Date: Saturday 29th June
Time: 9:00pm
Stadium: Ismailia Stadium
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
This is an important game for Benin and Guinea-Bissau as both countries lost their opening Group F game in the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament but a win here could see them reach the knock-out stages as one of the top third-placed teams.
Benin
The Squirrels and Djurtus are known for their hard work and energy and are tipped the encounter will produce both teams to score and a draw.
Benin got their campaign to a good start as they held heavyweights Ghana to a 2-2 draw last Tuesday. Mickael Pote got both goals for the Michel Dussuyer side as they came from behind to claim an impressive point against one of the tournament favorites.
The impressive Pote should continue in attack alongside Huddersfield striker Steve Mounie who scored in Benin’s last two African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures, while the back three of Moïse Adilehou, Khaled Adénon and Olivier Verdon are expected to continue despite conceding twice against Ghana.
Recent Form: The Squirrels have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five matches and have produced BTTS on four of these occasions and they have won three of their last four matches. Their weak defence though could see them struggle to keep a clean sheet.
Probable Lineups Benin: Fabien Farnolle, Seidou Bazare, Khaled Adenon, Olivier Verdon, Emmanuel Imorou, Moise Adilehou, Jordan Adeoti, Mickael Pote, Cebio Soukou, Stephane Sessegnon, Steve Mounie.
Guinea Bissau
Guinea Bissau lost 2-0 to Cameroon in their opening group match, despite matching The Indomitable Lions in terms of chances created and physicality but the Wild Dogs showed a lot of energy in midfield and struck the post twice against defending champions.
Frédéric Mendy is expected to lead the line for Guinea Bissau as they go in search of their first points at the 2019 tournament in Egypt.
Recent Form: The Djurtus was unbeaten in five of their six matches in African Cup of Nations qualification and produced BTTS in four of those matches.
Probable Lineups Guinea-Bissau: Jonas Mendes, Nadjack, Rudinilson Silva, Juary Soares, Mamadu Cande, Zezinho, Pele, Sori Mane, Frederic Mendy, Toni Silva, Piqueti.
Head to Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Benin and Guinea Bissau.
Predictions: Benin 2-1Guinea-Bissau
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