Madagascar - Comoros predictions and free betting tips [07/06/2024]

On Friday, 7 June, in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Madagascar will host the national team of Comoros. The visitors are on a six-match unbeaten streak and currently sit second in the overall standings, while the "islanders" are three points behind and cannot afford any slip-ups.

Stadium

The match will take place in Johannesburg at the FNB Stadium.

Madagascar

Despite a challenging start to the qualifying campaign for the next World Cup, Madagascar still has a chance to move closer to second place. Currently sitting fourth in their group with three points from two matches, they trail table-toppers Mali by four points. After a 1-0 defeat to Ghana, the Tricolours secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Chad.

In 2024, they defeated Burundi 1-0 but lost 2-0 to Rwanda on 25 March. Romuald Rakotondrabe's side conceded just before half-time to a goal from Gilbert Mugisha, with Jihad Bizimana sealing the match later on. It's worth noting that the hosts have only won twice in their last five home matches across all competitions, keeping just two clean sheets.

Comoros

Meanwhile, Comoros has six points from two rounds and occupies second place in the group, two points ahead of their closest pursuers. The "green-and-oranges" had a great start to their qualifying campaign, securing two crucial victories: 4-2 against the Central African Republic and 1-0 against Ghana. However, they couldn't extend their winning streak on 25 March in a friendly against Angola.

 Stefano Cusin's side dominated for most of the match but couldn't break through their opponents' defence. Having ended a two-match away losing streak, the visitors aim to secure their second consecutive away victory for the first time in four years on Friday. It's worth noting that Comoros has a solid defence, keeping clean sheets in their last three matches.

Head-to-Head Encounters

These teams have faced each other four times in their history. Madagascar has won three times with one draw. Their most recent encounter took place in June 2018, ending 1-0.

Match Prediction: Madagascar vs Comoros

Comoros has been in good form recently, heading to Johannesburg aiming for their third win in three qualifying matches. The nominal hosts, however, have been struggling and boast a relatively less notable squad. I predict that the green-and-oranges will break their head-to-head losing streak and secure a victory with a handicap of 0.

Total Prediction

The Comoros national team has scored 11 goals in their last five matches across all competitions and will certainly not sit back. Therefore, I am betting on their individual total over (ITO) 1 goal.

Corner Prediction

The visitors are in good form and will likely take the initiative from the first minutes. I am betting on their individual total over (ITO) 2.5 corners in the first half.

Yellow Card Prediction

I don’t expect an abundance of yellow cards and am betting on a total under (TU) 3.5 warnings.

Score Prediction

I am placing a bet on a 1-2 score in favour of the Comoros national team.