Madagascar vs Ghana prediction and betting tips on March 24, 2025
Game Prediction
The Al Hoceima Grand Stadium will play host to Madagascar v Ghana on Monday 24 March 2025 as part of Matchday 6 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The top two teams in Group I are under pressure from the Comoros Islands and Mali, who are 3rd and 4th respectively. Kick-off 7pm GMT.
Madagascar vs Ghana Key stats and trends
In 3 meetings, Ghana are ahead and dominating with 2 wins and a draw.
Madagascar have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
3 of Madagascar's last 5 home games have ended in draws, with one win and one defeat.
Ghana have won 4 of their 5 matches in this qualifying campaign.
Over the same period, the Black Stars have scored 2.5 goals and conceded 1 on average.
Madagascar vs Ghana recent form
After a historic run at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019, a first appearance and a place in the quarter-finals, Madagascar will miss out on the 2023 edition in Côte d'Ivoire and the forthcoming one in Morocco. The Madagascan national team is making good progress. In these qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, it is ranked 2nd in Group I behind Ghana.
Ghana had a disappointing year in 2024, failing to qualify for the African Cup of Nations. A major football nation in Africa, Ghana is the third most successful country (4 times champions) in Africa behind Cameroon and Egypt. The Black Stars have also taken part in the World Cup 4 times. They are well on the way to a fifth appearance, as they lead their group by 12 points, 2 more than the Bareas.
Form
Madagascar: D L L L W
Ghana: D L D L W
Injury and team news
Ghana have an incredible, stable squad for this match. The experienced Thomas Partey of Arsenal is back in Otto Addo's squad.
Madagascar have strengthened their squad with some new blood. New names include Thomas Dupire (goalkeeper), Jordan Acapandié and Samuel Marcelin (defenders), Couturier (midfielder) and Dauriat (striker). Meanwhile, John Baggio and Arohasina Dax, who have been absent for several months, make their return.
Predicted line-ups
Madagascar possible line-up: Geordan-Morgan-Fontaine-Marcelin-Rado-Loïc-Clement-Marco-Rayan-Arnaud-Caddy
Ghana possible line-up: Benjamin-Kingsley-Djiku-Salisu-Mensah-Partey-Williams-Semenyo-Nuamah-Jordan.
Madagascar vs Ghana pre-game, odds and win probability
Ghana is the expected winner of this match at 52% for an odd of 1.84. Madagascar has a 22% chance of winning at 4.34. Bookmakers predict a draw at 26% sold 3.36.
Correct score prediction: Madagascar 1-3 Ghana
Ghana inflicted a resounding 5-0 defeat on Chad recently, with 5 different goalscorers. An attack on fire. Madagascar are defending well at home and could score a goal against a fragile Black Stars defence.
Players to watch: Caddy and Antoine
Warren Caddy handed out 2 assists recently in the 4-1 win over the Central African Republic. The 27-year-old has scored 11 goals this season in Switzerland's second division.
Antoine Semenyo is undoubtedly the most in-form attacking player in Ghana's squad this season. The English Premier League Bournemouth striker has found the net 7 times and provided 4 assists. Last week, he scored against Chad in a resounding 5-0 victory.
Expert tip: Ghana will win and both teams will score “yes”
Ghana has a great attack. On the other hand, their defense has not been beyond reproach in recent matches. Remember the 0-2 defeat at home to Sudan that denied them a place in the AFCON. Betting on the fact that both teams will score is highly probable at 42% and a tempting odds of 2.2.
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