Guinea vs Kenya prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On October 1, 2026, the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying will feature a match between the national teams of Guinea and Kenya. The hosts are aiming for victory.
Guinea - Kenya team news and expert analysis
With fifteen points, Guinea finished fourth in their group. Then, in friendly matches, they began to struggle after opening with a win over Liberia: first came a couple of draws, followed by defeats. In the opening round, they lost 1-2 away to the favorites, South Africa, but by the narrowest of margins.
Kenya also finished fourth in their group, but with twelve points. In friendly matches, however, their form followed the opposite pattern: after a couple of defeats, including an 0-8 thrashing by Senegal, they first drew two games and then even started winning. Most recently, they drew 1-1 at home against Eritrea.
Sylla and company score 1.3 goals per game and concede one in return. Their opponents, scoring 1.6 goals per match, allow slightly fewer - 1.5 on average.
Previous matches: Guinea - Kenya
The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced: four wins apiece in eight meetings, with every victory coming at home.
There is little reason to expect that trend to change now. The hosts should be able to win here (odds – 1.78).
Guinea - Kenya: key statistics and trends
- Guinea have lost three matches in a row
- 50% of Guinea's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.3 goals per match
- Kenya have won two of their last four matches
- 30% of Kenya's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.1 goals per match
Guinea - Kenya: possible starting lineups
Guinea play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Sylla - Keita, Sow, Fofana, Sékou Sylla - Cissé, Moridа, Koroma - Traoré, Guirassy, Baldé
Kenya play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Odhiambo - Onyango, Wesonga, Odhiambo, Omar - Okwaro, Abuya - Obiero, Ouma, Ochieng - Ogam
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