Eswatini vs Mozambique Predictions - Mozambique to see off Eswatini

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 13 Oct 2024

Brad Newcomb 13 Oct 2024

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Eswatini secured their first AFCON point but struggle to win.
Mozambique predicted to win with solid form and a 2-0 scoreline.
Eswatini's weak performance suggests Mozambique will capitalize.

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Mozambique to get crucial win (Getty images)

Eswatini vs Mozambique Predictions

Eswatini secured their first point in their AFCON qualifying campaign but seldom beat their opponents. Mozambique dropped points in their previous outing but have been in solid form. Mozambique is predicted to win to nil.

Eswatini vs Mozambique Predictions
Head to Head
Eswatini Form
Eswatini Team News & Injuries
Mozambique Form
Mozambique Team News & Injuries

Eswatini have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Eswatini have scored 2 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Eswatini have conceded 6 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Mozambique have drawn 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Mozambique have scored 5 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.
Mozambique have conceded 9 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Mozambique have a commanding lead of 12 victories to two against Eswatini, including seven draws in 21 meetings.

Eswatini Form

Eswatini left it late to record their first point in Group I after drawing with Mozambique 1-1 last weekend.

Eswatini had 29% possession and four shots in the game, with two attempts on goal.

Eswatini came up short in their AFCON qualifiers last month, losing 1-0 against Guinea-Bissau and Mali.

Sihlangu Semnikati have registered one victory in their last five fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They scored three goals and conceded six.

Eswatini must be clinical upfront against Mozambique to secure the win; however, they have a poor record against their opponents and are currently on a winless streak.

Eswatini Team News & Injuries

Thubelihle Mavuso scored the second-half equaliser against Mozambique.

Goalkeepers: Xolani Gama, Mlamuli Makhanya

Defenders: Mxolisi Manana, Sibongakonkhe Silenge, Sibonelo Sibandze, LLindo Mkhonta, Khwakhe Thwala, Simanga Masangane

Midfielders: Junior Magagula, Kwakhe Thwala, Sifiso Matse, Thubelihle Mavuso, Neliswa Dlamini, Sizwe Gwebu, Sisekelo Matsenjwa

Forwards: Bongwa Matsebula, Justice Figauredo, Mthokozisi Gwebu, Fanelo Mamba, Mthunzi Mkontfo, Sandile Gamedze, Njanulo Thwala

Mozambique Form

Despite dominating the match, Mozambique dropped points after drawing 1-1 against Eswatini last weekend.

The Mambas had 71% possession and 11 shots in the match, with two attempts on target.

Before that result, Mozambique drew 1-1 against Mail and defeated Guinea-Bissau in two Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.

Mozambique have won three of their last five games, including two draws. They have scored seven goals and conceded four.

The Mambas have drawn three of their last five away fixtures, including two losses and one draw. They have scored four goals and let in five at the back.

Mozambique have enjoyed regular success during 2024 and have an excellent record over Eswtini, giving them the edge to pocket all the points on offer.

Mozambique Team News & Injuries

Stanley Ratifo scored the opening goal against Eswatini.

Goalkeepers: Ernan Alberto Siluane, Fasistêncio João Faza "Fazito", Ivane Urrubal

Defenders: Domingos João Macandza, Bruno Alberto Langa, Infren Matola,

Reinildo Mandava, Martinho Thauzene, Edson Andre Sitoe, David Zeferino Malembana, Feliciano Jone "Nené"

Midfielders: Amade Momade "Amadou", Ricardo Martins Guimarães "Guima",

Pedro Miguel Neves Santos "Pepo", Aly Abudo Zacarias, Shaquille Nangy

Jonathan Eusébio Muiomo, Alfonse Amade

Forwards: Stanley Ratifo, Elias Macamo, Clesio Bauque, Geny Cipriano Catamo, Elias Gaspar Pelembe "Domingues", Witiness João Quembo "Witi", Gildo Lourenço Vilanculos