Togo vs Senegal Prediction: We expect both sides to play more defensively here

Togo will square off against Senegal at the Stade de Kegue Stadium on Wednesday. The Lions of Teranga are the favourite to win this group, while Togo and DR Congo are tipped to fight for the second spot.

FIFA Ranking: 119th

Last five games: DWWWD

The Sparrowhawks began their journey with a hard-fought share of the spoils against Sudan. Togo found themselves chasing the game following Mohammed Elisa's goal in the 17th minute, but the in-form Kevin Denkey levelled as they split points on the road.

Togo managed just two wins in the just concluded AFCON Qualifiers, picking up eight points from a possible eighteen. Togo ended the group in third spot after a poor start to the tournament. Kevin Denkey and Fessou Placca were influential for the Sparrowhawks in the AFCON Qualifier, as both players scored five goals amongst themselves.

Togo's previous appearance in this competition secured them a second-place finish; unfortunately, it was Senegal who made it out of the group after going six games without defeat.

FIFA Ranking: 20th

Last four games: WDLWW

The Lions of Teranga head here with a comfortable victory over South Sudan on their ground. Pape Matar Sarr, Lamine Camara and Sadio Mane were on the scoreboard as they defeated South Sudan (4-0). Senegal have lost once since their return from the World Cup Tournament and are one of the favorite for the AFCON CUP next year. With Ndiaye, Diallo, and Mane in attack for Senegal, we anticipate another great display on the road for them.

The Lions of Teranga have lost once in their last nine matches, and boast one of the best defenses in the continent.

Both sides were in the same World Cup Group in 2021, where Senegal won once and drew a game against Togo. Senegal have been a better team since their (1-1) stalemate in Lome, while Togo continue to improve their gameplay. This game does not guarantee many goals, as we think the Lions of Teranga will most definitely be stingy at the back. Senegal are one of the best teams in the continent at the moment and have an abundance of proven winners in their ranks. I think it will be tough for the hosts to penetrate Senegal's defence; bet on an away win for 1.50.

Another option here is for Mane to score at any time, as the Al-Nassr forward has scored forty goals for his country, becoming their highest goalscorer of all time.

Senegal have lost just one of their last twelve games across competitions, winning eight games in this run; we expect them to win and score less than two goals for 2.30.

This game will end in both halves under 1.5 goals for 1.75.

Good luck!