Eswatini vs Somalia Prediction: Another sure win for the hosts

After their humiliating first-leg performance, Somalia will be poised to turn things around when they face off against Eswatini at the Stade El Abdi Stadium on Tuesday. Eight of the lowest-rated teams in the continent will contest for a spot in the tournament, with both teams playing home and away. The winner of this round will now be placed in the group stage of the upcoming tournament. 

FIFA Ranking: 149th

Last five games: DLLLW

The King’sShield began their campaign with a (3-0) victory over an uninspiring opponent. Samkelo Ginindza scored twice while Justice Figuariedo were on the scoreboard as they are now a spot into the qualifying round. 

Eswatini have won twice over their last fourteen games in all competitions. They lost their previous two games in the FIFA World Cup qualifying round against Kenya and Cape Verde. Eswatini were not really bad, but they lacked bite in front of goal. 

FIFA Ranking: 196th

Last five games: LLLLL

The Ocean Stars have been underperforming as a country in all competitions. They have managed one win over their last fifteen games as they march here with a (3-0) defeat against Eswatini in the AFCON preliminary qualifying round. Somalia are one of the lowest-ranked teams in this continent, but they have really been impressive lately, even though they’re yet to win a game. 

The reverse leg ended in total dominance from Eswatini, who scored three times to secure the maximum points. Eswatini are a step into the playoff round following their first-leg victory over the Ocean Stars. Somalia, who have been underperforming in recent years will need to score four times to advance to the next round. 

Going by the reverse leg, we think Somalia will do better here and probably concede less. However, Eswatini look like they’ll win here again; bet on a home halftime win for 1.62.

This game will be played on the same ground and we think Eswatini will win and score less than three goals for 1.78.

This game will produce more goals after the break for 2.13.

Good luck!