Mozambique vs Ethiopia Predictions - Mozambique to remain unbeaten in Group J

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Mozambique are tipped to win to nil against Ethiopia.
Mozambique have scored 9 goals in 5 home matches; Ethiopia lost 4 of 5 away.
Ethiopia are bottom of Group J after two defeats in AFCON qualifiers.

Mozambique lead Group J after two rounds of qualifiers (Getty Images)

Mozambique have had a solid start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Ethiopia have suffered back-to-back defeats in the qualifiers and have often lost when playing away from home recently. Mozambique are predicted to win to nil.

Mozambique have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Mozambique have scored 9 goals in 5 home matches.
Mozambique have conceded 6 goals in 5 home games.
Ethiopia have lost 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Ethiopia have scored 4 goals in 5 away games.
Ethiopia have conceded 8 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

Ethiopia have a slight edge over Mozambique, with one victory to none, including one draw in two meetings.

Mozambique Form

Mozambique drew 1-1 with Senegal at home in their AFCON qualifier opener before thumping Sudan 4-1 at home.

Mozambique are first in the Group J table with four points from two matches.

The Mambas have won one of their last five fixtures, with three defeats and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded 11.

The Southern African team have registered two victories in their last five home matches, with two defeats and one draw.

Mozambique have been in solid form during the opening qualifying rounds and have been scoring goals at home, giving them the edge needed to collect all three points from their match against Ethiopia.

Ethiopia Form

Ethiopia have suffered two narrow defeats in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, losing 1-0 away to Sudan and 1-0 to Senegal at home.

The Walia Ibex are last in the Group J standings with no points after two rounds.

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

The Walias have secured one victory in their last five away fixtures, with four defeats. They scored four goals and conceded eight.

Ethiopia have had a poor start to their qualifying campaign, losing both games, and they have struggled to win on the road recently, suffering four defeats in five outings.

Team News

Mozambique

Chamito Alfândega has scored two goals during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying rounds.

Witi, Guima, and Geny Catamo have been on target with one goal each.

Goalkeepers: Ernan Siluane, José Guirrugo, Kimiss Zavala

Defenders: Edmilson Dove, Bruno Langa, Diogo Cabral, Bruno Wilson, Feliciano Jone, Fernando Chambuco, Bheu Januário, Valter Nhacussa, Crimildo Mussunganhe, Oscar Cherene

Midfielders: Ricardo Guimarães, Manuel Kambala, Keyns Abdala, Cândido Mathe, Alfonso Amade

Forwards: Edson Mucuana, Geny Catamo, Witiness Quembo, Stanley Ratifo, Faizal Bangal, Alcides Raice Chamito Lamborino, Dayo António

Ethiopia

Abel Yalew scored two goals during the preliminary rounds of the AFCON qualifiers.

Kenean Markineh and Chernet Gugsa have contributed one goal each.

Goalkeepers: Abubeker Nura, Bahiru Negash, Alazar Markos

Defenders: Birhanu Bekele, Alelegn Muluneh, Kaleb Beyene, Melkamu Bogale, Bereket Samuel, Abduselam Yesouf, Netsanet G/Medhin, Rohobot Solalo

Midfielders: Mukerem Reshid, Gatuoch Panom, Bereket Wolde, Okay Jul

Forwards: Abel Yalew, Abel Habtamu, Wogene Gezahegn, Anteneh Tefera, Carlos Damtew, Kenean Markineh, Bulcha Shura

Verdict

Mozambique v Ethiopia

Mozambique have been in solid form during the AFCON qualifiers and are tipped to secure a win-to-nil victory with a 2-0 score at full-time.

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