Equatorial Guinea vs. Guinea-Bissau Prediction, head to head , Time, AFCON 2024, live.
Matchday two of the Africa Cup of Nations sees Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau face off at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara on Thursday.
Neither team was able to come away with maximum points from their opening encounters, and they will both be keen to get their AFCON campaign up and running with all three points.
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The sands of the Gabonese beaches are stirring, and the roar of the crowd is waiting to erupt as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau prepare to lock horns in an intriguing Group E tie-up at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While neither team is considered a tournament favorite, this clash promises tactical surprises, passionate displays, and potentially, a major upset in the making.
Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Head-to-Head:
These two Lusophone nations haven’t clashed often on the international stage, with only two previous encounters recorded. Equatorial Guinea holds a narrow edge, winning their most recent meeting 2-1 in a friendly match in 2015. However, Guinea-Bissau emerged victorious 1-0 in their only AFCON clash back in 2012. Both teams will be eager to rewrite history in this crucial group stage encounter.
Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Match Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM WAT (Nigerian time)
- Venue: Stade Olympique de Franceville, Gabon
Where to Watch in Nigeria: Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau
- Live on TV: Supersport on DStv channel 202, GOtv Channel 20, NTA Sport 24 and StarTimes Sports Premium
- Online: Supersport App, StarTimes App
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Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Team News:
Equatorial Guinea: The Nzalang Nacional are buoyed by a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in their opening match, a result that instilled belief and showed their defensive resilience. Juan Micha’s men are expected to stick with their compact 4-4-2 formation, relying on the pace of Emilio Nsue and the experience of captain Pedro Obiang.
Guinea-Bissau: The Djurtus suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in their first game, but it was hardly a one-sided affair. Coach Baciro Candé will aim to tighten their defense and utilize the counter-attacking prowess of Mama Baldé and Jorginho to exploit potential spaces in Equatorial Guinea’s backline.
Eq Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Predicted Lineups:
- Equatorial Guinea: Owono; Akapo, Coco, Obiang, Ndong; Ganet, Bikoro, Machin, Buyla; Salvador, Nsue
- Guinea-Bissau: Djoco; Correia, Djalo, Mamadu, Candé; Mendy, Cassamá, Piqueti, Baldé; Bura, Jorginho
Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Prediction:
This match is a genuine toss-up. Equatorial Guinea might have the slight edge with home advantage and the confidence from their draw against Nigeria. However, Guinea-Bissau’s fighting spirit and potential tactical tweaks shouldn’t be underestimated. Expect a tightly contested affair with the possibility of a late drama deciding the victor.
We say: Equatorial Guinea 2-1 Guinea-Bissau.
Don’t Miss Out:
Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau might not be the headliner match of the day, but it holds the potential to be a tactical chess match and a battle of determination. So grab your snacks, gather your fellow football enthusiasts, and tune in to witness a potentially historic moment in this thrilling group stage battle.
