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Madagascar vs Comoros Predictions - Draw backed for 3rd place playoff

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 14 Jun 2025

John Eastwood 14 Jun 2025

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Madagascar and Comoros have similar COSAFA Cup records.
Both teams will likely play all their squad members.
Madagascar suffered a heavy defeat to Angola; Comoros struggled against South Africa.

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Comoros lost their last game 3-1. (Getty Images)

Madagascar vs Comoros Predictions

These two come into this third-place playoff with very similar records in the COSAFA Cup this year. Considering both squads will likely use this to ensure all players get a game in the tournament, it’s tough one to call. A draw is my best bet.

Madagascar vs Comoros Predictions
Head to Head
Madagascar Form
Madagascar Injuries & Team News
Comoros Form
Comoros Injuries & Team News

Madagascar lost their last match 4-1.
Comoros lost their last game 3-1.

Head to Head

Madagascar hold a 4-1 lead in seven games. There have been two draws.

Madagascar Form

Madagascar arrived at the 2025 COSAFA Cup with pretty inconsistent form in their rearview mirror. They also didn’t come with their strongest available side as they had friendlies to play as well.

Despite that, Madagascar got their campaign off to a winning start, defeating Tanzania in their opener. Their second and last game of the group saw them simply needing a point, and they got it with a 1-1 draw against Eswatini.

Lalaina scored before half time and although it was level in the 61st minute again, Eswatini couldn’t break Madagascar down to get the winner. Unfortunately, in the semi-final, came up horribly short against Angola, losing the game 4-1.

Madagascar Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Michel Toldo, Bota Manda, Mickael

Defenders: Nicolas, Dadafara Tantely, Stephano, Aurelian, Claude, Rolland, Toky

Midfielders: Alexandre, Onja Andrianina, Lalaina, Pierre Mickael, Dax Arohasina, Nantenaina, Christiano, Tinoh, Patrick Onjaniaina, Ryan Henry

Forwards: Toky Niaina Rakotondraibe, Gilles, Felecite

Comoros Form

Comoros were in a group of just three teams which made their opening fixture crucial. They got off to the start they desired with a 1-0 win against defending champions, Zambia.

Just a point was required to progress in their second fixture, something they managed with a 0-0 draw against Botswana.

In the semi-final against host South Africa, Comoros started poorly and were 2-0 down by the 14th minute. Ibrahim Madi pulled a goal back in the 30th minute but they conceded again on the hour mark to lose 3-1. Naimoudine Assane saw red in the 79th minute which means he will miss this game.

Comoros Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Ali Ahamada, Salim Ben Boina, Moyadh Housseni

Defenders: Karim Abdou, Abdallah Ali Mohamed, Kassim Ahamada, Said Bakari, Kassim Mdahoma, Ahmed Soilihi, Bendjaloud Youssouf, Younn Zahary

Midfielders: Nakibou Aboubakari, Rafidine Abdullah, Fouad Bachirou, Yacine Bourhane, Faouz Faidine, Youssouf Mchangama

Forwards: Nasser Chamed, Ibrahim Madi, Faïz Mattoir, Ahmed Moigny, Faïz Selemani, El Fardou Ben Mohamed, Ibroihim Youssouf, Mohamed Youssouf

Verdict

Madagascar v Comoros

I am backing this game to end in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.

Draw

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.