Angola vs Mauritania
💰 Finding the Value
Our model probability vs the consensus across 9 bookmakers. Positive edge means we think this outcome is more likely than the market implies.
| Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola Win | 11/8 2.35 | 39% | 27% | -12% |
| Draw Value | 2/1 3.10 | 30% | 45% | +15% |
| Mauritania Win | 2/1 3.04 | 31% | 28% | -3% |
View pre-match analysis What we said before kickoff
🔍 Key Stats
Form: Angola solid at home (DDWLWWWD), Mauritania poor away (LDDDLL) and lowest scoring team in this matchup
H2H: 2 Angola wins, 2 draws, 1 Mauritania win in last 5; avg 2.2 goals/game but recent meetings have been tight
Stakes: Friendly fixture, both teams mid-table with no pressure — Angola home pride provides the marginal motivation edge
Betting: Bookmakers favour Angola (42% home win) and low xG for both sides (0.79 vs 0.81) supports a cautious under 2.5 game
⚔️ Head to Head
H2H is closely balanced but Angola have won 2 of the last 5 and were the better side in the most recent meeting (3-2 in Jan 2024). Away from home Mauritania have historically struggled to impose themselves.
🎲 Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: No
Mauritania's away scoring average of 0.31 goals is extremely low, and their last six away results saw them score only once. Angola's home defensive record is strong, but more critically Mauritania rarely threaten on the road, making it likely Angola keep a clean sheet in a controlled friendly environment.
Over 2.5 Goals: No
With Angola's xG at 0.79 and Mauritania's at 0.81, and Mauritania's chronic inability to score away from home, the match is expected to produce very few chances. A 1-0 scoreline points well under the 2.5 threshold, consistent with the low-energy friendly context and both teams' defensive solidity.