Madagascar vs Tanzania Prediction

Madagascar face Tanzania on 29 September 2026 at 16:00 in the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualification. The match takes place at Stade d'Honneur in Meknes, Morocco, a neutral venue that strips away home advantage for both sides.

Madagascar lost 2-1 to Nigeria in their opening qualifier despite taking the lead through Ehsan Kari's 16th-minute header. They came close to a shock result but conceded twice after halftime. Tanzania played at home against Guinea-Bissau and lost 2-0, with Franculino Djú and Mama Baldé scoring for the visitors. Tanzania have already qualified for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts, so this match carries less pressure for them than for Madagascar, who sit in a three-way battle with Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau for the single additional qualification spot in Group L.

Form and H2H

Madagascar's last ten matches show five wins, one draw, and four losses at home, averaging 1.79 goals for and 1.95 against. Tanzania's away record over the same period is one win, two draws, and seven losses, with 1.33 goals for and 1.48 against.

The teams have met four times since 2021. Tanzania won 3-2 in September 2021 and drew 1-1 two months later. More recently, Madagascar won 1-0 in June 2025, but Tanzania reversed that result with a 2-1 victory in August 2025. The head-to-head is competitive and unpredictable.

Best bet

Both teams to score. Madagascar need a result to stay in the qualification race and will attack. Tanzania, despite their guaranteed spot at the tournament, will want to respond to a home defeat and will push forward themselves. Both sides have shown they can score in this fixture and in their recent qualifying matches. Back both teams to score at 1xBet 2.51, Mostbet 2.51, or 22Bet 2.51.

Odds to watch

Madagascar are slight underdogs at 1xBet 2.51 for the home win, with the draw at 2.97 and Tanzania at 2.85. Mostbet prices the home win at 2.51, the draw at 2.61, and the away win at 2.86. At 22Bet, Madagascar sit at 2.51, the draw at 2.97, and Tanzania at 2.85. The odds suggest a close match with little separation between the three outcomes.