Seychelles takes on Kenya in the FIFA World Cup Qualification CAF Group F at Felix Houphouet-Boigny on November 20, 2023, at 19:00 UTC. Ranked 4th and 6th, respectively, these teams reunite after 9 years since their last 0-0 draw in a friendly match.
Seychelles vs Kenya
Date: 20/11/2023
Time: 19:00 UTC
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Both teams enter the match with defensive challenges, as Seychelles has been without a clean sheet in their last 3 games, while Kenya has struggled, going without a clean sheet in their last 5 outings. In light of these defensive vulnerabilities, we predict both teams finding the back of the net.
Prediction #1: Both Teams to Score
With players like Michael Olunga and Masoud Juma bolstering Kenya’s striking force, they enter as the favorites against a struggling Seychelles side. The difference in team quality becomes apparent, and we predict Kenya to secure a victory in this matchup against Seychelles.
Prediction #2: Kenya to win
The last encounter between these teams ended in a 0-0 draw in a friendly back in March 2015. However, both teams come into this clash with their own set of challenges.
Seychelles is currently grappling with a poor run of form, suffering defeats from Zambia, Malawi, and Comoros in their last three matches. The team is focused on shoring up their defense, especially at home, having conceded goals in five consecutive matches.
Kenya, on the other hand, is coming off a recent loss against Gabon and faces the challenge of not securing a win in three straight games. Their defense has also been a concern, with goals conceded in the last five matches.
Examining their recent records, Seychelles has won once, lost four times, and drawn once in their last six matches, while Kenya has won twice, lost three times, and drawn once in their most recent six encounters. Seychelles secured their only victory against Bangladesh, while Kenya’s wins came against Qatar and Pakistan.
Seychelles: Dingwall; Esther, Joubert, Marie, Brioche; Melanie, Labrosse; Tamboo, Hall, Monnaie; Belle.
Kenya: Patrick Matasi, Nabi Kibunguchy, Hanif Wesonga, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Duncan Otieno, Teddy Okumu, Rooney Onyango, Masud Juma, Michael Olunga, Moses Shummah