Eswatini vs Angola Preview and Prediction: Shattering the Home Team's Hopes
The World Cup qualifying match between Eswatini and Angola will take place at 8:00 PM on October 8th. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest team news for the Eswatini vs Angola match.
Eswatini has called up ZESCO United captain Lindo Mkhonta to strengthen the squad, and interim coach Ntibane is likely to keep the familiar lineup despite the team's current difficulties.
On the Angolan side, coach Beaumelle announced a list of 28 players, including newcomer Ruben Aderito in the defense.
Randy Nteka is absent due to injury, while M'Bala Nzola – who scored in the previous training camp – has been left out of the squad.
Midfield experience will be provided by Alfredo Ribeiro (Fredy), Manuel Cafumana (Show), and Benedito Mukendi (Beni), while Manuel Benson continues to be a key option in attack.
Latest predicted lineups for Eswatini vs Angola
Eswatini:
Shabalala; Newman, Shongwe, Mabelesa, Matsebula, Gamedze; Dlamini, Mavuso, Thwala; Figuareido, Mkhonto
Angola:
Neblu; Afonso, Mata, Buatu, Carmo; Show, Fredy, Mukendi; Benson, Milson, Mabululu
Latest football match prediction: Eswatini vs Angola
Eswatini is having a forgettable qualifying campaign, sitting at the bottom of Group D with just 2 points after 8 matches.
This team hasn't managed a single win, with 2 draws and 6 losses, scoring only 4 goals but conceding 14.
Sihlangu have not tasted victory in their last 18 matches across all competitions; their last win was against Somalia in March 2024 in the qualifying round of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Since then, goals have been scarce, with the team failing to score in their last two matches and conceding a total of five goals.
Head coach Zdravko Logarusic recently left the team by mutual agreement with two games remaining, and assistant coach Sifiso Ntibane will take over for the final matches of the campaign.
With nothing left to play for other than pride, expectations for them going into Wednesday's match were very low.
The head-to-head history also doesn't offer much hope, with Eswatini losing 5 of their last 6 encounters with Angola.
On the other side, Angola is currently fourth in the group with 10 points after 8 matches, having secured 2 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
They scored 7 goals and conceded 6; although their chances of direct qualification are over, their hopes of reaching the play-offs remain if the teams above them slip up.
Palancas Negras has appointed French coach Patrice Beaumelle to replace Pedro Goncalves, who was sacked after a costly home defeat against Libya.
Angola's most recent match was a 3-1 victory against Mauritius, and if they beat Eswatini – who are yet to win – they still have a slim chance of making it to the play-offs.
Latest Eswatini vs Angola score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Eswatini vs Angolaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Eswatini 0-2 Angola
- WhoScore:Eswatini 1-3 Angola
- We predict:Eswatini 0-2 Angola
When and where can I watch Eswatini vs Angola live?
To watch the Eswatini vs Angola match live in the World Cup qualifiers at 8:00 PM on October 8th, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.