SportsMole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Ethiopia and Guinea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Ethiopia They will meet in the first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Guinea Monday is the second of their October double-header.
Returning to the Alasene Ouattara Ebimbe Olympic Stadium on the back of a stunning win when the two nations met on Saturday, Saile National will be looking for a sixth straight win against the home side.
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Ethiopia 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Ethiopia suffered a 4-1 defeat against Guinea in their first Group H double-header on Saturday.
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy Ouattara Ebimbe produced a personal best at the Olympic Stadium. Condemn Marknay A consolation goal for the visitors in the 53rd Morte.
Before that, Ethiopia began their quest for an 11th AFCON appearance on September 4, when they went 2-0 against Congo DR in a goalless draw with Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, five days earlier.
Gebremedin HaileThey have failed to taste victory in their most recent eight matches, drawing four and losing four, including a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Burkina Faso in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
For Guinea, the head coach Charlie Bugle Having lost each of their opening two games to open the qualifiers, they will breathe a huge sigh of relief following Saturday's emphatic win.
Saile National defeated Congo DR 1-0 in the Group H opener on 6 September. Edo speaker Four days earlier they scored the only goal of the game to give the Leopards all three points in a 2-1 loss against Tanzania at the Charles Conan Bunny Stadium.
With three points from the top nine, the 1976 AFCON runners-up are currently third in the Group H standings, one point behind second-placed Tanzania in the second qualifier and two above Monday's hosts at the bottom of the pile.
Guinea are backing themselves to claim back-to-back tournament wins for the first time since March 2023, with 0 wins in October 2002.
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Following their disappointing defeat on Saturday, Hale could make some changes at the defensive end of the pitch. Ramkel James Comes into the fold, replaced Jared Bay At half time.
However, we expect an unchanged front three Cernet KuchaMarkane and the 28-year-old forward Abel Yalevwhen Surafel Dagnachu, Kadoch Panom And Abinet Demesi Should start in midfield.
With his hat-trick in Saturday's reverse fixture, Guirazzi now has nine goals in seven games for club and country and we expect the Dortmund striker to once again lead Guinea's attack.
Maddy Camara The PAOK midfielder, who picked up the injury in the second half on Saturday and made his debut in September 2018, is a doubt for Monday's clash.
If he fails to shake the wound, 24 years Check Omar Kante Will get a place in the eleven team along with Thank you Sissy and Le Havre midfielder Abdul Tour In the center of the park.
Ethiopia Probable Starting Lineup:
Habtamu; Hamid, James, Case, Berhan; Father, Demissiex Dagnachew; Kuksa, Margne, Yale
Guinea Probable Starting Lineup:
camera; Diakite, Sow, Count, I saddle; Earl, Cisse, Tour; M chair, cuirass, relationship
We say: Ethiopia 1-3 Guineas
Buoyed by their dominant display on Friday, Guinea will return to the Ouattara Ebimpe Olympic Stadium with high hopes as they look to advance to the qualifiers.
While we expect Ethiopia to look to restore their pride and start their qualification campaign, Bagville's men boast the firepower to get the job done and we are backing them to extend their dominance in this tournament.
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