Somalia is set to face Mauritius at Estádio da Matola for the Africa Cup of Nations qualification on Friday. The home team aims to achieve a historic milestone, while the visitors are eager to return to the African football stage.
Somalia vs Mauritius Preview
Thanks for the submission!
Somalia is yet to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, having competed in seven qualifying rounds since joining CAF in 1970. Head coach Yusuf Ali Nur is optimistic, stating his team might accomplish “something big this time in the qualifiers.”
The Ocean Stars experienced a setback in their latest match, falling 1-0 to Oman in the FIFA Arab Cup. However, they showed signs of recovery after ending a long losing streak with consecutive wins against Bahrain in friendlies. Prior to these victories, Somalia had suffered five straight losses.
Mauritius dreams of securing their second-ever AFCON finals qualification. Their only appearance was in 1974, and they have since participated in 23 qualifying tournaments without success. For the visitors, the challenge will be significant this time if they hope for a surprise qualification.
Club M has not won in their last 12 matches across all competitions, with their last victory being a 2-1 match against Eswatini in November 2024. Their most recent game was a goalless draw against Libya in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers last November. They may rely on their youthful squad for inspiration.
Somalia vs Mauritius Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Somalia has suffered defeats in their last five home matches across all competitions.
- Somalia’s recent record includes two wins, one draw, and seven losses in their last 10 matches.
- In their last five matches, Somalia has scored three goals and conceded six.
- Mauritius has drawn three times and lost twice in their last five away games.
- Somalia’s recent form: two wins and three losses, while Mauritius has two draws and three losses. Form Guide: Somalia – L-W-W-L-L, Mauritius – D-L-L-L-D.
Somalia vs Mauritius Prediction
Somalia aims to regain momentum, drawing inspiration from their previous back-to-back wins. However, facing Mauritius for the first time presents a unique challenge.
Mauritius will look to conclude the two-legged tie on a strong note, but they must avoid a poor result in the first leg. Playing at home gives Somalia the edge.
Prediction: Somalia 2-1 Mauritius
Somalia vs Mauritius Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Somalia to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Somalia to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Mauritius to score – Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
