The impending encounter between Tanzania and Ethiopia at Kinshasa’s Stade des Martyrs, a historic stadium known for its passionate football atmosphere, has important implications since the loser would have fewer chances of competing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Tanzania starts the match in a far better position, whereas Ethiopia has just minimal mathematical chances of finishing second in Group H.
Historically, the teams have had a rare encounter, meeting only once in the last nine years. This unique match resulted in a goalless draw with few scoring possibilities. Ethiopia has struggled, gaining just one point in their qualifying campaign, while Tanzania has shown resilience, notably in the current World Cup qualifiers.
With both clubs lacking offensive potency, we anticipate a low-scoring game. Ethiopia has scored just one goal in four matches, while Tanzania, although significantly better, has barely quadrupled that total. The corner statistics also indicate a lack of activity; past matches produced approximately seven corners on average, reinforcing our conviction in limited scoring opportunities.
Based on their present form and motivation, Tanzania is favoured to win. Their recent performances and the stakes of the match make them a strong contender. We expect an exact result of 0:1, and we recommend betting on both teams to score—no.