Mauritius vs Chad Prediction: Advantage Chad won’t lose on the road

On Tuesday, Mauritius will welcome Chad to the Cote d'Or National Sports Complex in Saint Pierre for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. They aim to reverse the deficit from the first leg, which Chad won. Considering Chad's victory in the initial encounter, do you believe Mauritius can stage a comeback?

Mauritius is striving to break a 50-year drought and secure a second appearance at the AFCON, but they face an uphill battle to keep their qualifying hopes alive. After suffering a defeat in the first leg of this crucial encounter, Mauritius is now aiming to rise to the occasion and demonstrate resilience. However, a glance at their recent matches reveals that they have struggled to secure victories in their last four outings. During this stretch, Mauritius suffered losses to Mozambique and Cameroon, while they managed only a goalless draw against Angola. Their most promising result in recent times was a 1-0 triumph over Angola in the COSAFA Cup.

Last week, Chad secured a victory over Mauritius, with Marius Mouandilmadji scoring the winning goal in the 93rd minute for Les Sao. Ranked 181st in the world, Chad achieved their first victory since 2023. Despite their modest ranking and limited match appearances, they pulled off a surprising win against Mauritius on Friday. Kevin Nicaise's team is now just one draw away from advancing to the next round of qualifiers, as Chad sets its sights on making its AFCON debut next year.

Mauritius, currently behind in the fixture, may adopt an aggressive approach right from the start. The Dodos could potentially seize an early lead, although Chad is likely to mount a comeback. It is anticipated that Les Sao will strive to secure at least a draw in this match, thereby advancing to the next round on aggregate.