The Matchday 8 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Malawi and Liberia will take place on September 8 at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Malawi vs. Liberia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Malawi vs. Liberia
Malawi (4-4-2): Charles Thom – Stanley Sanudi, Dennis Chembezi, Lawrence Chaziya, Precious Sambani – John Banda, Chimwemwe Idana, Gerald Phiri Jr., Peter Banda – Gabadinho Mhango, Khuda Muyaba.
Liberia (4-3-3): Ashley Williams – Sampson Dweh, Daniel Paye, Alvin Maccornel, Jeremy Saygbe – Allen Njie, Abu Kamara, Murphy Dorley – Terrence Tisdell, Kpah Sherman, Peter Wilson.
Malawi
In their last outing, Malawi secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Mozambique at home. This result ended a three-match winless streak in the qualifiers (1 draw, 2 losses). Currently, Malawi sits third in their group with four points, needing a win to keep their qualification hopes alive.
- Malawi has not lost in their last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in any of their last 7 home qualifier games.
- A total of under 2.5 goals has been recorded in 4 of Malawi's last 6 home matches in this competition.
Liberia
Liberia comes into this match after a 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in their previous qualifier. The team is fourth in the group with two points and remains winless in the current campaign. Liberia needs a victory to boost their chances of advancing.
- Liberia has not won in their last 6 away matches in World Cup qualifiers (2 draws, 4 losses).
- In 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament, no more than two goals have been scored.
- Both teams scored in 3 of Liberia's last 5 away matches in the qualifiers.
Malawi vs. Liberia: Match Prediction
Malawi has demonstrated resilience at home, often managing to secure positive results. Their defensive solidity has been a key factor, with the team rarely conceding more than once on home turf. Meanwhile, Liberia has struggled on the road, failing to secure wins in their last six away outings.
Considering these factors, this encounter is likely to be a tightly contested affair. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
