Introduction to the Match
Tunisia will face off against Mauritania in their first of three friendly games scheduled this month on Wednesday. The visitors, meanwhile, will take on Libya after this match. The Eagles of Carthage have been in good form recently, extending their winning streak across all competitions to four games last month. They defeated São Tomé and Príncipe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last month and concluded their qualifying campaign with a 3-0 home triumph over Namibia three days later.
Team Performance Overview
Al-Murabitun saw their unbeaten streak across all competitions end after five games in their previous outing, as they lost 4-0 to Senegal in their final match of the World Cup qualifiers last month. They failed to score for the third consecutive match. This significant loss and inability to score pose a challenge for them as they head into the match against Tunisia.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams have crossed paths 17 times in all competitions thus far. The hosts have enjoyed an unbeaten record in these meetings and have 13 wins to their name. They last met in the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and the Eagles of Carthage registered a comfortable 4-0 win. Three of the last four meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals. Mauritania have failed to score in six of their last seven meetings against the hosts.
Prediction for the Match
The Eagles of Carthage are on a four-game winning streak across all competitions, scoring 13 goals without conceding, and are strong favorites. They have won three of their last four games in this fixture, scoring 12 goals while conceding once. Lions of Chinguetti have failed to score in their last three games, which is a cause for concern. They conceded four goals in a match last month, doing so for the first time since their loss to the hosts in the 2021 AFCON, and will look to improve upon that record.
Betting Tips for the Match
Tip 1: Result – Tunisia to win. Given their recent form and head-to-head record, Tunisia is likely to emerge victorious.
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 goals. Considering the history between the teams and their recent performances, over 2.5 goals seems plausible.
Tip 3: Both teams to score – No. Mauritania’s struggle to score against Tunisia, combined with the Eagles’ strong defensive record, suggests that both teams may not score.
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes. The pattern of goals being scored in the second half is common in many matches, and given the teams’ styles, it’s reasonable to expect at least one goal in the second half.
Conclusion
The Eagles of Carthage have a good recent home record and should be able to register a comfortable home win. Based on their form and the head-to-head statistics, a predicted score of Tunisia 3-0 Mauritania seems likely. The match promises to be an interesting encounter, with Tunisia’s offensive prowess and defensive solidity posing a significant challenge for Mauritania.
