Gambia vs Somalia Predictions - The Gambia to sink Somalia in Group C

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Gambia have scored 14 goals in their last 5 games.
Somalia have struggled win to their matches recently.
Prediction: Gambia to win with BTTS, likely 3-1.

The Gambia have been scoring pelnty of goals in recent outings (Getty Images)

The Gambia have had little success recently but have been finding the back of the net with ease. Somalia have been struggling to win and score goals recently. The Gambia are predicted to win with BTTS.

Gambia have won 3 of their last 7 fixtures.
Gambia have scored 14 goals in 5 games.
Gambia have conceded 12 goals in 5 matches.
Somalia have lost 4 of their last 7 fixtures.
Somalia have scored 2 goals in 5 games.
Somalia have conceded 2 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

The Gambia and Somalia will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Gambia Form

The Gambia recently played against Iran in a warm-up game for their opponents before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 3-1.

Before that, The Gambia faced Senegal in a friendly international match in March, losing 3-1.

The Scorpions have won one of their last five fixtures, with three defeats and one draw. They scored 14 goals and conceded 12.

The Gambia have not had much success lately, although they have been firing on all cylinders up front, scoring plenty of goals, giving them the edge needed to come out on top against Somalia in the opening AFCON qualifying match.

Somalia Form

Somalia emerged victorious 4-2 on penalties in their Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round clash against Mauritius in March after drawing 0-0 over two legs.

The Ocean Stars have won two of their last five fixtures, with two defeats and one draw. They scored two goals and conceded two.

Somalia have been lacking goals lately, and their overall form is lacking, having suffered four defeats in their last seven matches.

Team News

Gambia

Goalkeepers: Baboucarr Gaye, Ebrima Jarju, Sheikh Sibi

Defenders: Omar Colley, Ibou Touray, James Gomez, Sainey Sanyang, Joseph Ceesay, Alagie Saine, Yaya Bojang, Joseph Colley

Midfielders: Ebou Adams, Mahmudu Bajo, Abubakr Barry, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Karamba Gassama, Saidou Khan

Forwards: Ebrima Colley, Muhammed Badamosi, Abdoulie Sanyang, Alieu Fadera, Abdoulie Ceesay, Adama Bojang, Suleiman Camara, Alasana Yirajang

Somalia

Somalia squad for their upcoming AFCON qualifiers:

Abdirahman Haman, Said Alele, Ibrahim Ahmed, Abel Gigle, Ali Omar, Abdule Abdullahi, Mohamud Ali, Ahmed Abdullahi, Faizal Abubakar, Abduwali Walii, Mohamed Mohamed, Mohamed Omar, Akram Ilyas, Abdi Sharif, Abdisamad A.Lahi, Mukhtar Suleyman, Osman Mohamed, Sakariya Hassan, Abdi Sabriye, Osman Addo, Moussa Ndie, Bilal Nre, Issa Adam

Verdict

Gambia v Somalia

The Gambia have been scoring plenty of goals lately and are tipped to produce a BTTS victory over Somalia in their opening Group C AFCON qualifier, with a 3-1 score.

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