Angola vs Mauritania prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 5, 2026
Friendly International
On June 5, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Angola and Mauritania will take place. Another sparring session for the participants.
Angola vs Mauritania: Team News and Expert Analysis
Angola almost failed another qualification campaign, finishing with just twelve points from ten matches and placing fourth. Last winter in the AFCON, after draws with Zimbabwe and Egypt, they lost to South Africa and did not advance from the group stage.
The Mauritania national team collected only seven points in qualifying, with only South Sudan finishing lower. They failed to qualify for AFCON again, and Kuwait prevented them from appearing in the Arab Cup. As a result, they mostly played friendly matches, losing most of them, drawing only with Tunisia.
Bomel's side averages exactly one goal scored and concedes 1.3 per match. Tanji and company, with only 0.6 goals scored per game, allow an average of one goal in return.
Previous Matches: Angola vs Mauritania
In the last three head-to-head encounters, the teams have drawn each time.
It is hard to find arguments in favor of the visitors in this duel. The stronger team from this pair is playing at home against a relatively convenient opponent—so we bet that they can achieve another victory this time as well (odds – 1.70).
Angola vs Mauritania: Key Statistics and Trends
- Angola have drawn twice in a row
- 50% of Angola matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.3
- Mauritania have lost eight of their last ten matches
- 20% of Mauritania matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 1.6
Angola vs Mauritania: Possible Starting Lineups
Angola is expected to use a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Marques - Fortuna, Carmo, Gaspar, Modesto - Fredy, Beni, Maestro - Banza, Mabululu, Luvumbo
Mauritania is expected to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Diop - Salek, El-Abd, Ba, Diau - Sidi Yakoub, Moukhsin - Thiam, Lekweiry, Koita - Tanji
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