Senegal vs Mauritania Prediction & Betting Tips

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Senegal made it four wins in a row in this qualifying series when they defeated South Sudan 5-0 in their recent game. The hosts took the bull by the horns from the first minute as they imposed themselves on the opposition. Ismaila Sarr opened the scoring in the first half, before Sadio Mane added the second in the 46th minute. Two goals in six minutes from Sarr and Nicolas Jackson ensured that Senegal are four goals up in the 60th minute. Cherif Ndiaye would put the icing on the cake in the 75th minute to bring Senegal inches closer to the 2026 World Cup.

The hosts must win this game if they want to pick up the only automatic qualification ticket available in Group B. They sit in first place with 21 points from nine matches, two points ahead of DR Congo who sit in second place. It is also worthy to note that Senegal are unbeaten at home in these qualifiers, with three wins and a draw from four matches.

Meanwhile, Mauritania extended their unbeaten run to three matches last Friday, when they shared the spoils with Sudan. The match was cagey and keenly contested, with the two nations failing to get on the score sheet. The result ensured that Mauritania failed to concede in their last three World Cup qualifying matches.

Away from home, Mauritania are yet to win a game in this qualifiers. They drew three and won one of their four matches so far, scoring two, and conceding four. Qualifying for the Mundial is out of reach for the Northwest African nation but they will look to return to winning ways. The visitors sit in fifth place in Group G with seven points from nine matches.

Senegal vs Mauritania Prediction

Senegal are heavy favourites to win this game because they are unbeaten in this qualifying series (6W, 3D), while Mauritania won one, drew four, and lost four of their nine games. Senegal also won the two head-to-head meetings between the two nation, without conceding a goal.

We do not expect the hosts to concede in this match because they kept five clean sheets in their last six World Cup qualifying matches and the two meetings between the two countries.

Lastly, we anticipate under 2.5 goals because the two head-to-head meetings between the two nations averaged 1 goal per game and Mauritania’s last five World Cup qualifying matches averaged 1.8 goals per game.

Afolabi Ezekiel- October 13, 2025

Senegal vs Mauritania Betting Tips

Under 2.5 Goals

OK

2.35 Odds

Senegal 2-0

OK

5.50 Odds