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Mauritania vs Botswana Predictions - Mauritania to edge Botswana at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Sep 2024

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Brad Newcomb 05 Sep 2024

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Mauritania favored to win 1-0 against Botswana in AFCON qualifier.
Both teams have struggled recently, Mauritania better at home.
Key player updates and recent performance stats provided.

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Mauritania favored to win 1-0 against Botswana in AFCON qualifier (Getty Images)

Mauritania vs Botswana Predictions

Mauritania did not enjoy much success during 2024 but generally play better on home soil. Botswana have been struggling to win as the goals have dried up. Mauritania is predicate to wi to nil.

Mauritania vs Botswana Predictions
Head to Head
Mauritania Form
Mauritania Team News & Injuries
Botswana Form
Botswana Team News & Injuries

Mauritania have lost 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Mauritania have scored 3 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Mauritania have conceded 7 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Botswana have lost 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Botswana have scored 3 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.
Botswana have conceded 3 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Mauritania have the advantage with three victories to one against Botswana in four Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

Mauritania Form

Mauritania lost 2-0 against Mali and drew 0-0 against Morocco in two international friendlies in March this year.

Results did not go Mauritanias' way in their two home World Cup qualifiers in June, losing 2-0 against Sudan and 1-0 against Senegal.

The Lions of Chinguetti have lost four of their last five matches, including one draw. They scored no goals and conceded six.

Mourabitounes have won two of their last five home games, including three losses. They scored three goals and let in seven at the back.

Mauritania have been out of form lately, although they do play better on their home soil; however, they lack firepower upfront and must find a way to be more clinical in their AFCON qualifier against Botswana.

Mauritania Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Babacar Niasse, Mamadou Diop, M'Backé Ndiaye

Defenders: El Hassen Houeibib, Houssen Abderrahmane, Lamine Ba, Aly Abeid, Khadim Diaw, Ibrahima Keita, Nouh Mohamed El Abd, M. Dellah Yali, Saïd Imigene

Midfielders: Abdallahi Mahmoud, Bakari Camara, Guessouma Fofana, Mouhsine Bodda, Oumar Ngom, Beyatt Lekoueiry

Forwards: Papa Ndiaga Yade, Pape Inbou Ba, Amar Sidi Bouna, Aboubakary Koita, Hemeya Tanji, Idrissa Thiam, Souleymane Anne, Mamadou Sy

Botswana Form

In March, Botswana recorded back-to-back goalless draws against Rwanda and Burundi in two international friendlies away from home.

The Zebras lost 1-0 against Uganda but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Somalia in two World Cup qualifying matches away from home in June.

Botswana came up short in a friendly against Libya in August, losing 1-0.

The Zebras have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, including two draws and two losses. They scored three goals and let in three at the back.

Botswana have a tricky test to overcome when they travel to play Mauritania away from home as they have been misfiring up front lately, although they are not conceding many goals.

Botswana Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Kabelo Dambe, Victor James, Kenneth Moko, Goitseone Phoko

Defenders: Nico Babutsi, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Mothusi Johnson, Tlamelo Kolagano, Tebogo Kopelang, Atamelang Lesogo, Benson Mangolo, Botsile Sekana, Obakeng Senono, Motsholetsi Sikele, Alford Velaphi

Midfielders: Gilbert Baruti, Thatayone Kgamanyane, Koketso Majafi, Tawana Mbakile, Gape Mohutsiwa, Olebogeng Ramotse, Ratlhogo Ratlhogo, Gape Thibedi

Forwards: Segolame Boy, Monty Enosa, Ronaldo Fortune, Christopher Lemme , Onkabetse Makgantai, Tumisang Orebonye, Kabelo Seakanyeng, Oarabile Sekwai, Thabang Sesinyi, Molaodi Tlhalefang, Bakanmg Tsholang

Verdict

Mauritania v Botswana

Both teams are not in great shape, but Mauritania have the edge of playing against Botswana at home and is tipped to return to winning ways with a win-to-nil victory and a 1-0 scoreline.

Mauritania Win to Nil

Win to Nil

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Mauritania Win 1-0

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