Ethiopia vs Malawi prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Friendly International
On June 9, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Ethiopia and Malawi will take place. This will be their second meeting in a matter of days.
Ethiopia vs Malawi: Team News and Expert Analysis
Ethiopia finished second to last in their qualification group with nine points. However, in March, they kicked off their fight for a place at the next AFCON with two clean-sheet wins over São Tomé and Príncipe.
The Malawi national team performed fairly well in qualification, collecting thirteen points—just two fewer than Namibia, who finished second. However, they rarely managed to win friendlies, with their only victory coming against Lesotho at the end of last year. Just a few days ago, they earned a narrow 1-0 win against this same opponent.
The northern representative of the continent shows almost equal stats: scoring 1.4 goals per match and conceding 1.3. Their sparring partner, however, plays more conservatively, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Ethiopia vs Malawi
Prior to this international break, Malawi had won three of their last ten head-to-head encounters, suffering just one defeat.
It is unlikely that much will change between these teams in just a couple of days. Ethiopia are expected to win again—we even suggest taking a handicap of "-1.0 goals scored" (odds – 1.83).
Ethiopia vs Malawi: Key Statistics and Trends
- Ethiopia has won four of their last five matches
- 30% of Ethiopia's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.7
- Malawi has won just one of their last five games
- 20% of Malawi's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 1.4
Ethiopia vs Malawi: Probable Starting Lineups
Ethiopia likely to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Demise - Teklemariam, Tadesse, Berhane, Getane - Debebe, Shimelis - Tefera, Yohannes, Mulugeta - Abebe
Malawi likely to play a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Scott - Kulutula, Mwasalama, Chazalusa, Kadziwa, Gondwe - Kumwenda, Salim, Ngwira, Chikazi - Uysi
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the national teams' friendly tournament standings
