After squaring off last Friday, Senegal prepares for another clash this week when they take on Namibia at home. The match schedules for Tuesday afternoon at the Independence Stadium, with kickoff at 4 pm.
The Eagles managed to pick off an easy 4-1 win on home turf in their first encounter to continue their perfect record in the group. On the other hand, the hosts sit four points in their last three games.
Namibia was leading 1-0 in the opening game of their qualification campaign in September. Still, a Charles Hambira own goal forced some of the loot after putting his own nation ahead in the first half.
Bobby Samaria‘s team then put their first win on the board when they faced Togo, with Elmo Kambindu scored a goal in the 53rd minute.
Senegal started the qualification campaign for the tournament next year with a win; Sadio Mane and Abdou Diallo fired them to a comfortable 2-0 home win against Togo. Les Lions de la Teranga achieved two victories on their trip to the Congo by beating 3-1.
Senegal continued their perfect start to the qualification campaign with another dominant win against Namibia, with Idrissa Gana Gueye, Famara Diedhiou, Sadio Mane and Keita Balde all scoring to condemn The Brave Warriors to a 4-1 defeat. It presents a perfect chance for a second consecutive World Cup.
Namibia vs Senegal Head to Head
Both sides have five games against each other, with Senegal taking four wins while Namibia with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Senegal 4-1 Namibia
- Togo 0-1 Namibia
- Namibia 1-1 Congo Republic
- Mozambique 1-0 Namibia
- Malawi 1-1 Namibia
Away
- Senegal 4-1 Namibia
- Congo Republic 1-3 Senegal
- Senegal 2-0 Togo
- Senegal 0-0 South Africa
- Eswatini 2-2 Senegal
Namibia Team News
Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nyambe is out of Namibia’s qualifier with Haiti because of a concussion suffered from the English club. Joslin Kamatuka was recently promoted to the starting lineup after scoring a second leg last time.
Senegal Team News
Ismaila Sarr should keep his front-row seat despite facing competition from players like Keita Balde, who last scored on the bench. In midfield, Paris Saint-Germain’s Idrissa Gueye will be a key player. In defense, Napoli’s star defender Kalidou Koulibaly will play a central role.
Prediction and Odds
The guests have more than enough in the tank to register another win over their opponents this week.
- Senegal Win
- Goals Over 1.5
- No Score: Home
