The third encounter between Niger and Mozambique promises to be an intriguing friendly game. The last two encounters were AFCON qualifiers, matches that ended 1-1 both ways. It would be interesting how this third encounter ends.
Notably, both teams are ranked close by FIFA based on the latest stats. Niger is positioned 114 on the latest FIFA list, while Mozambique is only three places below the hosts at position 117. It signifies the competitiveness that this matchup has always yielded.
Even with nothing to play for, except for fitness and to improve FIFA standings, this game will also be about breaking a deadlock that has always been witnessed in the last two meetings.
Historical Matches and Team Form
Niger and Mozambique have met twice before. Note that there was no winner in the previous meeting as both games ended in a similar fashion of 1-1.
A review of the last few games for both sides shows that Niger has had a worrying form ahead of this game. The host lost only once in the last three games while Mozambique fell to two defeats within that duration. However, the visitors faced tougher opponents in the last three games namely Malawi, Ivory Coast and Cameroon while Niger locked horns with Djibouti, Burkina Faso and Algeria.
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Niger comes to this game with a 7-2 victory against Djibouti back in November last year while Mozambique record a 1-nil victory over Malawi in the same month.
Team Rankings
Niger is ranked 114th while Mozambique is 117th according to the latest FIFA rankings.
Predictions and Betting Tips
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Basing our predictions on the latest stats, Niger has an upper hand not just because of home support but also in scoring goals. The visitors scored only two goals in the last five outings while Niger scored 15 goals in as many previous games. Backing the hosts to edge out Mozambique is a likely outcome but it doesn’t come with a very good price as tipping Niger to win the first half of this game.
Betting Tips
- Draw at the interval: We don’t expect a high-intensity game as this is only an internal friendly with no price to pay. Backing a draw at the interval should fetch a good price with our selected bookmaker.
- Niger to score the first goal: With a good scoring record and the backing of home fans, we have tipped Niger to go ahead any minute in this game.
Match Details
- Fixture: International Friendly
- Teams: Niger vs Mozambique
- Date: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022
- Kick off: 22: 00 GMT +3
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