Liberia vs Equatorial Guinea Prediction: Visitors to win again

The competition in Group H of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers persists as Liberia and Equatorial Guinea clash at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Monday. The two nations enter the game with differing fortunes from the opening day, with the Nzalang Nacional securing a narrow victory over Namibia in midweek.

Liberia's hopes for a promising start to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers were dashed as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Malawi in Monrovia on Friday. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when teenage striker Chifundo Mphasi, coming off the bench, secured the winning goal for the Flames at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, earning them all three points. Ansumana Keita's squad now finds themselves on a five-game losing streak, without a victory in their last eight matches across all competitions. During this challenging period, they suffered six defeats and managed two draws since their 2-1 triumph over Senegal in the Africa Nations Championship in July 2022. This string of unfavorable results ended Liberia's aspirations for a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations, as they finished at the bottom of Group K qualifiers with just one point from four matches. In a bid to reverse their fortunes, Liberia will be aiming to halt this disappointing run on Monday.

Equatorial Guinea enjoyed a favorable start to their quest for a first-ever World Cup appearance with a 1-0 victory over Namibia at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo last Wednesday. After a goalless first half, Emilio Nsue, the former Middlesbrough and Birmingham City player, made a significant impact by finding the back of the net in the 64th minute, securing all three points for the hosts. This positive result follows their impressive performance in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, where they accumulated 13 points from six matches in Group J, finishing second only to Tunisia on goal difference. Under the guidance of Juan Micha, Equatorial Guinea has won one of their five competitive games in 2023, with a notable 1-1 draw against Libya on September 6. Looking ahead, Equatorial Guinea aims to conclude the year on a high note as they prepare for the 2023 AFCON, scheduled to begin in January. Having reached the quarter-finals in 2021, the Nzalang Nacional will commence their quest to conquer the continent on January 14, facing three-time champions Nigeria in Group A, alongside Guinea-Bissau and Ivory Coast.

Equatorial Guinea has had a remarkable year and aims to conclude the calendar on a positive note. The Nzalang Nacional enters the game as the more in-form side, and the expectation is for them to secure all three points against Liberia, who have suffered defeats in their last five outings.