Angola And Mauritania: A Football Rivalry Explored

Mauritania and Angola faced off in the 2023 African Cup of Nations, with both teams seeking their first wins of the tournament. The match was the fifth meeting between the two nations and the second at an AFCON. Angola were ranked third in Group D, while Mauritania were fourth. Angola had drawn their last six matches, while Mauritania were looking to register their first win at the tournament after losing their opening game to Burkina Faso.

Head-to-head record

Angola and Mauritania have played each other four times since 2018, with both teams winning one game each and drawing the remaining two.

In their most recent meeting, on 20 January 2024, Angola beat Mauritania 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations.

In October 2018, the teams met twice during the qualifying rounds of AFCON 2019. The first match ended in a goalless draw, while Angola won the second 4-1.

The teams also squared off against each other twice more in 2019, with the first match ending in a 1-1 draw and Mauritania winning the second 1-0.

The head-to-head record between the two teams, therefore, stands at one win apiece, with two draws.

Match predictions

The match between Mauritania and Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is expected to be a close contest. Both teams will be seeking their first wins of the tournament, with Angola currently second and Mauritania fourth in Group D.

Mauritania lost their opening game 1-0 to Burkina Faso, conceding a late penalty, while Angola held Algeria, one of the tournament favourites, to a 1-1 draw.

Looking at the form of both teams, Mauritania has lost three of their last five games, scoring just one goal. Meanwhile, Angola has drawn their last six games, with four of them ending in 0-0 draws.

The head-to-head record between the two teams is fairly even. They have faced each other four times previously, with each team winning once and two matches ending in draws. Notably, the last two meetings between Mauritania and Angola ended in 0-0 draws, including a match at the 2019 edition of AFCON.

Given the recent form of both teams and their history, a low-scoring draw is a likely outcome for this match. Mauritania's defensive performance against Burkina Faso and Angola's ability to hold Algeria shows that both teams are capable of putting up strong defensive displays.

However, there is also a possibility that Angola may edge out a win. They will be buoyed by their impressive result against Algeria and will be confident of securing a victory against a struggling Mauritania side. Additionally, Angola has the historical advantage, having won four of the last five head-to-head encounters.

In conclusion, while a draw is a likely outcome, don't be surprised if Angola's slight edge in quality and momentum sees them take all three points in a tight contest.

Betting odds

There are a variety of betting odds available for the match between Angola and Mauritania. Odds are subject to change at any time, but here is a snapshot of what was available in the lead-up to the game.

Match Outcome

Odds for a Mauritanian win were set at 3.48 at 1xbet, with a probability of 30.71% according to the Sportytrader algorithm. A win for Angola had odds of 2.5 at Bet365, with a probability of 25.93%. The same source predicted a 43.36% chance of a draw, with odds of 2.9 at Stake.

Other Bets

Other bets included the likelihood of Angola scoring first, with odds of 20/21 (1.95) and a probability of 51.20%. Angola to win with a nil score for Mauritania was also a possibility, with odds of 13/5 (3.60) and a 27.80% probability.

Previous Results

Angola had not lost in four consecutive matches in the tournament, while Mauritania had lost their first game at the AFCON 1-0 to Burkina Faso. In their opening game, Angola drew 1-1 with Tunisia.

Predictions

One source predicted a 1-0 win for Angola, while another predicted a 2-0 win for the same team. A third source predicted a 3-2 win for Angola.

Betting Offers

There were also a variety of betting offers available for new customers, including free bets and sign-up bonuses.

Team lineups

Mauritania's Roster

• Namori Diaw
• M’Backé N’Diaye
• Babacar Niasse
• Aly Abeid
• Mohamed Dellahi
• Lamine Ba
• Khadim Diaw
• Ibrahima Keita
• Hassan Houbeib
• Bakary N’Diaye
• Nouh El Abd
• Mouhsine Bodda
• Sidi El Abd
• Oumar Ngom
• Omaré Gassama
• Abdallahi Mahmoud
• El Ba
• Bakari Camara
• Guessouma Fofana
• Pape Bâ
• Aboubakary Koïta
• Sidi Amar
• Souleymane Doukara
• Hemeya Tanjy
• Aboubakar Kamara
• Souleymane Anne
• Idrissa Thiam

Angola's Roster

• Neblú
• Kadú
• Gelson
• António Signori
• Eddie
• Jonathan Buatu
• Inácio Miguel
• Tó Carneiro
• Kialonda Gaspar
• Kinito
• Núrio Fortuna
• Fredy
• Bruno Paz
• Manuel Keliano
• Beni
• Show
• Estrela
• Gelson Dala
• Mabululu
• Milson
• Depú
• Loide Augusto
• Gilberto
• Chico Banza
• Jérémie Bela
• Zine
• Zito Luvumbo

Viewing information

The match between Mauritania and Angola will take place on 20 January 2024 at 17:00 UTC (12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT) at the Stade de la Paix stadium in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

If you're in the UK, you can watch the game live on Sky Sports Mix, with coverage starting five minutes before the match.

If you're in the US, you can stream the match on Fubo, Fanatiz, Sling TV, and beIN SPORTS. You can also get live updates on GOAL's Live Match Centre.

If you're not in the UK or US, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch the game using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming.

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