Comoros vs Gambia Prediction: We expect an open game with goals at both ends

On Wednesday, the Coelacanths will kick off their AFCON Qualifying campaign against Gambia at the El Jadid Stadium. The hosts will be hopeful of returning to the competition after failing in their attempt in the previous edition. At the same time, the Scorpions will be keen to participate in the prestigious tournament for the third consecutive time. 

FIFA Ranking: 119th

Last five games: WWDLW

Following their (2-1) shocking defeat on the road against Madagascar, Comoros bounced back with a (0-2) victory over Chad on the road. The Coelacanths took advantage of their poor opponent to secure the maximum points in a must-win encounter. 

Stefano Cusin's men have lost just once over their previous nine games, a run that their Italian tactician has inspired. Comoros presently sit at the top of their FIFA World Cup standings, picking up nine points from a combined twelve. 

The Coelacanths have been in decent form lately, and after failing to qualify for AFCON 2023, they’ll do their best to make their mark this time. 

FIFA Ranking: 132th

Last five games: LLLWL

The Scorpions have underperformed lately despite boasting of some superstars in their ranks. Gambia have lost six of their previous seven meetings. They match here with another disappointing performance against Gabon just after their (5-1) victory over a lowly-ranked Seychelles. 

Gambia featured in last season's AFCON competition, where they failed to win any of their group games. Following their terrible run in the tournament, they made some positive adjustments in their approach to games, which yielded results until their recent run. 

Johnny McKinstry men has picked up three points from a combined fifteen and have dropped fifteen places in the latest FIFA rankings.

The Scorpions have actually been poor in recent games, but they had a fantastic run in this competition the last time. Gambia lack the ability to keep the ball, and they are tactically poor at the back but know how to get the ball in the net. At the same time, Comoros have been at the top of their game in recent times until their match against Madagascar, where they were stunned by the opponent's early goal. We rate them more highly than their counterparts; however, the fact that this game will be played in Morocco means both teams stand an equal chance. We think this game will produce a BTTS and over 2.5 goals for 2.44.

We expect the hosts to win somehow amass all the points here for 2.70.

The guests might not win here but they will indeed find the back of the net; bet on BTTS for 1.93.

Good luck!