Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone Prediction for 5 September 2025 - Football

🔊 In Group A of the World Cup qualifiers, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are set to clash on the field. The hosts aim to capitalize on their home advantage and secure crucial points to stay in the race for group advancement. Sierra Leone, on the other hand, are determined to fight for every point and prove they are ready for serious competition. A hard-fought match is anticipated, where every mistake could come at a high cost.

Head-to-Head

The last official match between these teams took place on 21 March 2025 and ended with a 3-1 scoreline. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (Sierra Leone were the home side):

• possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
• corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
• fouls: 0 vs 1;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 5 vs 3.

📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between the Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone national teams:

• 5 matches played;
• home team wins – 1, away team wins – 2, draws – 2;
• goals scored – 5 versus 7;
• average total in the 1st half – 0.8, in the 2nd half – 1.6;
• average total goals per match – 2.4.

Guinea-Bissau Team Overview

The team's last official match was on in a friendly encounter, with Gabon hosting Guinea-Bissau. The game ended in a 2-0 victory.

Here are the match statistics (Guinea-Bissau vs Gabon):

• possession: 50% vs 50%;
• corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 2 vs 10.

🔴 After six rounds in Group A, Guinea-Bissau have accumulated 6 points: one win, three draws, and two losses. The team sits in fifth place in the group, trailing Ethiopia on goal difference, as both teams share the same points tally. Recently, they suffered defeats against Burkina Faso (1-2) and Sierra Leone (1-3), showing fighting spirit but failing to secure the desired results. In their remaining matches against Sierra Leone and Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau have a chance to collect points and solidify their mid-table position, although their hopes of advancing from the group are nearly extinguished.

Sierra Leone Team Overview

🔵 After six rounds in Group A, Sierra Leone have accumulated 8 points with two wins, two draws, and two losses, placing them third. The team have scored 7 goals and conceded the same amount, trailing Burkina Faso by three points. In their last match, Sierra Leone fell to Egypt (0-1), conceding the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time. With upcoming fixtures against Guinea-Bissau and Ethiopia, the team have a genuine opportunity to catch up with their rivals and continue their push for a spot at the top of the table.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 5;
• 1st half wins for the home side (at home) – 0; for the visitors (away) – 0; draws – 2;
• Average 1st half total: 0.8;
• Today's home team averages 0.2 goals, the visitors – 0.6.

1st Half Statistics: Guinea-Bissau (home) vs Sierra Leone (away)

• Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
• Wins: 1 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
• Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
• Draws: 1 (50%) vs 1 (50%);
• Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1;
• Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• Wins: 3 vs 1;
• Losses: 1 vs 2;
• Draws: 6 vs 7;
• Average 1st half total: 1 (scored – 0.6, conceded – 0.4) vs 1.2 (scored – 0.5, conceded – 0.7).

• Sierra Leone have conceded in the 1st half in their last 5 away matches.

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 5;
• Home wins – 1, Away wins – 2, Draws – 2.

Statistics: Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone

• Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
• Wins: 1 vs 1;
• Win percentage: 25% vs 25%;
• Losses: 0 vs 1;
• Draws: 3 vs 2.

Last 10 Matches:

• Wins: 1 vs 3;
• Losses: 6 vs 4;
• Draws: 3 vs 3.

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches

• Average goals scored by the home team - 1, by the away team - 1.4;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.4;
• Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - once.

• Total Over 1.5 goals has hit in Guinea-Bissau's last 5 matches consecutively.

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 5;
• Both teams scored overall - 3 times;
• At the home team's ground - once.

Statistics: Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone

• Total tournament matches played: 5 vs 5;
• Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
• BTTS for Guinea-Bissau at home – 1 (50%);
• BTTS for Sierra Leone away – 1 (50%).

Last 10 Matches:

• BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
• BTTS for Guinea-Bissau at home – 4 (67%);
• BTTS for Sierra Leone away – 4 (80%).

• Guinea-Bissau have both scored and conceded in their last 5 matches consecutively.

The match promises to be intense. The home side will be eager to snatch points and leapfrog their opponents in the standings, while the visitors are slightly higher up and are determined not to miss the chance to close in on the top of the group. Sierra Leone appear to be the favorites based on their quality and league position, but Guinea-Bissau have the potential to cause problems and score at least one goal. Our prediction: over 1.5 goals total.