Eswatini vs Angola: WC Africa, Qualification Group Stage

Eswatini vs Angola National Football Teams match preview for the Africa Qualification Group stage. Get AI predictions, head-to-head stats, recent form, key players, and predicted and official lineups.

Match Preview: Eswatini vs Angola

Eswatini and Angola meet again in the Africa Qualification Group stage, a year after their last clash ended in a 1-0 victory for Angola. Eswatini enter the game on poor form, with no wins in their last six matches and defeats against Libya, Cameroon and Tanzania. Their defensive record is worrying, with goals conceded in five consecutive fixtures.

Angola come into this match with confidence after defeating Mauritius. Despite that win, their defense has struggled for consistency, having conceded in each of their last six games. This fixture provides both sides with an opportunity to improve their group stage standing.

AI Prediction

Based on data-driven forecasts:

• Angola win: 47%

• Draw: 32%

• Eswatini win: 21%

Angola’s stronger head-to-head record makes them favorites, but Eswatini will be looking to end their winless run.

Also check: Cameroon vs Eswatini National Football Team Lineups, Live Score

Head-to-Head Record

Since 2015, Eswatini and Angola have met six times. Angola have two wins, Eswatini one, and three matches have ended in draws. Angola lead in goals scored with seven, compared to Eswatini’s four.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• June 7, 2024 – Angola 1-0 Eswatini

• August 3, 2019 – Angola 1-1 Eswatini

• July 28, 2019 – Eswatini 1-1 Angola

• May 25, 2019 – Angola 0-0 Eswatini

• July 4, 2015 – Angola 2-0 Eswatini

• June 21, 2015 – Eswatini 2-2 Angola

Recent Form

Eswatini:

• 0 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses in the group stage

• Goals scored: 4 | Goals conceded: 12

• Three straight defeats against Libya, Cameroon and Tanzania

• Last 20 matches: 3 wins, 8 draws, 9 defeats

Angola:

• 1 win, 4 draws, 2 losses in the group stage

• Goals scored: 4 | Goals conceded: 5

• Victory in their last match against Mauritius

• Last 20 matches: 11 wins, 4 draws, 5 defeats

Key Players to Watch

Eswatini

• Sabelo Ndzinisa – Key striker and experienced forward

• Fanelo Mamba – Midfield engine, linking attack and defense

• Sandile Gamedze – Defensive leader

Angola

• Gelson Dala – Main attacking threat and goal scorer

• Fredy Ribeiro – Midfield playmaker

• Jonathan Buatu – Central defender, vital for defensive stability

Predicted Lineups

Eswatini (4-4-2): Nhlanhla Gwebu; Sibonginkhosi Dlamini, Lindo Mkhonta, Sandile Gamedze, Mcolisi Mkhontfo; Banele Ndzabandzaba, Njabulo Ndlovu, Fanelo Mamba, Mxolisi Lukhele; Sabelo Ndzinisa, Justice Figuareido.

Angola (4-2-3-1): Adilson Cipriano; Domingos Andrade, Jonathan Buatu, Eddie Afonso, Bruno Gaspar; Show, Fredy Ribeiro; Manuel Keliano, Gilberto, Hélder Costa; Gelson Dala.

CREDIT

live score data by Scoreaxis

Match Outlook

Eswatini’s priority will be improving their defensive performance to stay competitive. Angola, with Gelson Dala spearheading the attack, are expected to take control and exploit gaps in Eswatini’s backline. While Angola are favorites on paper, Eswatini have the chance to deliver an upset if they remain disciplined and take their chances.