Our Predictions
Malawi are clear favorites with odds of 1.17, reflecting their better results (10 points vs. 0) and a previous 3-1 win over Sao Tome in June 2024.
Sao Tome’s last five matches saw high scores (including a recent 0-6 loss), and Malawi scored 3 goals in the last head-to-head, making over 1.5 at 1.22 sensible.
Sao Tome often struggles to score (only 4 goals in 9 matches), while Malawi have kept clean sheets recently. Odds of 1.40 add value to 'No' for both teams to score.
Extratips Match Preview: Sao Tome and Principe vs Malawi – World Cup Qualifier Prediction
Welcome, football fans, to Extratips! On October 13th, Sao Tome and Principe host Malawi for their final World Cup Qualifier. Both teams are out of the running, but they are playing for pride and a strong finish.
Malawi sits 4th in Group H with 10 points (3-1-4) and a -1 goal difference, while Sao Tome and Principe, struggling all campaign, have 0 points after 9 games and a -22 goal differential. The hosts just lost 0-6 to Tunisia, making this a tough matchup. Malawi won the last direct contest 3-1 in June 2024. In fact, that's their only head-to-head meeting, showcasing Malawi’s clear advantage.
Sao Tome have lost all their last 5 home matches, struggling for goals and clean sheets. Malawi have 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 away games, but have shown more stability. Standout players include Ronaldo Afonso and Denilson Silva (Sao Tome), and C Mphasi and F Mhango (Malawi), but injuries or tactical changes aren’t widely reported and squads are mostly settled for this clash.
Will Sao Tome snatch their first points, or will Malawi finish on a high note? Let’s dive in!