Madagascar are set to face off against their rivals in Group K of the African Cup of Nations. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 16th November at the Antananarivo with kickoff at 13:00 GMT.
Madagascar defied the odds during the 2019 African Cup of Nations by reaching the quarter finals. This follows 27 of the new 41 newcomers bowing out of the competition in the first round of the competition.
Ethiopia under coach Dupuis have shown a consistent with a win over side Uganda and a draw against Rwanda. However they face an uphill task in the Group K with Ivory Coast and Niger lineup up in the following matches.
Madagascar vs. Ethiopia Head to Head
The two sides have played two matches together with Ethiopia emerging winners in both occasions. Here is a look at the results from the past matches:
Ethiopia 4-2 Madagascar
Madagascar 0-1 Ethiopia
Here is a look at the sides past results from their 5 matches for Ethiopia:
Rwanda 1-1 Ethiopia
Ethiopia 0-1 Uganda
Ethiopia 0-1 Rwanda
Lesotho 1-1 Ethiopia
Ethiopia 0-0 Lesotho
Here is a look at the 5 previous matches played by Madagascar:
Namibia 2-0 Madagascar
Madagascar 1-0 Namibia
Mozambique 3-2 Madagascar
Madagascar 1-0 Mozambique
Madagascar 0-3 Tunisia
Madagascar Team News
Coach Dupuis will gladly be heading into the clash without any injury woes to hold his side back. After missing the round 16 of the previous tournament, talisman Marco Ilaimaharitra will be up for selection.
Midfielder Pascal Razakanantenaina still remains a doubt to start on the match after being sidelined in a number of matches despite being fit.
The attacking options will be provided by Carolus Andriamatsinoro, Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Faneva Ima Andriatsima who both have goals under their names leading to the qualification stage.
Ethiopia Team News
Ethiopia recently 3 outside the country players as part of the two fixtures in the Africa Cup of Nations in the 25 man squad.
Coach Abraham Mebratu included Binima Belay who plays in Syrianska currently at the bottom of the second division in Sweden. Added to the squad is Shimeles who plays in the Egyptian league and Gatoch Panom.
The forward team will be supplemented by Sidama Bunna’s Addis Abbey, Mekelle 70 Enderta’s Amanuel Giorgimichael and Ethiopia Bunna’s Abubeker Nesser.
Prediction and Odds
Ethiopia have been struggling to score goals in their past encounters hence Madagascar will take advantage of this. Madagascar are currently in form following several wins in the qualifying round hence are the favorites to win.
Madagascar win
Double Chance
Both Teams to Score
Most Goals Second Half
