Malawi vs Sao Tome Prediction: The hosts are far more likely to secure the maximum points here

Malawi will face off against Sao Tome at the Bingu National Stadium on Thursday in a bid to secure their second victory in the group. The visitors will strive to not concede much against a strong team away from home. 

Malawi

FIFA Ranking: 125th

Last five games: DWLLL

The hosts have had a great start to this campaign, even though they have lost once and won a game. More recently, they surrendered to a (0-1) defeat on their ground against Tunisia. After the defeat, they bowed to back to back losses in a friendly against Zambia and Kenya. 

Malawi ended their AFCON Qualifying campaign in third place, picking up five points from a possible eighteen. 

The Flames have been poor since their appearance in the AFCON Tournament last year, but we expect a smooth start against São Tomé. 

São Tomé

FIFA Ranking: 188th

Last five matches: LLLDD

The Falcons and the Parrots team are among the lowest-ranked in the qualifier and have lost back-to-back games in this round. São Tomé suffered a defeat against Tunisia and Namibia in their opening games. They have conceded six goals and occupy the last spot on the log. 

São Tomé's last win was in 2016; since then, they have lost nineteen times and drawn three.

The guests have picked up two points from a combined eighteen in recent games, scoring once while conceding sixteen. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Malawian team are dominated mainly by teams playing in their local leagues, the same as the guests. Malawi at least have some quality players in their cart, while the visitors have struggled in recent years.

Malawi National Team sees this encounter as an opportunity to improve their goal difference, and we anticipate a dominant performance from their team here; bet on a home halftime win for 1.61.

The hosts will likely score more than a goal before the break here for 2.82.

This game will produce more than two goals for 1.93.

Good luck!