Guinea vs Gambia Predictions and Betting Tips
In one of the semifinals slated for Monday, Guinea and Gambia go head-to-head with both sides eyeing a spot in the AFCON last 8. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
This would be the first-ever competitive meeting between both sides, however, it is to be noted that Guinea have more tournament finals experience heading into this game.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Albeit narrowly, Guinea kicked off their tournament on a good note as they went on to beat Malawi on matchday one. Their performance against a star-studded Senegal side was something to applaud with the Syli National forcing Mane and Co. to shake hands for a share of the spoils. Fast forward to their final group game, Naby Keita's strike could only serve as a consolation against Zimbabwe who condemned Guinea to a 2-1 loss. Still and all, four points were enough to secure them a spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations-a feat they've achieved in five of their last six finals appearances.
Gambia would certainly be proud of their achievement so far as they went on to book themselves a place in the knockout rounds in only their first AFCON finals appearance. What's more, they also picked up a confidence-boosting victory against Tunisia on Matchday three courtesy of a 93rd-minute winner from Ablie Jallow. This catapulted them to second place, second only to Mali's superior goal difference. With one goal conceded so far and two clean sheets on hand, Gambia looks extremely solid at the back and it is then left to see whether they can keep the Guinea frontline quiet.
Guinea vs Gambia Team News
Guinea possible starting XI:
Keita; Kane, M Camara, Sow, Conte; Moriba, Kane, Cisse, A Camara; Bayo, Kante
Gambia possible starting XI:
Gaye; Modou, Colley, Gomez, Jagne; Sohna, Bobb, Marreh; Jallow, Barrow, Ceesay
Guinea vs Gambia Prediction: 0-1
Gambia head into the knockout stages in high spirits following their impressive group stage run and with Guinea being without star-man Naby Keita, we pit this tie in favour of The Scorpions who should edge their opponents via a narrow margin.
