Ghana vs Central African Republic Predictions - Ghana too good for opponents at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Sep 2023

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Brad Newcomb 06 Sep 2023

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Ghana vs Central African Republic tips for Thursday's AFCON Group E qualifying match (18:00 SAST)
Ghana are in a 7-game unbeaten run at home
Can Central African Republic cause an upset?

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Ghana backed to win with ease (Getty images)

Ghana vs Central African Republic Predictions

Ghana leads their group by one point and must win to ensure their qualification for the AFCON finals. Central African Republic are also in the running to qualify but have a tough assignment ahead to beat their opponents. Ghana is predicted to win to nil.

Ghana vs Central African Republic Predictions
Head to Head
Ghana Form
Ghana Team News & Injuries
Central African Republic Form
Central African Republic Team News & Injuries

Ghana have won 7 home fixtures in a row in all competitions.
Ghana have scored 17 goals in 7 home matches in all competitions.
Ghana have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 7 home games in all competitions.
Central African Republic have lost 5 of their last 7 away fixtures in all competitions.
Central African Republic have scored 7 goals in 7 away matches in all competitions.
Central African Republic have conceded 11 goals in 7 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Ghana drew 1-1 against Central African Republic away from home last year.

Ghana Form

Ghana edged Angola 1-0 at home earlier this year but have allowed other nations to close the gap after drawing 1-1 away against Angola in the return fixture and 0-0 away to Madagascar in June.

Ghana have solid form, registering three victories in their last seven internationals, including two defeats and two draws. They have netted nine goals and let in six at the back.

The Black Stars have been in tremendous form at home, winning seven games in a row, including keeping six clean sheets in those fixtures. They have scored 17 goals and conceded just one.

Ghana have a golden opportunity to wrap up their AFCON qualifiers and make the finals in the Ivory Coast next year with a victory in front of their home fans.

Ghana Team News & Injuries

Coach Chris Hughton has named a 25-man squad to face Central African Republic.

Baba Iddrisu and Elisha Owusu have recovered from their injuries, whilst Thomas Partey is missing due to injury.

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Richard Ofori

Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Kingsley Schindler, Stephan Ambrosius, Joseph Aidoo, Alexander Djiku, Nicholas Opoku, Baba Abdul Rahman, Gideon Mensah

Midfielders: Abdul Samed Salis, Baba Iddissu, Andre Ayew, Elisha Owusu, Edmund Addo, Mohammed Kudus, Ransford-Yeboah Koningsdorffer

Forwards: Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah, Osman Bukari, Joseph Painstil, Jonathan Sowah

Central African Republic Form

Central African Republic have played three African Cup Of Nations qualifiers this year, beating Madagascar 3-0 away and 2-0 at home before losing 2-1 against Angola at home, opening the door for other nations to make the finals.

Central African Republic have decent form, winning three of their last seven fixtures, including three losses and one draw. They have scored ten goals and conceded seven.

C.A.R. struggled to win on their travels, registering one victory in their last seven outings, including five defeats and one draw. They have netted seven goals and conceded 11.

Central African Republic have put themselves into contention to qualify for the Africa Cup Of Nations; however, they need to play well to get the result, as Ghana have been in excellent form at home.

Central African Republic Team News & Injuries

Coach Raoul Savoy has named eight uncapped players to face Ghana, including Marcellin Biandao, Saturnin Ngarsouna, Severin Tatolna, Goduine Koyalipou, Gabriel Oualengbe, Privat Steve Bekain-Noudjoumadji, Juste Koulou, and Marco Majouga.

Goalkeepers: Marcellin Biandao, Saturnin Ngarsouna, Geoffrey Lembet

Defenders: Sadock Ndobe, Flory Yangao, Freeman Niamathe, Peter Guinari, Sidney Dambakizi, Raphael Marc Yapende, Severin Tatolna

Midfielders: Tresor Toropite, Amos Youga, Brad Pirioua, Ghislain Venuste Baboula, Axel Urie, Goduine Koyalipou, Gabriel Oualengbe, Privat Steve Bekain-Noudjoumadji

Forwards: Louis Mafouta, Karl Namnganda, Lobi Manzoki, Eleoenai Tompte, Juste Koulou, Marco Majouga

Verdict

Ghana v Central African Republic

Ghana is tipped to produce a win-to-nil performance against Central African Republic, with a 2-0 score, as their strength lies in their superb form on home soil.