Senegal vs Guinea Preview & Tips - Draw tipped in AFCON Group B

By Conrad Castleton

Senegal vs Guinea tips for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations match
The Group B game is being played at Kouekong Stadium
Both sides won their opening games of the tournament 1-0
Who will all but seal top spot in the group?
Match preview, predictions and latest team news

Senegal forward Sadio Mane scored the winner last time (Getty Images)

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Senegal vs Guinea Predictions

Senegal made hard work of beating Zimbabwe in their opening game. Guinea also needed a single goal to get the better of Malawi.

With this game effectively becoming a Group B decider, I'm backing this one to be tight and end in a draw with Guinea no pushovers.

Senegal are undefeated in their last 12 matches (all competitions).
Senegal have won 9 of their last 12 matches (all competitions).
Guinea are have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Senegal (Africa Cup of Nations).
Guinea have won their last 2 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

Senegal lead the head to head 8-3 with one draw since 1994. Two of Guinea's wins came in the last three matches.

Senegal Form

Two-time AFCON runners-up Senegal made a winning start to this year's tournament, but it was hard work to overcome Zimbabwe 1-0.

Missing a number of players due to COVID, they lacked a cutting edge and needed a 97th minute penalty from Saido Mane to break the deadlock.

Senegal Team News & Squad

Ismaila Sarr is injured and won't feature.

Kalidou Koulibaly, Nampalys Mendy, Famara Diédhiou, Saliou Ciss, Édouard Mendy, Pape Sarr, Mame Thiam and Bamba Dieng all missed the Zimbabwe game due to a Covid outbreak.

Goalkeepers: Seny Dieng, Édouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis

Defenders: Saliou Ciss, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Abou Cissé, Abdoulaye Seck, Bouna Sarr, Ibrahima Mbaye, Abdou Diallo, Fodé Ballo-Touré

Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Pape Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyaté, Moustapha Name, Pape Matar Sarr, Mamadou Loum

Forwards: Boulaye Dia, Sadio Mané, Keita Baldé, Habib Diallo, Bamba Dieng, Ismaïla Sarr, Famara Diédhiou, Mame Thiam

Guinea Form

Guinea made a winning start to their campaign with a 1-0 win over Malawi in the opening game thanks to defender Issiaga Sylla's first-half goal.

Kaba Diawara's side had entered the tournament in mixed form including drawing four of their six World Cup qualifiers.

Guinea Team News & Squad

Mikael Dyrestam, Seydouba Soumah, Morlaye Sylla, Ibrahima Sory Conté, Fodé Camara, Morgan Guilavogui and Mory Konaté all missed the opening game due to Covid.

Goalkeepers: Aly Keita, Moussa Camara, Ibrahim Koné

Defenders: Issiaga Sylla, Ibrahima Conté, Saïdou Sow, Mohamed Ali Camara, Mikael Dyrestam, Ousmane Kanté, Pa Konate, Fodé Camara, Gaoussou Youssouf Siby

Midfielders: Morlaye Sylla, Amadou Diawara, Ibrahima Cissé, Naby Keïta, Ibrahima Sory Conté, Ilaix Moribam Mamadou Kané, Aguibou Camara, Mory Konaté

Forwards: José Kanté, Morgan Guilavogui, Mohamed Bayo, Seydouba Soumah, Sory Kaba, Mamadou Diallo

Senegal vs Guinea FAQs

Where can I watch Senegal vs Guinea live stream?

Our Africa Cup of Nations live streaming calendar shows you where to watch a Senegal vs Guinea live stream.

What time does Senegal vs Guinea start?

The match starts at 1.00pm GMT on Friday, January 14.

Verdict

Senegal v Guinea

Both sides recorded narrow wins in their opening games despite being hit by Covid in the camp. In a game that could decide the winner of the group, I'm backing a cagey affair and a draw.