Togo vs Liberia Prediction: The Sparrowhawks' victory is on the cards

After failing to make the top two last season, the Sparrowhawks will be poised to flip the script, this time when they will host Liberia at the Stade de Kegue Stadium on Friday. The Lone Stars, who have been absent from the competition since 2002, will be keen to return at this time. In the same group consisting of Algeria and Equatorial Guinea, it’ll be dangerous to lose points on your ground. 

FIFA Ranking: 120th

Last five games: LWDDL

The Sparrowhawks surrendered to another defeat on the road as they were outpaced by the Republic of Congo. They conceded once before the break, which was enough for the hosts to cart away the maximum points. 

Togo have managed just a win over their previous seven games in all competitions. In the previous qualifying round, Togo picked up eight points from a combined eighteen. They wrapped up their journey in third place and were unfortunately eliminated. 

FIFA Ranking: 142th

Last five games: LWDDW

The Lone Stars are one of the lowest-ranked teams in this competition and have failed to make it to the AFCON tournament since 2002. They march here with a deserved victory over São Tomé in the World Cup qualifiers. Liberia are here to participate, just like in 2023, where they secured a point from a combined twelve. 

Liberia's best performance this year was their (2-2) share of the spoils against South Africa on the road, and since then, they have gone on to win against Djibouti and São Tomé. 

Over their previous two meetings, Togo have won once and drawn a game against Liberia. The Sparrowhawks have played with great enthusiasm lately, even though they have managed just one win in seven games. Togo are blessed with talented players like Kevin Denkey, Marouf Tchakei, and Bebou up front, and we believe they will always find the back of the net. 

We expect a dominating performance from the hosts in what we presume to be an end-to-end game; bet on the home side to score before the break for 2.05.

Furthermore, we believe the hosts are heads and shoulders above the guests; bet on a home will win or draw and score more than a goal for 1.82.

We expect to see more than two goals here for 2.50.

Good luck!