Senegal vs Mauritania prediction
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in Africa continues on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at 22:00 when group B leaders Senegal host Mauritania. This fixture pits a virtually unbeaten Senegalese side — top of the group with 21 points from nine matches — against a resilient but inconsistent Mauritania outfit sitting fifth with seven points. The encounter at Senegal’s home venue presents a significant opportunity for the hosts to consolidate their lead in Group B, while Mauritania will aim to frustrate and possibly salvage a positive result on the road.
Senegal have accumulated six wins and three draws in the group, scoring 18 and conceding only three. Their home record in qualifying reads three wins and one draw from four matches. Mauritania have struggled for goals across the campaign (4 scored, 9 conceded) and have produced no away wins, managing two draws and one defeat away from home so far. The most recent direct meeting ended in a 1:0 victory for Senegal on Mauritania soil, and the head-to-head record over the last five meetings shows clear dominance by Senegal: four wins to one.
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Betting prediction for the match Senegal vs Mauritania
Main betting prediction: HC-1 Senegal Win
The primary betting prediction is a Senegal handicap victory. Senegal’s superior quality, group position (1st, 21 points), and home form make them overwhelming favourites. They have been defensively outstanding throughout qualifying, conceding only three goals in nine matches, and possess the attacking proficiency to capitalize on weaker defenses: Senegal has netted 18 goals thus far. Mauritania’s away record (0 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat) and low scoring return across the campaign further reinforce the expectation of a home success. For punters seeking the best available price on the HC-1 win for Senegal, the supplied best odd for a Senegal win is 1.32 at Paripesa.
Second betting prediction — Both teams score? No
The second prediction is that both teams will not score (No). Senegal’s defensive discipline in qualifying — including numerous clean sheets and just three goals conceded in nine matches — suggests they are likely to shut out a Mauritanian side that has managed only four goals in the group. Mauritania’s most recent result, a 0:0 draw away to Sudan, underscores their difficulty in producing goals on the road. Consequently, a clean sheet for Senegal is a plausible outcome. The best odd for the “Both teams to score? No” market provided in the supplied data is 1.39 at Paripesa.
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Third betting prediction: Correct score: 2:0
The third prediction — a correct score of 2:0 in favour of Senegal — represents a conservative forecast combining a Senegal win with a clean sheet. This selection balances expectation of Senegal’s defensive solidity with a reasonable margin of victory. It is also consistent with Senegal’s ability to win by two goals in away and neutral fixtures during this qualifying cycle. The supplied data lists 2:0 as a forecasted correct result but does not include a specific bookmaker odd for this exact scoreline; interested bettors should verify current pricing at their preferred sportsbook.
Statistics for Senegal vs Mauritania
Senegal team news!
Manager/Coach Senegal: – Senegal arrive at this fixture in commanding form within Group B. They top the table with 21 points from nine games achieved through six wins and three draws, remaining unbeaten in the campaign. Their goal difference is impressive at +15 (18 scored, 3 conceded). At home, Senegal have won three and drawn one of four qualifying matches, an indicator of both attacking potency and defensive discipline on their own ground. In recent activity across all competitions, Senegal’s last five matches have yielded four victories and one defeat, confirming an overall positive trajectory and match readiness. Their last competitive outing was a 5:0 away win against South Sudan, which underlines their capacity to convert opportunities emphatically.
Mauritania team news!
Manager/Coach Mauritania: – Mauritania occupy fifth place in Group B with seven points, compiled from one win, four draws and four defeats overall in the qualifying campaign. They have scored only four goals while conceding nine, pointing to offensive limitations and occasional defensive frailties. On the road, Mauritania’s record reads 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat — a sign that their effectiveness drops away from home. In their last five matches across competitions the team has produced three wins and two draws, remaining unbeaten in that brief form snapshot, and they most recently recorded a 0:0 away draw against Sudan. This recent defensive resilience may give them confidence, albeit without much goal threat.
H2H statistics
The head-to-head record over the last five meetings between these sides heavily favours Senegal, who have won four times, while Mauritania have claimed one victory and there have been no draws in those five encounters. The most recent direct meeting ended in a 1:0 away win for Senegal, demonstrating their capacity to prevail even when playing away from home.
Last results Senegal
In their last five matches across all competitions Senegal have recorded four wins and one defeat. This sequence reflects strong form overall, underpinned by both attacking efficiency and defensive consistency. Their most recent fixture ended in a comprehensive 5:0 victory, indicating match sharpness and clinical finishing.
Last results Mauritania
Mauritania’s last five matches across competitions show three wins and two draws, leaving them unbeaten in that short sequence. While this recent run suggests resilience and the ability to avoid defeat, the team’s broader qualifying numbers still reflect limited goal production and challenges in high-intensity away fixtures.
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Conclusion
Senegal enter this fixture as clear favourites. The aggregate data — table position, unbeaten qualifying record, superior goal difference, dominant head-to-head history, and robust home form — all point towards a home victory. Mauritania’s defensive work and recent unbeaten mini-run may afford them some measure of resistance, but their lack of away success and minimal scoring output make it unlikely they will overturn Senegal at their stadium. The realistic outcomes range from a Senegal clean-sheet win (2:0 as a conservative estimate) to a more emphatic Senegal triumph that could push total goals higher. For bettors, the primary selection remains a Senegal win (Tip 1), with the supplementary markets reflecting differing risk profiles: Both teams not to score (No) as a lower-risk complement, Over 3.5 goals as a speculative high-return alternative, and 2:0 as a conservative correct-score forecast.
