Togo vs Benin Prediction: This is a crucial encounter for these sides

Togo will take on Benin in the first round of the African Nations Championship Qualification at Stade de Kégué. This will be the first game of a two-legged encounter, and these sides will look to take their chances. How will this game unfold?

Togo's last matches have ended without a win, and they will look to put on a better performance here. This team took on Algeria at home the previous time out and lost 0-1. However, while drawing four other games, Togo lost to D.R. Congo and their first leg game to Algeria. Togo scored six goals in that match while conceding twelve.

Benin's last game was in the African Cup of Nations qualifier, and they lost 2-1. In that game, Benin took the lead before the lead, but two second-half strikes for their opponent overturned the game. However, their last five matches have ended with two defeats, one other against Benin, while defeating Libya, Rwanda and Nigeria. In those matches, Benin scored eight goals while conceding seven.

Togo are favorites in this fixture and have their chances at home. However, Benin look more appealing to me and should be a menace for the home side. Looking at the two teams' past meetings on the big stage, I believe the two teams do have a chance in this fixture. Expect a close contest here, with the two teams focusing on a defensive game, as a draw will be a huge outcome.