Libya vs Benin Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th November 2024
Libya host Benin at the Tripoli Stadium in Tripoli on Monday in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In what's the last fixture of the round, it's vital for them to win the game to keep their progression hopes alive.
With just four points in five games, the Mediterranean Knights are at the bottom of Group D. After three consecutive defeats, they beat Rwanda earlier this week courtesy of an 84th-minute goal from Saad Mohamed.
It has thrown up a lifeline for Nasser Al-Hadhirinew's side, who must now beat Benin by a big margin to stand a chance of qualifying, as Libya's goal difference is -4 at the moment.
Meanwhile, Benin just need a draw in this match, unless Rwanda beat Nigeria by four or more goals, which doesn't seem likely given their contrasting run of form.
Ranked 95th in the world, 27 places above Libya, the Cheetahs are coming off the back of a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles on Thursday. Victor Osimhen struck the equalizer in the 81st minute to deny them a win that could have secured them a ticket to the Moroccan showpiece.
However, all's not lost yet, and the West African nation can secure a fifth AFCON appearance on the final matchday.
Libya vs Benin Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been six clashes between the sides in history, and the spoils are equally shared right now, with three wins for each.
- The Mediterranean Knights have won just once in their last five official games, although it came in their most recent outing: a 1-0 win vs Rwanda in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers.
- Benin are ranked 95th in the world while their rivals are in 122nd place.
- Both these sides have conceded seven goals from five qualifying games so far (but in Libya's case, three of those goals came in a 3-0 win awarded to Nigeria when they refused to play after being stranded at a Libyan airport for more than 12 hours).
Libya vs Benin Prediction
Neither side have been particularly impressive in the current AFCON qualifiers, but the Cheetahs are still in contention to qualify for the tournament proper.
They just need a draw in this match and could set out to frustrate their hosts.
Prediction: Libya 1-1 Benin
Libya vs Benin Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes