FIFA World Cup Africa Qualifiers Predictions & Tips - 9 October 2025

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Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions - Malawi and Equatorial Guinea set to draw

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 07 Oct 2025

Brad Newcomb 07 Oct 2025

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Malawi must win to keep final hopes alive.
Equatorial Guinea also needs a victory.
Predicted BTTS draw with a 1-1 score.

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Equatorial Guinea edged Malawi in an earlier World Cup qualifier (Getty Images)

Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions

Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions
Head to Head
Malawi Form
Malawi Team News & Injuries
Equatorial Guinea Form
Equatorial Guinea Team News & Injuries

Malawi must win and hope other results go their way to keep their slim chance of making the finals alive. Equatorial Guinea must also emerge victorious to stay in the hunt. A BTTS draw is predicted between the two teams.

Malawi have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Malawi have scored 5 goals in 5 matches.
Malawi have conceded 7 goals in 5 games.
Equatorial Guinea have drawn 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Equatorial Guinea have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Equatorial Guinea have conceded 7 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Equatorial Guinea defeated Malawi 1-0 in a 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Malawi Form

Malawi are 4th in the Group H standings with ten points from eight matches. They have won three, lost four, and drawn one.

In September, Malawi edged Namibia 2-1 and drew 2-2 with Liberia in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Flames have won two of their last five matches, including two defeats and one draw. They have scored five goals and conceded seven.

Malawi have struggled to produce consistent performances in recent games, and lost to Equatorial Guinea last year, although they are playing at home for this fixture.

Malawi Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: William Thole, George Chikooka, Joshua Waka

Defenders: Nickson Nyasulu, Dennis Chembezi, Emmanuel Nyirenda, Charles Petro, Gomegzani Chirwa, McDonald Lameck, Alick Lungu, Washali Jaziya

Midfielders: Yankho Singo, Blessings Singini, Lloyd Aaron, Lloyd Njaliwa, Robert Saizi, Maxwell Paipi

Forwards: Frank Gabadinho Mhango, Richard Mbulu, Mayele Malango, Patrick Mwaungulu, Chikumbutso Salima, Lanjesi Nkhoma, Chawanangwa Kaonga, Wisdom Mpinganjira

Equatorial Guinea Form

Equatorial Guinea are 5th in Group H with ten points after eight games. They have won three, lost four, and drawn one.

Equatorial Guinea defeated Sao Tome & Principe 3-2 and lost 1-0 to Tunisia in back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September.

The Nzalang Nacional have secured one victory in their last five matches, including two defeats and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded seven.

Equatorial Guinea have battled to win their fixtures, but will have the belief they can get the result away to Malawi after securing a narrow victory over their opponents in 2024.

Equatorial Guinea Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Jesús Owono, Manuel Sapunga, Aitor Embela

Defenders: Esteban Orozco, Marvin Anieboh, Carlos Akapo, Saúl Coco, Michel Ngaah, Charles Ondo, Néstor Senra, Luis Enrique Nsue

Midfielders: Josete Miranda, Omar Mascarell, Pablo Ganet, Álex Masogo, Gael Akogo, Pedro Obiang, Santiago Eneme

Forwards: Ibán Salvador, José Nabil, Luismi Nlavo, Cristián Makate, Loren Zúñiga, Emilio Nsue

Verdict

Malawi v Equatorial Guinea

A BTTS draw is tipped between Malawi and Equatorial Guinea, with a 1-1 score, as both teams have lacked consistency in recent outings.

BTTS Yes

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