Madagascar vs Central African Republic Predictions - Madagascar set to beat C.A.R. again

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 02 Sep 2025

Brad Newcomb 02 Sep 2025

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Madagascar have beaten Central African Republic twice this year.
Central African Republic are struggling with form.
Prediction: Madagascar to win; expect both teams to score.

Madagascar have enjoyed success against the Central African Republic this year (Getty Images)

Madagascar vs Central African Republic Predictions

Madagascar vs Central African Republic Predictions
Head to Head
Madagascar Form
Madagascar Team News & Injuries
Central African Republic Form
Central African Republic Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Madagascar have defeated C.A.R. twice this year and have had a solid FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign so far. The Central African Republic have struggled to win their qualifiers. Madagascar are predicted to win with BTTS.

Madagascar have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Madagascar have scored 7 goals in 5 games.
Madagascar have conceded 11 goals in 5 matches.
Central African Republic have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Central African Republic have scored 2 goals in 5 matches.
Central African Republic have conceded 8 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head

Madagascar and the Central African Republic each have three victories, including two draws in eight meetings.

Madagascar Form

Madagascar sit in third place in Group I with ten points after six rounds. They have won three, lost two and drawn once.

Madagascar had mixed fortunes in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March, thrashing the Central African Republic 4-1 before losing 3-0 to Ghana.

Madagascar had no answer against the DR Congo in an international friendly played in June, losing by three goals to one.

Madagascar reached the recent African Nations Championship final but lost to Morocco 3-2.

The Bareas have recorded one victory in their last five fixtures, including four defeats. They scored seven goals and conceded 11.

Madagascar have struggled to win lately, but they will fancy their chances against the Central African Republic after beating them twice this year.

Madagascar Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Razakanirina Rakotohasimbola, Geordan Dupire, Michel Ramandimbisoa

Defenders: Sandro Tremoulet, Eshan Kari, Andy Pelmard, Radoniaina Rabemanantsoa, Tony Randriamampisoa, Morgan Jean Pierre, Nicolas Randriamampisoa, Bono Rabearivelo

Midfielders: Clément Couturier, Marco Iliamaharitra, Mamisoa Rakotoson, Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa, Rayan Raveloson, Johan N’Zi

Forwards: Njiva Rakotoharimalala, Arnaud Randrianantenaina, El Hadary Raheriniaina, Hakim Abdallah, Warren Caddy, Bryan Adinany

Central African Republic Form

The Central African Republic are in 5th place in Group I with five points. They have lost three, drawn two and secured one win.

C.A.R. played two FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures in March, losing 4-1 to Madagascar and drawing 0-0 with Mali.

In June, the Central African Republic lost 2-1 to Mauritania in an international friendly.

Les Fauves have lost four of their last five fixtures, including one draw. They scored two goals and conceded eight.

The Central African Republic have been defeated by Madagascar twice during 2025, once in an earlier World Cup qualifier and 2-0 at the recent African Nations Championship; however, those teams are made up of local league players only.

Central African Republic Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Maurel Abimala, Marcellin Biandao, Saturnin Ngarsouma

Defenders: Flory Yangao, Amos Youga, Leonce Namgbema, Cherubin Merius Basse-Zokana, Hugo Gambor, Kenny Kima Beyissa, Chris Mbai Assem, Boko Cyrille Kokpakpa, Fordeau Miambaye

Midfielders: Isaac Ngoma, Axel Urie, Melki Ndokomandji, Donald Guesset, Gabriel Oualengbe, Ghislain Mounguide, Michel Judicael Binguimale, Parfait Namsona

Forwards: Louis Mafouta, Moustapha Djimet, Dimitri Kogbeto