Togo vs Equatorial Guinea Prediction 17.11.2024 | AFCON

• Competition: AFCON Qualifiers
• Date: Sunday, 17th, November 2024
• Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17.00 CET
• Venue: Stade de Kegue (Lome)

Looking to end their AFCON qualification campaign on a positive note, already-eliminated Togo will host Equatorial Guinea at Stade de Kegue on Sunday.

Midweek disappointment struck the Togo national team as they fell to a 1-0 away defeat against Liberia, extinguishing their hopes of making the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and marking their fourth failed qualifying bid in a row. After earning only two points from their five qualifying fixtures, the Sparrowhawks are now mathematically out of the race for Morocco next year, with a six-point deficit to the second-place team. Nonetheless, Nibombe’s team will look to exit this campaign with dignity.

In contrast, Equatorial Guinea put on a brilliant defensive display on Thursday, and their efforts were rewarded as they successfully kept group leaders Algeria at bay, resulting in a scoreless draw in a match lacking excitement. That applaud-worthy result earned the National Thunder their eighth point overall, four ahead of third-placed Liberia with one match still to play, effectively sealing second place in Group E and a spot in the main tournament for the third consecutive edition.

Togo vs Equatorial Guinea Betting Tips: DRAW

The standings in Group E are almost final as the last 90 minutes tick down, making their direct meeting irrelevant in terms of competition, yet both teams are keen to steer clear of failure as they close out the AFCON qualifiers. Togo’s chances of rounding off their qualification campaign with a win are low, given their recent struggles to secure victories, having won only once in their last 10 games in any competition. With three draws to their name, including impressively holding powerhouse Senegal to a 1-1 stalemate, the recent home games offer Dare Nibombe’s team a sense of positivity as they head back to familiar ground. 

However, beating Equatorial Guinea will be far from a walk in the park, as they are currently on the rise, having gone unbeaten in their last four outings, winning two and drawing two. Another sign pointing to a hard-fought encounter here is the fact that each of the last three H2H matchups between these national teams ended without a winner, with one of those coming in the reverse fixture of the AFCON qualifiers, where they shared the points in a thrilling 4-goal spectacle. Ultimately, we believe Togo is destined for a winless campaign, as it’s hard to envision them finding a path to victory against National Thunder, who have proven to be a tough nut to crack, making a draw the most sensible outcome.