It almost sounds like a pairing out of the Olympics when Guinea and Madagascar cross the blades at the Africa Cup. The hometown of the guinea pigs kicks against Madagascar, which is well known from some animated films. By football, however, both nations have so far not made a particularly good name. Guinea was four times in the quarter-finals of the African Cup, but was not qualified in Gabon two years ago. The Malagasy people even make their debut at the Africa Cup on Saturday. The islanders have never been able to qualify athletically for this tournament. We will see how the newcomer will beat on the big stage.

Today’s Football Prediction Guinea vs Madagascar

In the preliminary round, the two best teams of the six groups come in the next round. The four best group thirds also move into the second round. Nigeria are the big favorites in Group B, but behind Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi everything is possible. In any case, it is exciting that this year, again due to the increase in the number of participants, we will be dealing with teams that are otherwise not so much in focus. The Guinean elephants have some big names in the squad. Therefore, superficially, in the match between Guinea and Madagascar, much suggests a prediction for a Guinean victory.

The Malagasy people do not have any stars in the team, but almost all have been trained footballing in France. Against this background, this team will already have a certain quality. In the last weeks and months both teams could not deliver good results. Both can hardly remember a victory. For this reason, we can imagine, in the match between Guinea and Madagascar a tip on a point win the newcomer. But one thing should be clear before this duel: The strangest player names bring the Malagasy to Egypt.

Guinea vs Madagascar Betting PredictionsGuinea – Statistics & Current Form

Football in Guinea is far away for Central Europeans, one might say. But the world is a village and therefore the elephants have also benefited from influences from Germany. So Naby Keita had a great time in Leipzig before moving to Liverpool. Simon Falette plays in Eintracht Frankfurt and captain Ibrahima Traore is in Gladbach under contract. Overall, the Guineer also have some players, which are known for example from the European Cup. It’s really amazing that Paul Put’s team have not cracked much in recent years. In the qualification for the African Cup but could at least the team from the Ivory Coast be left behind. In the last five internationals, however, there was no victory. In the last test matches, the Guineans conceded even two defeats. The team does not seem to be optimally prepared to go far in the Africa Cup. Nevertheless, in the opening match between Guinea and Madagascar lower odds are offered for a victory of the elephants.

In preparation, there was initially a 0-1 defeat to Benin. The dress rehearsal against Egypt went with a 1: 3 in the pants. Sory Kaba was able to draw the 0: 1 deficit after just over one hour. In the end, the Pharaohs but had more breath and took two late goals still the victory. Especially bitter is that right-back Baissama Sankoh has injured so badly that he can not interfere in the African Cup. Coach Paul Put made the final nomination but a clear sign, because he ordered with Lass Bangoura a striker in the squad.

“We have difficulties to develop chances to score. We want to take this shortcoming in the game against Madagascar. ” – Paul Put

This is also because the elephants are apparently currently missing the punch. The coach complains that too few scoring opportunities are created and hopes that this weakness against Madagascar can be filed.

Dramatic in this regard is the failure of Naby Keita, who arrived already injured. However, Paul Put hopes that his top star can still be used during the tournament. If the midfielder from Liverpool fails for the entire African Cup, that would be a significant mortgage for Guinea.

Expected formation of Guinea:
➤ A. Keita – Sylla, Falette, Seka, Sidibe – Camara, Diawara, Kamano, Traore – Yattara, Kante
➤ Coach: Put

Last matches from Guinea:

⚽️ 16.06.2019 – Egypt vs. Guinea 3: 1 (friendly)
⚽️ 11.06.2019 – Benin Vs. Guinea 1: 0 (friendly)
⚽️ 24.03.2019 – Central African Republic vs. Guinea 0: 0 (Africa Qualification)
⚽️ 18.11.2018 – Guinea Vs. Ivory Coast 1: 1 (Africa Qualifiers)
⚽️ 10/16/2018 – Rwanda Vs. Guinea 1: 1 (Africa Championship Quali)

Guinea vs Madagascar Betting PredictionsMadagascar – Statistics & Current Form

The greatest successes in the history of Malagasy football were the victories in the island games of the Indian Ocean in 1990 and 1993. At that time, one could prevail, among others, against Mauritius, the Comoros, the Seychelles and Reunion. These are not exactly the candidates you meet at the African Cup these days. It makes clear, however, where Madagascar was in principle for decades athletically settled. Only now is the fourth largest island in the world awakened from the footballing slumber. The development is largely related to Nicolas Dupuis. Three years ago, the Frenchman took over this team, spotted players and formed a team that will be represented for the first time at the continental championships. The current constitution could be better. In the last five internationals, there have been four defeats and only one draw in a friendly against Luxembourg. So the Barea still have room for improvement.

In the final preparation game, there was a 1: 3 defeat against Mauritania. That sounds like a shame, but the Mauretanians have qualified for the African Cup after all. How the Malagasy people will perform at the tournament is hard to say. But who can turn off the Sudan in the qualification, which must have a certain quality. Therefore, we also think it is possible that in the game between Guinea and Madagascar a prediction for a point win of the islanders is not outlandish.

“We have qualified against all odds for the tournament. We are in Egypt to learn and to get better. ” – Nicolas Dupuis

However, coach Nicolas Dupuis sees the African Cup as an opportunity to develop the team further. There will hardly be a bigger stage for Madagascar than the African Cup, because at a World Cup we will almost certainly not see this team. However, we are still very curious how the team from Madagascar will beat Guinea on Saturday and what will be expected from this team later in the tournament.

Expected formation of Madagascar:
➤ Adrien – Morel, Fontaine, Razakanantenaina, Mombris – Illaimaharitra, Anicet, Voavy, Nomenjanahary – Adrianarimanana, Andriatsima
➤ Coach: Dupuis

Last matches of Madagascar:

⚽️ 14.06.2019 – Mauritania Vs. Madagascar 3: 1 (friendly)
⚽️ 07.06.2019 – Kenya Vs. Madagascar 1: 0 (friendly)
⚽️ 02.06.2019 – Luxembourg vs. Madagascar 3: 3 (Friendlies)
⚽️ 23.03.2019 – Senegal Vs. Madagascar 2: 0 (Africa Qualification)
⚽️ 18.11.2018 – Madagascar vs. Sudan 1: 3 (Africa Qualification)

Guinea vs Madagascar Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

To date, the teams from Guinea and Madagascar faced each other only in two games. In the qualification for the Africa Cup in 2012, the paths crossed twice. For Guinea is a win and a draw to book. In June 2011, the Guinean elephants won 4: 1. At that time, the Gladbach Ibrahima Traore was already in the game. Also with the Malagasy some actors were at that time already with it.

Guinea vs Madagascar Football Betting Predictions Explained

Madagascar in particular will be looking forward to the opening match at the Africa Cup. For the first time, the Madagascans are participating in a big tournament. The preparation could have gone better, because there had been no victory for five games. This form crisis, the Barea but not exclusive, because even Guinea has not won five games. Accordingly, in the game between Guinea and Madagascar a tip on a point division might be advisable.

Key Facts – Guinea vs Madagascar tips

🔻 Guinea won none of the last five internationals.
🔻 Madagascar has recently suffered four defeats and a draw.
🔻 In the previous duels there was a victory for Guinea and a draw.

But we can imagine that the islanders are outgrowing themselves. They want to use this stage to present themselves to a larger audience. In addition, Guinea missing with Naby Keita probably one of Africa’s best players due to injury. If we lump everything together, then in the duel between Guinea and Madagascar we will use the betting odds on double chance X2. The odds are in the range of 2.5 and should barely contain the value.

Betting Prediction: X2
Odds: 2.50