Malawi vs South Sudan Predictions - Malawi to come out on top against South Sudan

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Malawi are in decent nick at home despite mixed recent results.
South Sudan have struggled away recently, with 6 losses in 10 games.
Prediction: Malawi win with BTTS and a 2-1 score.

Malawi will aim to start their AFCON qualifying campaign with a victory (Getty Images)

Malawi have not had results go their way this year but they do achieve their best results when playing at home. South Sudan have not had much success playing away from home recently. Malawi are predicted to win with BTTS.

Malawi have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Malawi have scored 7 goals in 5 home matches.
Malawi have conceded 4 goals in 5 home games.
South Sudan have lost 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
South Sudan have scored 5 goals in 5 away games.
South Sudan have conceded 4 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Malawi have a slight edge over South Sudan, with two victories to one in three meetings.

Malawi Form

Malawi played Ethiopia in two friendly internationals in June, losing 1-0 in the opening match before drawing 1-1.

In March, the Flames played two matches in the Four Nations Tournament, losing 9-8 on penalties against Zambia after the score had ended 0-0 and 1-0 to Botswana.

The home side have won one of their last five matches, with three defeats and one draw. They scored two goals and conceded three.

The Flames have secured two victories in their last five home games, with two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded four.

Malawi have not had the best run of results lately, but they tend to play their best football at home, having scored five goals in their last two games on home soil.

South Sudan Form

South Sudan cruised to a comfortable victory in their Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round against Djibouti in March, winning 4-0 in the opening leg before losing 1-0 in the second.

The Bright Stars have won one of their last five fixtures, with three defeats and two draws. They scored four goals and conceded eight.

South Sudan have registered one victory in their last five away matches, with two defeats and two draws. They scored five goals and conceded four.

South Sudan have struggled to win their matches on the road recently, having lost six of their last ten games, which is not the ideal form to have for the opening Group B Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Team News

Malawi

Goalkeepers: William Thole, George Chikooka, Precious Masamba

Defenders: Macdonald Rameck, Gomegzani Chirwa, Dennis Chembezi, Emmanuel Nyirenda, Charles Petro, Blessings Mpokera, Peter N’gambi, Ajussa Kalowa

Midfielders: Blessings Kanowa, Yankho Singo, Oscar Petro, Washali Jaziya, Blessings Singini, Lloyd Njaliwa, Mwisho Mhango, Festus Duwe, Fransisco Madinga, Jorden Kananga

Forwards: Babatunde Adepoju, Ephraim Kondowe, Chifundo Mpasi, Richard Mbulu, Patrick Mwaungulu, Gaddie Chirwa, Wisedinho Mpinganjira, Mayele Malango, Shaquille Gwengwe, Adiel Kaduya

South Sudan

South Sudan provisional squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Majak Mawith, Alberto Simon Pitia, Dario Kunyu Salah, Mayen Mayen Defenders:Ryen Jiba, Lebib Lebib, Amanhom Khamis, Bol Mapor, Teng Kuol, Peter Maker, Rehan Anger Malong, Bangasi Justin Joseph, Atendele Mawa, Datha Joseph, Daniel Bichok, Wani Ivan Adebo, Benjamin Laku, Cher Deng, Tang Tong Yik

Midfielders:Akoon Akuek, Emmanuel Lam Maker, Kur Kai Kur, Manyumow Achol, William Gama, David Dara Derrik, Mario Albano, Peter Sunday Makoi, Chan Peter, Stephen Abe Alfred, Tito Lukciir Madul, Sijali Ismail, Chol Peter Bentiu, Joseph Malish, Maker Marial Maker, Laat Mathiang, Chok Dau

Forwards: Alou Kuol, Juach Bol, Sebit James Ngor, Manny Aguek, Machop Chol, Godfrey Debele, William Akio, Jamu Iluya, Keer Mangar, David Vincent, Kuot Chan Anei, David Sebit Toto, Deng Simon, Awan Lual Awan

Verdict

Malawi v South Sudan

Malawi have been in decent nick at home and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory over South Sudan, with a 2-1 scoreline.

BTTS Yes

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Malawi/BTTS Yes

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Malawi 2-1

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