Guinea Bissau vs Djibouti Prediction & Betting Tips (8 September)

Guinea-Bissau will host Djibouti at Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro for matchday eight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with both sides entering the contest under vastly different circumstances. The Djurtus, led by head coach Luís Boa Morte, are clinging to fading hopes of qualification after a string of underwhelming results. Their recent 1-1 draw against Sierra Leone, salvaged by Mama Baldé’s late equalizer, left them fourth in the group with seven points from seven matches. Despite a promising start that included a 1-0 win over Djibouti in the reverse fixture, Guinea-Bissau’s campaign has been marred by inconsistency and missed opportunities.

Boa Morte is expected to lean on his experienced midfield, featuring Alfa Semedo and Dalcio, to control the tempo and exploit Djibouti’s defensive frailties. The attacking line will likely be led by Mauro Rodrigues and Zé Turbo, both of whom have shown flashes of brilliance in recent outings. The team’s defensive backbone, anchored by Fali Candé and Sori Mané, will be crucial in maintaining composure against a Djibouti side desperate to break their winless streak. With the home crowd behind them and a psychological edge from their previous victory, Guinea-Bissau will be aiming to assert dominance early and secure a morale-boosting result.

Djibouti, meanwhile, arrive in Bissau battered and bottom of the group, having conceded a staggering 26 goals in eight matches. Head coach Abdourahman Okieh Hadi faces mounting pressure as his side struggles to find cohesion and resilience. Their last outing—a 6-0 thrashing by Burkina Faso—highlighted glaring vulnerabilities, exacerbated by the early dismissal of Yabe Siad Isman. The team’s lone point came from a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia, and their attack, led by Samuel Akinbinu and Gabriel Dadzie, has been largely ineffective, managing just four goals in the entire campaign.

Despite their poor form, Djibouti may look to frustrate Guinea-Bissau with a compact setup and hope to capitalize on set pieces or defensive lapses. However, the odds are stacked against them, and the hosts are expected to control proceedings. Given the tactical setups and recent performances, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Guinea-Bissau appears a realistic prediction. Djibouti might find a consolation goal through a moment of individual brilliance, but the Djurtus’ superior squad depth and home advantage should see them through with a narrow yet deserved victory.