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Mozambique vs Benin Predictions - Benin to edge Mozambique

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 08 Sep 2023

Brad Newcomb 08 Sep 2023

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Mozambique vs Benin tips for Saturday's AFCON Group L qualifying match (15:00 SAST)
Benin have not lost in their last three AFCON qualifiers
Can Mozambique be more clinical at home?

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Benin can win away (Getty Images)

Mozambique vs Benin Predictions

Both nations can still qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals with only two points separating them. Mozambique have never lost to Benin but lack goals. Benin have decent form, but their opponents seldom concede at home. Benin is predicted to win to nil.

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

Mozambique have drawn 4 of their last 8 home fixtures in all competitions.
Mozambique have scored 4 goals in 8 home matches in all competitions.
Mozambique have conceded six goals in 8 home games in all competitions.
Benin have won 4 of their last 8 away fixtures in all competitions.
Benin have scored 12 goals in 8 away games in all competitions.
Benin have conceded 10 goals in 8 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Mozambique have a slight edge with one victory to none over Benin, including one daw in two meetings across all competitions.

Mozambique defeated Benin 1-0 away from home last year.

Mozambique Form

Mozambique could not find a way past Senegal in their two AFCON qualifiers in March, losing 5-1 away from home and 1-0 at home; however, they bounced back with a 2-0 away win over Rwanda in June, keeping themselves in the hunt to qualify for the finals.

The Mambas have exhibited fair form in their last ten matches, winning three, losing five and drawing two. They have scored ten goals and conceded 15.

Mozambique have struggled to win regularly at home, securing one victory in eight fixtures, including four draws and three defeats. They have netted four goals and conceded six.

Mozambique have the advantage of playing their final group game at their stadium and are two points clear of Benin; however, they lack goals at home, which could be their downfall if Benin get a lead.

Mozambique Team News & Injuries

Coach Chiquinho Conde has extended his contract for another year with the Mozambique national team.

Goalkeepers: Ernani, Victor, Ivan

Defenders: Domingos, Edmilson, Bruno Langa, Bheu, Mexer, Malembana, Chamboco, Nene

Midfielders: Amadou, Guima, Dario, Shaquille, Muiomo, Clesio, Geny, Domingues, Witi, Gildo, Telinho

Forwards: Ratifo, Faizal Bangal, Dayo

Benin Form

Benin pulled themselves back into contention to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 against Rwanda at home, winning 3-0 away, and drawing 1-1 against Senegal on their home turf in June.

The Cheetahs have fair form, winning three of their last ten internationals, including four losses and three draws. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 12.

Benin have decent form playing away from home, registering four victories in their last eight outings, including three losses and one draw. They have found at the back of the net 12 times and let in ten goals.

Benin are two points behind Mozambique in Group L and must win to secure a spot in the African Cup Nations next year. However, they did lose against the Mambas last year at home, and their opponents seldom conceded at home.

Benin Team News & Injuries

Khaled Adenon is serving a suspension after accumulating too many yellow cards.

Goalkeepers: Saturnin Allagbe, Marcel Dandjinou, Serge Obassa

Defenders: Youssouf Assogba, Rachid Moumini, Tamimou Ouorou, Cedric Hountondji, Olivier Verdon, Mohamed Tidjani, Rabiou Sankamao, David Kiki

Midfielders: Sessi d’Almeida, Rodrigue Kossi, Imourane Hassane, Abdel Dokou Dodo, Prince Ricardo Dossou, Junior Olaïtan, Matteo Ahlinvi

Forwards: Stephane Sessegnon, Marcellin Koukpo, David Tchetchao, Jodel Dossou, Andreas Hountondji, Tosin Aiyegun, Steve Mounie

Verdict

Mozambique v Benin

Benin is tipped to come away with a win-to-nil victory over Mozambique, with a 1-0 score as they have decent form on their travels and score more freely than their opponents.

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