National Football Team: Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone, Lineup Preview, Live Score, Prediction of the Results, and Important Information for this Africa Cup of Nations qualification, Group A.
This match will begin at 16:00 UTC on 11th Sep 2023 on Monday at the Estadio 24 de Setembro Stadium.
Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Match Preview
Having earned Group A’s second ticket, the hosts have advanced to the finals. After Nigeria (12 points), which tops the leaderboard, Guinea-Bissau is in second place with 10. After making their debut in 2017, they will take part in the fourth Africa Cup of Nations. In the rematch, they successfully restrained Sierra Leone to a 2-2 draw.
Prior to their forthcoming double qualifying match against Burkina Faso and Djibouti for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Djurtus will use the dead rubber match as a final practice session. November will see the completion of both contests. With their 1-0 away victory over Nigeria in March, Guinea-Bissau’s credentials survived their hardest test in the group.
While Sierra Leone twice drew and once lost, they consistently failed to capitalize on their home-field advantage. However, given that all of their home matches were held outside of the nation for logistical reasons, they may have some justifications. In their final home game, they welcomed Nigeria to Monrovia, the capital of Liberia.
While using the Afcon qualifying final matchday to get the grunt work done, the Leone Stars will shift their focus to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The first match will be played on November 13 in Ethiopia against the Walia Ibex, and the week after that, Sierra Leone will host Egypt.
Sierra Leone has never lost to Guinea-Bissau.
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Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Head-to-Head Record
- In their three prior meetings with Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau has lost once, drawn twice, and lost one.
- In their last five home games, the hosts have a single victory, one draw, and three losses.
- In their previous five games, Guinea-Bissau has scored two goals while giving up two.
- In their last five road games, Sierra Leone has recorded two victories and three draws.
- In their most recent five matches, Guinea-Bissau has won twice, drawn once, and lost twice, whereas Sierra Leone has won once, drawn once, and lost three times.
- The Form Guide is W-L-W-D-L for Guinea-Bissau and L-W-D-L-L for Sierra Leone.
Team News
Jonas Mendes is expected to start again in goal for Guinea-Bissau, making his fourth of a possible six appearances.
Famana Quizera has been on fire for Academico Viseu this year, and he might join a number of talented players in competing for Cande’s team.
Because Keister decided not to select the captain of the unattached Leone Stars, Steven Caulker, a former center defense for Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, was left off the most current Sierra Leone squad.
Nine players with foreign addresses were on the manager’s initial list, including Jonathan Morsay, Osman Kakay of Queens Park Rangers, and Mamadu Saidu Sow, who might make his debut.
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Guinea-Bissau – Sierra Leone Prediction
Even though it is extremely doubtful, Guinea-Bissau could win Group A if they defeat Sierra Leone and Nigeria lose to Sao Tome and Principe. That might not be their aim, though.
While Guinea-Bissau presents a chance for Sierra Leone to continue their winning streak, preventing injury should come first.
In their matchup with Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau must break a curse. There is no better time to put an end to that.
Sierra Leone will prevail 2-1 against Guinea-Bissau.
Also, check 2023/2024 NPFL Fixtures, Standings Table and Results
Guinea-Bissau Predicted Starting Lineup:
- Mendes
- Fernandes
- Sangante
- Ie
- Mendy
- Gomes
- Bikel
- Camara
- Quizera
- Dju
- Mane
Sierra Leone possible starting lineup:
- Sesay
- Kakay
- Turay
- Samura
- Samadiya
- Michael
- Kaba
- Koroma
- Kargbo
- Williams
- Fofanah