AFCON 2022 Preview: Senegal vs Guinea Head-to-Head | Score Prediction | Results | Lineup

Senegal are back in action as they go head to head against Guinea in Group B of the AFCON 2022, as both teams will be looking to secure a three-point gap. 

Senegal’s start to the tournament came with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe courtesy of Sadio Mane’s goal in injury time to secure a hard-fought three points. After defeating Malawi, Senegal is now equal on points with Guinea, who are top of the table. 

Guinea were impressive against Malawi, as they dominated the most part of the game and deservingly won the match with a 1-0 narrow victory. However, they now face one of the toughest opponents of Group B, Senegal. 

AFCON 2022: Senegal vs Guinea | Last 5 Results

 AFCON 2022: Senegal vs Guinea | Trivia

- Sadio Mane has been involved in five of Senegal’s last 6 goals in the AFCON competition

- This will be the third meeting between the nations in AFCON, as the last time they met was back in 1994. 

- Senegal have kept five clean sheets in their last five games in AFCON 

- Senegal and Guinea will meet after three years, the last time they met in 2019, Guinea won the game 1-0. 

AFCON 2022: Senegal vs Guinea | Predicted X1

Senegal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Seny Dieng; Fode Ballo-Toure, Pape Abou Cisse, Abdou Diallo, Cheikhou Kouyate; Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye, Joseph Lopy; Sadio Mane, Boulaye Dia, Keita Balde

Guinea Predicted XI (4-3-1-2): Aly Keita; Mohamed Camara, Saidou Sow, Ibrahima Conte, Issiaga Sylla; Amadou Diawara, Ibrahima Cisse, Naby Keita; Aguibou Camara; Mohamed Bayo, Jose Kante

AFCON 2022: Senegal vs Guinea Head-to-Head Prediction 

Senegal were the runners-up in the last AFCON tournament, while Guinea were eliminated in round of 16 by the eventual winner Algeria. 

Nevertheless, Senegal and Guinea are favorites to qualify for the round of 16 and will be looking to secure a top spot to avoid any tough team in the knockout stage.

Both the nations will be intent on winning this tough game, although Senegal looks favorite and will edge past Guinea. 

Prediction: Senegal 2-0 Guinea