- Date and Time: Sunday, March 23, 2025, 14:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya vs Gabon Preview and Team News
Kenya Team News
Kenya are struggling in Group F as they bid to qualify for the World Cup. In their opening five fixtures, they’ve won once, tied 3 times, and lost 1. The six points they have on board are half of what their Sunday opponents have tallied at the top of the group.
The East African club have drawn three of their last three matches in Group F, with the latest being the last time they were out against Gambia. It ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Kenya needed the late equalizer by William Lenkupae in the sixth minute of extra time to salvage a point.
Kenya struggling against the in-form Gabon side on Sunday, even if they are playing at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Kenya Predicted Lineup vs Gabon (4-2-3-1): Otieno; Ouma, Anyembe, Mandela, Onyango; Athuman, Akumu; Omondi, Odada, Avire; Olunga.
Gabon Team News
Gabon are engaged in a fierce fight with Ivory Coast for the top spot in Group F. After five outings, they’ve won 4 and lost 1. This gives them 12 points and a place at the high end of the table.
The gap between Gabon and Kenya shows the guests’ consistency and the ‘hosts’ struggles in Group F.
The Central African squad have also shown a good balance, scoring 10 times and conceding 5. This record is similar to Kenya, who have also scored 10 and conceded 6 in 5 matches. The difference between the two teams is that Gabon’s goals have been distributed across their events, showing more consistency than their rivals.
Last time out, Gabon demonstrated their quality and form with a comfortable 3-0 win against Seychelles. Our predictions anticipate them looking to win away to Kenya on Sunday and keep their bid for the World Cup intact.
Gabon Predicted Lineup vs Kenya (4-3-3): Mbaba; Oyono, Manga, Mboula, Obiang; Kanga, Loufilou, Biteghé; Allevinah, Babicka, Bouanga.
Bet hereKenya vs Gabon Prediction
- Pick: Gabon Win
- Score prediction: Kenya 1-2 Gabon
Kenya and Gabon have shown they have the cutting edge to score in their five meetings in Group F. Both sides getting on the scoresheet in this encounter.
Their defensive approaches are similar, even with Kenya’s likely 4-2-3-1 structure and Gabon embracing a 4-3-3 formation. However, the latter have shown a better balance in their play.
The visitors will also go into this match fresh from two back-to-back wins in Group F, whereas Kenya come into it with three straight draws. A Gabon win is a safe pick on Sunday.
Kenya vs Gabon Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Race to Two Goals – Gabon
Gabon’s 4-3-3 formation will hand them the initiative in midfield. They’ll have a man advantage and thus the ability to control possession and dictate the tempo.
The guests will make a fast start, given their high confidence and momentum. In contrast, Kenya will be tentative in the opening stages, looking to settle into the game and keep their defensive side solid and compact.
Free football predictions on 22Bet indicate the dynamics could back Gabon into a race to 2 goals before Kenya responds.
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