Chad vs Sierra Leone Prediction: The maximum points are non-negotiable for the guests

The Republic of Chad will face off against Sierra Leone at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ivory Coast tomorrow. Both teams will be confident of securing one of the two spots on the standings and a winner must emerge here after their stalemate in the previous meeting. 

FIFA Ranking: 177th

Last five games: LDLDL

Les São team maintained their spot in the latest FIFA Ranking following their improved performances lately, even though they have gone six games without a breakthrough. More recently, Chad surrendered to a (0-1) defeat on their home turf against Zambia. Chad, who played one of their best games, failed to convert their penalty kick as Zambia carted away the maximum points. 

Their dreams of playing in Morocco next year were shattered, having played four group games without a breakthrough. 

They have lost twice against Ivory Coast and Zambia on their ground. Chad have not had any success in continental football since they were founded in 1962. Chad made it to this group after eliminating Mauritius in the preliminary stage. The back-to-back wins over their opponent were their first since 2015.

Chad presently sit in fourth place on the log, picking up two points from a combined twelve. 

FIFA Ranking: 121th

Last five matches: DDLLW

The Leone Stars recorded one of their biggest wins since 2008, defeating a star-studded Ivorian team. Sierra Leone played their cards right, defending as a unit and scoring a goal to deny the AFCON Champions the maximum points. The (1-0) win ended Ivory Coast's eleven games without a defeat in all competitions. The victory reignited their hopes of playing in Morocco next year. 

They have conceded seven goals in both matches while scoring four and presently sit in the third spot on the log, picking up four points from a combined twelve. 

Amidu Karim's men stand a better chance of advancing to the next phase, provided they secure the maximum possible points here. 

The reverse leg ended in a toothless stalemate between both teams, even though Sierra Leone were the better team. The hosts have been defensive recently, conceding three in four games, and are yet to find the back of the net in this competition. This game will be held in Ivory Coast on a neutral ground and we believe Sierra Leone will come off with the maximum points.

Sierra Leone have been playing well lately even though they’ve not been getting the results they deserved; we are backing them to win here for 1.75.

We expect to see more goals after the break for 2.20.

We think this game will produce a win and more than a goal for Sierra Leone for 2.20.

Good luck!