Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Tips - Draw Expected at the Africa Cup of Nations

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 Jan 2024

Ralph Staniforth 18 Jan 2024

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Tips for Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau
Equatorial Guinea are undefeated in their last 11 matches
Will we see a winner at the Africa Cup of Nations?

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Equatorial Guinea are undefeated in their last 11 matches (Getty)

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Equatorial Guinea had a solid start the Africa Cup of Nations, holding Nigeria to a 1-1 draw. This should be another close game with a draw on the cards against Guinea-Bissau.

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Stats
Head to Head
Equatorial Guinea Form
Equatorial Guinea Squad & Team News
Guinea-Bissau Form
Guinea-Bissau Squad & Team News

Stats

Equatorial Guinea are undefeated in their last 11 matches.
Equatorial Guinea have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches.
Guinea-Bissau have lost by 2+ goals in their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Guinea-Bissau have a 2-0 advantage against Equatorial Guinea. They have won in two friendlies, 4-1 in 2011 and 3-0 in 2022.

Equatorial Guinea Form

Equatorial Guinea competed in two World Cup Qualifiers in November. Emilio Nsue scored in both games, a 1-0 win against Namibia and 1-0 victory in Liberia.

Juan Micha's side played a friendly to warm up for AFCON, a 1-1 draw against Djibouti.

The National Thunder held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their opening game in Group A. Iban Salvador opened the scoring with their only shot on target.

Equatorial Guinea Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Jesús Owono, Aitor Embela, Manuel Sapunga

Defenders: Néstor Senra, Marvin Anieboh, José Elo, Basilio Ndong, Charles Ondo, Carlos Akapo, Saúl Coco, Esteban Obiang, Hugo Buyla

Midfielders: Federico Bikoro, Iban Salvador, José Machín, Jannick Buyla, Álex Balboa, Santiago Eneme, Pablo Ganet, Federico Nsue

Forwards: Salomón Obama, Emilio Nsue, Josete Miranda, Noé Ela, Luis Nlavo, José Nabil Ondo, Óscar Siafá

Miguel Ángel Óscar Eyama, Diosdado Mbele, Cosme Anvene, Luis Meseguer, Pedro Obiang, Omar Mascarell, Pedro Oba and Dorian Jr. miss out after being named in the preliminary squad.

Emilio Nsue has scored 17 goals in 41 internationals.

Guinea-Bissau Form

Guinea-Bissau competed in two World Cup Qualifiers in November, a 1-1 draw in Burkina Faso followed by an important 1-0 in Djibouti where Mauro Rodrigues found the net.

Baciro Candé's side played a friendly in January, a 6-2 defeat against Mali.

The Djurtus lost 2-0 against Ivory Coast in their opening match in Group A, unable to convert three shots on target.

Guinea-Bissau Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Jonas Mendes, Ouparine Djoco, Fernando Embadje

Defenders: Sori Mané, Nanú, Opa Sanganté, Fali Candé, Jefferson Encada, Marcelo Djaló, Houboulang Mendes, Edgar Ié

Midfielders: Moreto Cassamá, Alfa Semedo, Dálcio, Mauro Rodrigues, Janio Bikel, Famana Quizera, Nito Gomes, Carlos Mané, Zidane Banjaqui

Forwards: Mama Baldé, Zinho Gano, Franculino Djú, Marciano, Carlos Mendes Gomes, Zé Turbo

Manuel Baldé, Prosper Mendy, Piqueti, Jorginho and Joseph Mendes miss out after being named in the preliminary squad.

Nanú is doubtful.

Mama Baldé has scored 3 goals in 22 internationals.

Verdict

Equatorial Guinea v Guinea-Bissau

Equatorial Guinea haven’t lost in 11 matches after holding Nigeria to a 1-1 draw. I am expecting a close clash here, a draw the value bet against Guinea-Bissau.