Angola vs Mauritania Prediction
🔊 Angola and Mauritania approach their international friendly on the back of contrasting recent form. Angola are winless in their last five official outings, but they have proven difficult to beat, frequently settling for draws. Mauritania, meanwhile, have managed a few recent victories over a shorter stretch, yet they have suffered more defeats than their hosts across their last ten matches. Notably, Angola came out on top the last time these two sides met head-to-head.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 January 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 2:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Mauritania):
- ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 11;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊 The head-to-head history features four matches. Each side has claimed one victory, while two encounters have ended in a draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Angola Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Africa Cup of Nations, with Angola hosting Egypt. The match ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics (Angola vs Egypt):
- Possession: 44% vs 56%;
- Corners: 4 vs 2;
- Fouls committed: 15 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Angola have failed to pick up a single win in their last five official matches, recording four draws and suffering one defeat. Over a broader stretch of ten games, victories have also been hard to come by: just three wins, alongside four draws and three losses. Offensively, Angola average 1.0 goal per match, while defensively they concede at a similar rate-1.1 goals per game.
This record reflects a pragmatic approach, with the team avoiding drastic highs or lows throughout the season. Angola last assembled for the Africa Cup of Nations in December of last year, but were unable to progress beyond the group stage.
Match Results: Angola
Mauritania Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Int. Friendly Games tournament (home team - Argentina, away - Mauritania). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Mauritania vs Argentina):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Mauritania last tasted victory in September of last year, defeating Togo 2-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. However, that win was not enough to secure their place at the tournament. The team’s attacking output remains modest, averaging just 0.4 goals per match, while conceding less than one goal on average (0.9). These stats highlight Mauritania’s limited firepower up front, offset by a disciplined and reliable defence.
Match Results: Mauritania
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 0; for the visitors (away) - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.75;
- Today's home team averages 0.25 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.5.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Played - 4;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 1, Draws - 2.
- Mauritania are winless in their last 16 away fixtures (International Friendlies).
- Mauritania have failed to win in 11 consecutive matches (International Friendlies).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 0.75, Away side - 0.75;
- Average in head-to-head - 1.5;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - once; on the home ground - never.
- Mauritania have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of their last 16 away matches (International Friendlies).
- Mauritania have netted under 1.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches (International Friendlies).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Played - 4;
- Both teams have scored - once overall;
- On the home ground - never.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have adopted a cautious approach lately, with recent matches producing few goals. Angola have been involved in a string of low-scoring draws, while Mauritania rarely treat their fans to high-scoring affairs-their games often end goalless or with just one or two goals at most. Given that neither side has shown much consistency in attack, backing both teams to score (no) appears to be the most logical pick for this encounter.
Betting Tips: Angola - Mauritania
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