Mozambique have the chance to qualify for the AFCON 2025 round of 16, the the first time ever at Africa Cup of Nations, if they can get a positive result against Cameroon.
Mozambique sit in third place in Group F with three points after a historic 3-2 victory against Gabon in matchday two of AFCON 2025. The win, a first in the nations history in the competition, will give them a huge confidence boost as they prepare for a tough test against Cameroon.
The Indomitable Lions remain unbeaten in the competition and are level on points atop the group and need to win if they are to secure top spot. Cameroon followed up their narrow opening-day 1-0 victory over Gabon with a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast in Sunday’s much anticipated encounter.
The five-time African champions are finding it hard to string together two successive wins and need to bounce back here if they are to keep hopes of a sixth title alive.
Mozambique’s three goals against Gabon means they are the highest scoring side in the AFCON 2025 “group of death” and they have a chance to make history here.
Our team offers the best prediction for this encounter as we have a look at all key details.
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Faisal Bangal was one of the changes made for the last game and he paid it off with a goal. He is expected to retain his starting spot as well as Witi in the final third. Right back Diogo Calila was also on target and will start, with Sunderland defender Reinildo Mandava cementing the back line.
Karl Etta Eyong is the only player who has scored for Cameroon in AFCON 2025 and will start. Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo has been far from his best so far but will retain his starting spot as he seeks his first AFCON goal.
Christian Bassogog is expected to get his first start following the suspension of Junior Tchamadeu, whose deflected effort gifted them the goal in a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast.
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Head-to-head and current form
The Indomitable Lions haven’t won back to back games in their last eight, but have lost just once in that run. The historic victory against Gabon was Mozambiques only victory in their last five as they seek to capitalize on that.
Current form
Mozambique – WLLDL
Cameroon – DWLDW
Previous games
Mozambique 0-1 Cameroon (Oct 11, 2021)
Cameroon 3-1 Mozambique (Oct 8, 2021)
Mozambique 0-2 Cameroon (Nov 16, 2020)
Cameroon 4-1 Mozambique (Nov 12, 2020)
Prediction
With all that is at stake for both nations, it is expected to be a rather cagey affair. Despite scoring three in their last AFCON 2025 game, Mozambique are facing a Cameroon side who have conceded one goal in their last five matches. The Indomitable Lions have a more experienced side and are tipped as favorites to get the job done here.
Pick: Cameroon to win or draw (X2) @ 1.42 odds.
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