Tanzania vs Ethiopia Predictions

Tanzania vs Ethiopia predictions for this Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying affair. Tanzania face Ethiopia at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Wednesday, beginning their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying | Group Stage | Sep 4, 2024 at 5pm UK at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium

Tanzania vs Ethiopia Predictions

Can Tanzania Capitalise on Ethiopia’s Vulnerabilities?

• Tanzania have scored six goals in their last six matches, showing improved offensive capability.
• Ethiopia have conceded eight goals in their last six qualifying games, highlighting their defensive struggles.
• Tanzania have kept four clean sheets in their last six matches, indicating strong defensive discipline.

Best Bet

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Group D kick off with Libya hosting Rwanda at the 11 June Stadium in Tripoli. This encounter marks the beginning of a journey for both nations aiming to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. Libya, under new leadership, have shown promise in recent outings, while Rwanda have also improved their performances significantly under their current manager. With both sides eager to start on a positive note, this match is set to be a fascinating contest where every inch of the pitch will be fiercely contested.

Backing Tanzania to score over 1.5 goals in this match stands as the most compelling bet. The Taifa Stars have shown a marked improvement in their attacking output in recent fixtures, which is reflected in their six goals from the last six matches. This statistic is bolstered by their recent 1-0 victory over Zambia, a match that highlighted Tanzania’s ability to capitalise early, as seen in Waziri Junior’s fifth-minute strike. This early goal against a strong side like Zambia suggests that Tanzania possess the firepower needed to breach defences consistently.

Moreover, Ethiopia’s defence has been vulnerable in recent times, conceding eight goals in their last six qualifying matches. With key defensive players missing due to injury and passport issues, Ethiopia’s backline appears even more susceptible to Tanzania’s attacking threats. This is especially true considering Ethiopia have struggled to maintain clean sheets, managing just two in their last six competitive games.

The Tanzanian squad, featuring players like the versatile midfielder Himid Mao and the experienced Mohammed Hussein, have shown resilience and adaptability, which could overwhelm Ethiopia’s depleted defence. The absence of prolific scorers like Abubeker Nasir from Ethiopia’s lineup further diminishes their ability to counter Tanzania’s attacking prowess, making the over 1.5 goals bet not only logical but also strategically sound.

Furthermore, Tanzania’s performance on home soil has been solid, and they will be buoyed by the support of their fans, who will expect nothing less than a convincing victory. Given the tactical discipline that head coach Hemed Suleiman has instilled in the team, along with the momentum from their recent World Cup qualifying win, Tanzania are well-placed to secure multiple goals in this encounter.

BettingTips4You.com expert Emmanuel Nwankwo remarks: “With Ethiopia’s defensive frailties and Tanzania’s improving attack, backing Tanzania to score over 1.5 goals seems a shrewd choice. The Taifa Stars have found their rhythm, and against a weakened Ethiopian defence, they could easily surpass this goal threshold.”

Correct Score Prediction: Tanzania 2-0 Ethiopia

Aligning with the rationale for the best bet, the correct score prediction for this match is a 2-0 victory in favour of Tanzania. This prediction complements the expectation that Tanzania will dominate the game, capitalising on Ethiopia’s defensive weaknesses while maintaining a solid defensive structure themselves.

Tanzania’s recent record, particularly their ability to keep clean sheets – four in their last six matches – suggests that Ethiopia will struggle to find the back of the net. Ethiopia’s attacking output has been limited, averaging only 0.8 goals per game in their recent AFCON qualifiers. Coupled with their defensive lapses, a 2-0 scoreline accurately reflects the likely flow of the match, where Tanzania will control proceedings and secure a straightforward win.

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