Senegal host Mozambique at the Zimpeto National Stadium in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group J, with Patrick Vieira taking charge of his first competitive match as Lions of Teranga coach.

Senegal Begin Vieira Era With Serious Attacking Depth

Patrick Vieira has named a 29-man squad containing Nicolas Jackson, Ismaïla Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Boulaye Dia and Assane Diao, despite Sadio Mané missing out with a physical issue. Antoine Mendy and Habib Diarra are also injured, while Krépin Diatta and Ismaïla Jakobs have not been selected.

Senegal still have a strong core through Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Matar Sarr, Lamine Camara and Idrissa Gana Gueye. Also, the team will try to bounce back after their painful exit against Belgium at the World Cup 2026, when they squandered a 0-2 lead.

Senegal predicted lineup vs Mozambique (4-3-3): Diouf; Sanganté, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Pape Matar Sarr, Idrissa Gueye, Lamine Camara; Ismaïla Sarr, Jackson, Ndiaye.

Mozambique Arrive After Four Consecutive Defeats

Mozambique have lost four successive matches, going down 1-0 to Indonesia and 4-1 to Oman after AFCON defeats against Nigeria and Cameroon. Those four games produced 11 goals conceded, and only two scored.

Francisco Conde's side are currently 103rd in the FIFA ranking, and the gap in individual quality becomes particularly important away from home. Mozambique nevertheless scored three in their 3-2 AFCON victory over Gabon before the current four-game losing sequence, so Senegal should still worry about their attack.

Mozambique predicted lineup vs Senegal (4-2-3-1): Siluane; Bruno Langa, Dove, Nene, Wilson; Guima, Amade; Geny Catamo, Witi, Kambala; Stanley Ratifo.

Senegal vs Mozambique Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Senegal to Win
  • Odds: 1.10 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Senegal 3-0 Mozambique
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 8CD1J

Key stats:

  • Mozambique have lost their last 4 matches, conceding 11 goals.
  • They conceded 4 goals against Nigeria and another four against Oman during that sequence.
  • Senegal beat Mozambique 5-1 when the teams met in AFCON qualifying in March 2023.

Senegal to win is a safe tip. Mozambique's four consecutive defeats include two separate four-goal concessions, whereas Senegal can start Jackson, Sarr and Ndiaye even with Mané unavailable.

The H2H strengthens the argument rather than merely providing historical context. Senegal's 5-1 home victory in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers demonstrated how difficult Mozambique find this matchup when forced to defend Senegal's speed and individual quality. The return fixture finished 1-0 to Senegal, meaning the Lions completed those two qualifiers with a 6-1 aggregate advantage.

Senegal vs Mozambique Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.70 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: R7D1J

Mozambique's defensive form provides the main value argument. Their last four matches have contained 13 combined goals, with Nigeria and Oman both scoring four against them. Senegal therefore have a realistic route to covering the line themselves.

Mané's absence reduces the hosts' experience but not their number of attacking options, with Vieira selecting 10 forwards in his first 29-player squad. A 3-0 home victory makes Over 2.5 at 1.70 the stronger higher-payout play.

Verdict: Senegal to Win (1.10) — Senegal 3-0 Mozambique