Kenya vs Eritrea prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 26, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On September 26, 2026, the national teams of Kenya and Eritrea will face each other in the first round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The home side will look to get the better of its neighbors.
Kenya vs Eritrea: team news and expert analysis
Kenya managed just 12 points from 10 matches in World Cup qualifying, finishing fourth. However, in friendly matches this calendar year, they have alternated between draws and wins. In June, for example, they recorded a 1-1 draw and a 4-0 victory against Lesotho.
Eritrea had previously made early exits from every qualifying campaign. But in March, they pleasantly surprised by defeating Eswatini in the preliminary Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In fact, they beat them twice: 2-0 at home and 2-1 away. Of course, the opponent was not particularly strong, and they will now face far tougher challenges, so their status as underdogs remains unchanged.
Bennie McCarthy's men score an average of 1.6 goals per match and concede 1.7. Their opponents are considerably weaker: they score 0.75 goals on average while conceding 1.38.
Previous matches: Kenya vs Eritrea
In 2019, במסגרת the CECAFA Cup, Eritrea defeated their opponents 4-1.
We are expecting revenge this time — the hosts will win with a “-1 goal” handicap (odds – 1.70).
Kenya vs Eritrea: key statistics and trends
- Kenya have not lost in four consecutive matches
- 30% of Kenya's matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.3
- Eritrea have won two matches in a row
- 38% of Eritrea's matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.13
Kenya vs Eritrea: possible starting lineups
Kenya play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Bwire - Woodman, Omia, Omondi - Onyango, Otieno, Odada, Madada - Bajaber, Wilson, Obiero
Eritrea play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Sultan - Ali, Borsoi, Misgina, Asmelash - Netabay, Teki, Teklezgi - Eyob-Abraham, Gerezgier, Suleiman
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