Gambia vs Madagascar Expected Goals (xG), Forecast & Details

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium

Scoring Trends

Gambia

Madagascar

2.83

Goals Scored

1.88

1.17

Goals Conceded

1.92 Expected Goals (xG) 1.52

83%

Over 1.5

88%

67%

Over 2.5

63%

67%

Over 3.5

25%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

This clash between Gambia and Madagascar appears balanced with little difference between the two sides. The game flow could swing back and forth as teams find their rhythm.

With no recent competitive history, this is a fresh tactical challenge for both. With teams so evenly matched, the draw offers significant statistical value. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win40%

Draw22%

Away Win38%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score55%

Over 1.5 Goals73%

Over 2.5 Goals50%

Match Events

27'

Laiton S.

28'

Barrow M.

30'

Ceesay J.

Previous Encounters

14 Oct 24 AFR

Gambia ✓

1:0

Madagascar

11 Oct 24 AFR

Madagascar

1:1

Gambia

Recent Form (Last 5)

Gambia

Home Team

18 Nov

Kuwait

2 : 2

Gambia

14 Oct

Seychelles

0 : 7

Gambia

10 Oct

Gambia

3 : 4

Gabon

09 Sept

Gambia

2 : 0

Burundi

05 Sept

Kenya

1 : 3

Gambia

Madagascar

Away Team

17 Nov

Madagascar

2 : 0

Equatorial Guinea

12 Oct

Mali

4 : 1

Madagascar

08 Oct

Comoros

1 : 2

Madagascar

08 Sept

Madagascar

3 : 1

Chad

04 Sept

Madagascar

2 : 0

Central Africa

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Comoros	6	3	3	0	7:4	12
2	Tunisia	6	3	1	2	7:6	10
3	Gambia	6	2	2	2	6:6	8
4	Madagascar	6	0	2	4	4:8	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Morocco	6	6	0	0	26:2	18
2	Gabon	6	3	1	2	7:9	10
3	Lesotho	6	1	1	4	2:13	4
4	Central Africa	6	1	0	5	3:14	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	6	4	2	0	12:2	14
2	Botswana	6	2	2	2	4:7	8
3	Mauritania	6	2	1	3	3:6	7
4	Cape Verde	6	1	1	4	3:7	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Nigeria	6	3	2	1	9:3	11
2	Benin	6	2	2	2	7:7	8
3	Rwanda	6	2	2	2	5:7	8
4	Libya	6	1	2	3	3:7	5

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Algeria	6	5	1	0	16:2	16
2	Equatorial Guinea	6	2	2	2	5:8	8
3	Togo	6	1	2	3	7:10	5
4	Liberia	6	1	1	4	4:12	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Angola	6	4	2	0	7:2	14
2	Sudan	6	2	2	2	4:6	8
3	Niger	6	2	1	3	7:6	7
4	Ghana	6	0	3	3	3:7	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Zambia	6	4	1	1	7:4	13
2	Ivory Coast	6	4	0	2	12:3	12
3	Sierra Leone	6	1	2	3	5:10	5
4	Chad	6	0	3	3	1:8	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	D.R. Congo	6	4	0	2	7:3	12
2	Tanzania	6	3	1	2	5:4	10
3	Guinea	6	3	0	3	9:5	9
4	Ethiopia	6	1	1	4	3:12	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Mali	6	4	2	0	10:1	14
2	Mozambique	6	3	2	1	9:5	11
3	Guinea Bissau	6	1	2	3	4:6	5
4	Eswatini	6	0	2	4	2:13	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Cameroon	6	4	2	0	8:2	14
2	Zimbabwe	6	2	3	1	6:4	9
3	Kenya	6	1	3	2	4:7	6
4	Namibia	6	0	2	4	2:7	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Africa	6	4	2	0	16:5	14
2	Uganda	6	4	1	1	8:5	13
3	Congo	6	1	1	4	4:12	4
4	South Sudan	6	1	0	5	6:12	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Senegal	6	5	1	0	10:1	16
2	Burkina Faso	6	3	1	2	10:7	10
3	Burundi	6	1	1	4	4:11	4
4	Malawi	6	1	1	4	6:11	4

Match Preview: Gambia vs Madagascar

The upcoming fixture between Gambia and Madagascar promises to be an engaging encounter in Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024 at 14:00 UTC, the match will take place at Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Gambia and Madagascar are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Gambia will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Madagascar aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Gambia and Madagascar are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

The flow of the match will likely depend on which team settles into their rhythm first. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Gambia will try to assert dominance early, whereas Madagascar might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Modern football is often defined by the underlying numbers. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Three points here could be pivotal for the ambitions of either Gambia or Madagascar. Momentum is crucial in Africa Cup of Nations 2025, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.