Mauritius vs Angola Prediction: An easy one for the visitors

The CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue with Mauritius and Angola facing each other at the Cote d'Or National Sports Complex on Tuesday. In their opening qualifying fixtures, neither team secured maximum points, and both will be determined to bounce back with a victory in this upcoming match.

Mauritius suffered a 3-0 defeat against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in their previous match at the Japoma Stadium. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, followed by second-half goals from Georges-Kevin N'Koudou and Frank Magri, sealing the victory for Cameroon. This marks a second consecutive defeat for Fidy Rasoanaivo's team, and they are currently on a dismal run with just one win in four matches across all competitions. In the upcoming match, they face the challenge of an opponent against whom they have struggled, with only one victory in the last seven meetings dating back to 2017. However, Mauritius did secure a narrow triumph in the most recent encounter in July during the COSAFA Cup.

Angola had to settle for a draw against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in their recent match at Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Thursday. The encounter was characterized by a lack of rhythm, resulting in a cagey affair where Pedro Goncalves' team found themselves slightly on the back foot. This draw marked the third consecutive stalemate for the Black Sable Antelopes since their last defeat against Iran in mid-September. Notably, they recently achieved their first clean sheet on the road in eight matches, and they aim to continue with a solid defensive display in their upcoming away fixture on Tuesday.

Both Mauritius and Angola are expected to put in a determined effort, and while the contest is anticipated to be close, the prediction is that the match will conclude with the narrowest margin, with Angola having the edge.