Mauritius vs Libya: WC Africa Qualification Group Stage

Mauritius vs Libya: National Football Team – Match preview, prediction, official lineups, and live score for the Africa World Cup Qualifiers on October 13, 2025.

Official Lineups & Live Score

Confirmed lineups and live score updates will be available as kickoff approaches. Stay tuned for in-game analytics and real-time performance tracking.

Mauritius vs Libya: Match Preview

A sense of anticipation builds as Mauritius and Libya prepare to meet once again, a year after their last clash in the Africa World Cup Qualification Group Stage, which ended in a 2-1 win for Libya. This fixture offers both sides a chance to make a statement as the qualifying campaign heats up.

Mauritius enter this encounter in search of redemption after a difficult run of form. The Dodos have endured eleven matches without a win, including recent defeats to Cameroon, Angola, and Cape Verde. Their main challenge lies in attack — having failed to score in their last four home games, they will need to find creativity and composure in front of goal to stand a chance against a well-organized Libyan side.

Libya, by contrast, come into this match on steadier footing. After a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde last Wednesday, they extended their unbeaten streak to three matches. Known for their disciplined defense and counter-attacking prowess, the Mediterranean Knights will look to build on their solid record in this qualifying group.

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Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met once since June 2024 — a fixture that saw Libya claim a 2-1 victory. Historically, Libya have enjoyed the upper hand in this matchup.

With that win, Libya hold the psychological advantage heading into this encounter, though Mauritius will be determined to rewrite the narrative on home soil.

Team Form and Statistics

Mauritius (8 Matches – Qualification Stage)

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 5

• Goals scored: 7 (0.88 per match)

• Goals conceded: 15 (1.88 per match)

Libya (8 Matches – Qualification Stage)

• Wins: 4

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 2

• Goals scored: 9 (1.13 per match)

• Goals conceded: 7 (0.88 per match)

Libya’s balance between attack and defense stands in contrast to Mauritius’s struggles at both ends of the pitch. The North Africans’ tactical discipline could once again make the difference.

Recent Form (Last 20 Matches)

• Mauritius: 2 wins, 12 losses, 6 draws

• Libya: 8 wins, 4 losses, 8 draws

Mauritius’s inconsistency has been evident, while Libya’s solid record highlights their growing stability under pressure.

AI Prediction

Our AI model provides a dynamic, data-driven forecast that evolves as the match unfolds. Before kickoff, the model projects the following probabilities:

• Libya win: 41%

• Draw: 31%

• Mauritius win: 28%

With recent form and historical performance in their favor, Libya enter as slight favorites, but Mauritius could surprise if they capitalize on home support and rediscover their scoring touch.