Liberia vs Namibia Prediction & Betting Tips (9 October)

Liberia and Namibia clash in a pivotal World Championship 2026 qualifier, with a 2-1 scoreline favoring Namibia as the predicted outcome. Both teams arrive with renewed ambition and evolving squads, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter.

Namibia, under the guidance of Collin Benjamin, are riding a wave of optimism after their historic AFCON knockout stage appearance earlier this year. Despite a technical loss to Equatorial Guinea that was later overturned due to player ineligibility, the Brave Warriors have shown resilience, defeating Sao Tome and Principe 2-0 and drawing 1-1 with Lesotho in a recent friendly. However, they’ll be without defenders Ryan Nyambe and Ananias Gebhardt due to injury, forcing Benjamin to rely on emerging talents like Erastus Kulula and Ndjiraeree Maharero. The midfield remains anchored by Deon Hotto and Tjipe Karuuombe, whose early strike against Liberia in their last meeting showcased Namibia’s attacking intent.



Liberia, led by Romanian coach Mario Marinica, have had a mixed run in qualifiers. Their 3-0 awarded win over Equatorial Guinea masked a 1-0 defeat on the pitch, and their only on-field victory came against Djibouti in the AFCON qualifiers, where captain Oscar Dorley led by example with a first-half goal. The Lone Stars have struggled with consistency, especially away from home, but their recent 1-1 draw against Namibia in Soweto revealed flashes of promise. Terry Sackor’s equalizer in that match highlighted Liberia’s ability to capitalize on defensive lapses, and with no reported injuries, Marinica has a full squad including Mark Pabai, Nohan Kenneh, and Mo Sangare to choose from.

Historically, Liberia have never lost to Namibia, but the Brave Warriors’ recent form and tactical discipline suggest a shift in momentum. With Namibia’s midfield pressing and wide play proving effective, and Liberia’s defense occasionally vulnerable under sustained pressure, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Namibia appears plausible. Expect Namibia to strike early, as they did in their last meeting, and hold off a late Liberian surge to seal a crucial win in their quest for World Cup qualification.

• Summary: Liberia is going head to head with Namibia starting on 9 Oct 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex stadium, Monrovia city, Liberia. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup, Qualification CAF, Group H .