayub Abdulkadir
  • 11Mukhtar Suleiman
  • 14Mohamed Osman
  • 16Farhan Ahmed
  • 18A. A. Mohamed
  • 19Fahad Mohamed
  • 20Aweys Adan
  • 22A. Mohamed Hussein
  • 23I. Ahmed Hussein

Guinea Substitutes

  • 1Soumaila Sylla
  • 4Mohamed Soumah
  • 6A. Bachir Bangoura
  • 7Ibrahima Camara
  • 8Algassime Bah
  • 11Yadaly Diaby
  • 12Alhassane Bangoura
  • 13Ousmane Camara
  • 18Madiou Keita
  • 19Salifou Soumah
  • 21Sekou Sylla
  • 22Ibrahim Kone

Previous Somalia Lineups

25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Botswana 2-0 Somalia
21 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Guinea 0-0 Somalia
10 Jun Africa World Cup Qualification
Somalia 1-3 Botswana
07 Jun Africa World Cup Qualification
Mozambique 2-1 Somalia
26 Mar Africa Cup of Nations
Eswatini 2-2 Somalia
20 Mar Africa Cup of Nations
Somalia 0-3 Eswatini

Previous Guinea Lineups

27 Jul Friendlies
Guinea 1-1 CAR
07 Jul Friendlies
Senegal 1-0 Guinea
04 Jul Friendlies
Senegal 0-0 Guinea
25 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Uganda 1-0 Guinea
21 Mar Africa World Cup Qualification
Guinea 0-0 Somalia
19 Nov Africa Cup of Nations
Tanzania 1-0 Guinea
FIFA FlagWorld Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification CAF Group A
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group B
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group C
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group D
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group E
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group F
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group G
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group H
# 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
World Cup Qualification CAF Group I
# 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