In what is a winner-takes-all encounter, Tanzania and Tunisia will slug it out at Stade Mohammed V Stadium for the second automatic qualifying ticket in Group C on Tuesday.
Currently second in the standings, Tunisia need a draw to book their place in the round of 16, while Tanzania sits third. And they will be aiming for a victory to ensure progress.
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Tanzania vs Tunisia predictions: A winner-takes-all affair
Key stats
- Seven of Tanzania's last nine fixtures returned fewer than three goals.
- Both teams have scored in seven of Tunisia's last nine encounters.
- Tanzania are winless in their last nine games (D3, L6).
- Tunisia are unbeaten in their previous head-to-head meetings (W1, D1).
Correct score prediction: Tanzania 0-1 Tunisia
Tanzania will be playing the game of their lives when they confront their more illustrious opponents on Tuesday. Currently third with a solitary point, the Taifa Stars could move to second with a win, but they have their work cut out against Tunisia.
For Tunisia, a draw will be sufficient to take them through, but given the manner of their loss against Nigeria, they will be eyeing an all-out victory, and we are backing them to claim a 1-0 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Winner takes all affair
- HOME: 11/12 (6.50) – 15.3%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
No surprises here as Tunisia are viewed as favourites to take all three points in this encounter on Tuesday. Ben Slimane's team are priced at 4/9 (1.44), which translates to a 69.2% chance of earning a win for the North Africans. Tanzania, on the other hand, are valued at 11/12 (6.50), which implies a probability of 15.3% for the underdogs to win.
Most recent H2Hs: Tunisia are unbeaten against Tanzania
There have been two previous meetings between these sides, and Tunisia have come out top in one ofthe encounter courtesy a 1-0 scoreline, and they registered a 1-1 draw in the other fixture.
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Tanzania Preview: Tanzania are condemned to win
After earning a point against Uganda last time out, the Taifa Stars gave themselves a chance to fight for the coveted second automatic place in their final game of the group. Nevertheless, they have to win to get that spot ahead of Tunisia. However, the East Africans have not recorded a victory in their last nine matches, with three draws and six losses in that run.
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Predicted lineup: Foba (GK), Hussein, Hamad, Nwamnyeto, Mnoga, Msuva, Msanga, Salum, Miroshi, Allarakhia, John
Last five matches
- Uganda 1-1 Tanzania
- Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania
- Kuwait 4-3 Tanzania
- Iran 2-0 Tanzania
- Tanzania 0-1 Zambia
Tunisia preview: Tunisia will fancy their chances
Although the Carthage Eagles were poor in their last match against Nigeria, Ben Slimane charges will be confident of their chances going into this encounter. And with only a draw needed to guarantee themselves a place in the next round, confidence will not be in short supply.
Predicted lineup: Dahmen (Gk), Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi, Sassi, Mejbri, Skhiri, Achouri, Mastouri, Tounekti
Last five matches
- Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia
- Tunisia 3-1 Uganda
- Tunisia 2-1 Botswana
- Qatar 0-3 Tunisia
- Palestine 2-2 Tunisia
Player to watch: Hannibal Mejbri
Hannibal Mejbri has proved that he is one of the most important players in the Tunisian national team, and he has earned the trust of Ben Slimane. His performance against Nigeria confirms that, and he will be looking to be decisive for his country once again.
Mejbri in action for Tunisia. Photo: Imago | Credit: Visionhaus