Africa Cup of Nations - Liberia VS Togo Prediction

Africa Cup of Nations - Liberia VS Togo
Match Time:14-11-2024 00:00 Thursday (UTC+8)
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Team Analysis
Liberia enters this match with significant challenges in their ongoing African Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Currently sitting at the bottom of their group with only one point from four matches, they face an uphill battle. Their previous performances have resulted in just two goals scored against seven conceded, highlighting struggles in both defense and attack. However, Liberia is determined to make a statement, especially in front of their home fans. The midfield duo of Kenneh and Dorley could provide some creativity, potentially allowing Liberia to adopt a more offensive approach.

Togo, on the other hand, finds itself in a slightly better position, although their chances of advancing are slim. With two points from four matches, they must secure victory against Liberia to keep any hopes alive. Togo's defense has been a concern, having conceded nine goals in their qualification matches. However, their attack has shown promise, averaging one goal per game. Players from European leagues add depth to their squad, giving them an edge over Liberia in terms of experience and skill.

Head-to-Head
The last encounter between Liberia and Togo ended in a 1-1 draw on September 6, which displayed the competitive nature of their matchups. Prior meetings have been sparse and not particularly relevant to current form, making recent performances a more accurate measure of expectations for this match.

Prediction
Given both teams' offensive capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities, a high-scoring match is anticipated. The recommendation is to expect over 1.5 total goals in the game, as both teams are likely to capitalize on each other's weaknesses. Togo's tendency to concede goals, coupled with Liberia's desire to play aggressively, suggests that opportunities for scoring will arise. Therefore, a scoreline of 2-1 in favor of Togo seems plausible, considering their slight advantage in overall quality and motivation to secure points in this crucial qualifier. Additionally, Togo is expected to generate more corner kicks, so focusing on Togo total corners over 4.5 could also be a worthwhile consideration.

Pick: Over 1.5 goals