Our Predictions
Guinea-Bissau are unbeaten in four games, have more points (10 to Ethiopia's 6), and the top bookmaker odds favor them at 1.69. Ethiopia rarely wins and last time these teams met, Guinea-Bissau kept a clean sheet. Guinea-Bissau's away record is better than Ethiopia's home form.
Recent head-to-head was a 0-0 draw and both teams average under 2.5 goals per match. Guinea-Bissau's matches often end low-scoring, and Ethiopia struggles to create many chances. Bookmaker odds on Under 2.5 are 1.61, suggesting a tight clash.
Past encounters have been cagey with few goals. Both teams to score 'No' stands at 1.63. Guinea-Bissau's defense can frustrate Ethiopia, who have failed to score in four matches this round. Missing attacking players for Guinea-Bissau further point to at least one team not scoring.
Welcome to ExtraTips: Ethiopia vs Guinea-Bissau Prediction and Match Preview
On October 8, Ethiopia faces Guinea-Bissau at 13:00 in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Ethiopia, with only 6 points from eight games (1 win, 3 draws, 4 losses), sits 5th in the group. Guinea-Bissau stands 4th with 10 points (2 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), fighting to keep qualification hopes alive. Recent odds strongly favor a Guinea-Bissau victory (best priced at 1.69), while a home win for Ethiopia is much less likely (up to 5.25). The last five matches between these two sides ended mostly in draws or low-scoring affairs, their latest clash a 0-0 stalemate. Ethiopia has struggled at home but delivered one emphatic 6-1 against Djibouti, while Guinea-Bissau remains hard to beat on the road but draws often. Ethiopia's top scorers are B Desta and A Nasser, but Guinea-Bissau loses attacking threat with Mama Baldé out injured. Watch for a tactical midfield battle, both teams' need for points, and Ethiopia's home crowd energy. Most expect a tight, low-scoring game, with Guinea-Bissau a slight favorite.