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Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia Predictions - Sierra Leone and Ethiopia are set to draw

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 07 Sep 2025

Brad Newcomb 07 Sep 2025

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Sierra Leone must win to stay in World Cup contention.
Both teams have inconsistent recent results; last meeting was a 0-0 draw.
Prediction: Likely 1-1 BTTS draw.

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Sierra Leone played to goalless draw against Ethiopia in an earlier FIFA World Cup qualifier (Getty Images)

Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia Predictions

Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia Predictions
Head to Head
Sierra Leone Form
Sierra Leone Team News & Injuries
Ethiopia Form
Ethiopia Team News & Injuries

Sierra Leone must win to keep their slender chance of making the World Cup finals alive. Ethiopia look unlikely to progress further after their recent defeat. A BTTS draw is predicted between Sierra Leone and Ethiopia.

Sierra Leone have drawn 2 of their 5 fixtures.
Sierra Leone have scored 5 goals in 5 games.
Sierra Leone have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches.
Ethiopia have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Ethiopia have scored 8 goals in 5 games.
Ethiopia have conceded 8 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Sierra Leone and Ethiopia drew 0-0 in a 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier in the only meeting between the teams.

Sierra Leone Form

Sierra Leone had to settle for a share of the spoils in their FIFA World Cup qualifying clash with Guinea-Bissau last week, after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Sierra Leone were on course to go into the break on level terms with Guinea-Bissau before grabbing the lead in the first minute of stoppage time.

Sierra Leone held onto their advantage for just half an hour into the second half before Guinea-Bissau equalised after 74 minutes of play.

Sierra Leone are in 3rd place in Group A with nine points from seven matches. They have won two, drawn three, and lost two.

The Leone Stars have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, including two defeats and two draws. They scored five goals and conceded ten.

Sierra Leone have lacked consistency in recent outings and must produce a clinical display up front to secure the win against Ethiopia.

Sierra Leone Team News & Injuries

Kei Kamara scored the opening goal against Guinea-Bissau last weekend.

Goalkeepers: Francis Koroma, Alhaji Sesay, Mamadou Jalloh

Defenders: Osman Kakay, Emmanuel Samadia, Sallieu Tarawallie, Nathaniel Jalloh, Alpha Turay, Juma Bah, Mohamed Baimba Sesay

Midfielders: Alhassan Koroma, Abu Dumbuya, Saidu Fofanah, Tyrese Fornah, Mohamed Kabia, John Bilili Sesay, Alusine Dumbuya, Santigie Fornah, Alhaji Jalloh

Forwards: Kei Kamara, Mustapha Bundu, Augustus Kargbo, Mohamed Buya Turay, Musa Noah Kamara, Momoh Dumbuya, Momoh Kamara

Ethiopia Form

Ethiopia had no answer against Egypt in their FIFA World Cup qualifier last weekend, losing 2-0 in Cairo.

Ethiopia gave away two penalties towards the end of the first half. Egypt converted both spot kicks in the 41st minute of the match and in the second minute of stoppage time.

Ethiopia were not able to find a way back during the remainder of the second half.

Ethiopia are in 5th place in the Group A standings with six points from seven matches. They have recorded one victory, three defeats, and three draws.

Walia Ibex have won two of their last five matches, including three defeats. They scored eight goals and conceded eight goals at the back.

Ethiopia have struggled to produce consistent results during their qualifying campaign and will have to play well to beat Sierra Leone.

Ethiopia Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Abubeker Nura, Biniyam Genetu, Firew Getahun

Defenders: Asrat Tonjo, Yared Kassaye, Remedan Yusef, Suleman Hamid, Ahmed Reshid, Ramkel James, Nigatu Gebresilassie, Yared Bayeh, Mignot Debebe

Midfielders: Habtamu Tekeste, Bereket Wolde, Hayder Sherefa, Abdulkerim Worku, Biniyam Belay, Kenean Markneh, Wegene Gezahgen

Forwards: Chernet Gugsa, Bereket Desta, Kitika Jimma, Dawa Hotessa, Ahmed Hussien, Mohammed Abera, Biniyam Ayten

Verdict

Sierra Leone v Ethiopia

Sierra Leone and Ethiopia look evenly matched for this World Cup qualifier and are tipped to produce a BTTS draw with a 1-1 score.

BTTS Yes

Both Teams To Score

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