Equatorial Guinea vs Malawi Prediction: This encounter will produce fewer goals

On Monday, Equatorial Guinea will face off against Malawi in the knockout phase at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo Stadium. The Elephants head here with a defeat on the road against Tunisia following the absence of their star man, Emilio Nsue. At the same time, the Flames will be hopeful of getting back-to-back victories here. 

FIFA Ranking: 91st

Last five matches: WLWLL

The Elephants bowed to their first defeat in this tournament, conceding a penalty in the 82nd minute away from home. Equatorial Guinea who were sanctioned by the football governing body, FIFA, as to the eligibility of Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue, have now played three games without a win. The apex regulator chopped off their six points after discovering their captain wasn’t qualified to play for his country. 

Equatorial Guinea will have to start over again and must now win all their games to stand a chance of playing in the World Cup. 

Juan Micha men are always very direct with their game plan and hardly concede unnecessarily.

FIFA Ranking: 125th

Last five games: WLLLW

The guests head here with a victory over a struggling São Tomé on their ground. Malawi were head and shoulder above their opponent, scoring three and conceding once. 

The Flames have won twice and lost a game in this tournament, as they sit in fourth place on the log. Malawi have actually played their card well here and are tipped to at least finish in the second spot. 

Equatorial Guinea were one of the best-performing sides in the group phase of the AFCON Tournament but have since not been able to replicate such a performance. They missed the services of their captain, Emilio Nsue, who didn’t play for the hosts. At the same time, Malawi have won their last two games against Liberia and São Tomé. Both teams are lowly ranked in this tournament. 

Equatorial Guinea are weakened due to the absence of their talisman, and we don’t think this game will witness goals; bet on both halves under 1.5 goals for 1.67.

Bet on a total of under 1.5 goals for 2.57.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate for 2.05.

Good luck!