The World Cup qualifiers are set to host a Central Africa encounter as Gabon enter into matchday four against Angola this week. The match schedules for Monday evening at the Stade de Franceville with kickoff at 10 pm.
The hosts are still looking for their first victory in the competition. On the other hand, the guests hope to win two wins in a row in the qualifiers.
After Friday’s 3-1 victory over Gabon at Estadio 11 de Novembro, Angola started the qualification campaign in the third attempt.
Pedro Goncalves’s men took the lead with two goals beforehand (Zini and Ary’s papule saw it) before Axel Mey halved the deficit, just for Jonathan Buatu-Mananga scored the tightrope act in dyeing minutes.
The giant sable antelopes won against the third-place group opponent, but they’re still four points behind Egypt’s current leader.
Their next chance is to claim a third straight win against Gabon in a year after beating them in an Africa Cup qualifier in March before winning the competition in March.
Monday’s guests, who have now won their last three home games, are now trying to keep their hopes for a first World Cup appearance alive with all three points in this game.
Gabon’s wait for their first World Cup qualifier win continues as they’ve been beaten away for the second time in a row this year.
Gabon vs Angola Head to Head
Both sides have seven games against each other with Gabon taking two wins while Angola with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Angola 3-1 Gabon
- Angola 0-1 Libya
- Egypt 1-0 Angola
- Angola 2-0 Gabon
- Gambia 1-0 Gabon
Away
- Angola 3-1 Gabon
- Gabon 1-1 Egypt
- Libya 2-1 Angola
- Angola 2-0 Gabon
- Gabon 3-0 DR Congo
Gabon Team News
Despite a disappointing display last time out, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang retains his position in the attacking space. Other attacking options available for selection up top include Boupendza and Bouanga. Mfa will start between the sticks despite conceding in their last three matches in all competitions.
Angola Team News
After an impressive second debut sealed off with a goal, 19-year-old scored his first goal and hoped to maintain a starting lineup. Other attacking options available for selection include Papel alongside Fredy.
Prediction and Odds
A loss this week will end Gabon’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup. Hence we expect a high encounter.
- Double Chance
- Draw
- Goals Under 3.5
