Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea Prediction & Betting Tips (9 October)

Malawi and Equatorial Guinea face off in a pivotal World Championship 2026 qualifier , with both teams chasing redemption and momentum. Our prediction: Malawi edges it 2-1.

Malawi enters this clash with renewed confidence after a 3-1 win over Sao Tome and Principe, snapping a three-match losing streak that included a narrow defeat to Tunisia . Head coach Patrick Mabedi has steadied the ship, and his side now sits third in Group H with six points from three matches. However, the Flames will likely be without forward Robert Saizi, who limped off in their last outing. His absence could shift attacking responsibilities to Chifundo Mphasi and Lanjesi Nkhoma, both of whom have shown flashes of brilliance in recent fixtures.



Equatorial Guinea, meanwhile, are still reeling from a six-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player earlier in the campaign. Their 1-0 loss to Tunisia last week compounded their woes, leaving them at the bottom of the group with zero points. Coach Juan Micha has a fully fit squad, which includes experienced names like Pedro Obiang and Saul Coco. Despite their struggles, the Nzalang Nacional have proven resilient at home, and their midfield trio of Ganet, Buyla, and Mascarell could pose problems for Malawi’s defense.

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations, adding a layer of unpredictability to the encounter. Malawi’s recent form and tactical discipline give them a slight edge, especially if they can exploit Equatorial Guinea’s defensive lapses. Expect a tightly contested match with Malawi capitalizing on key moments to secure a 2-1 victory—an outcome that would keep their qualification hopes alive and deepen Equatorial Guinea’s crisis.

• Summary: Malawi is going head to head with Equatorial Guinea starting on 9 Oct 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Bingu National Stadium stadium, Lilongwe city, Malawi. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup, Qualification CAF, Group H .