Eswatini vs Angola: result 2-2 and analysis
World Cup - Qualification AfricaGroup Stage - 9Kick-off on October 8, 2025 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
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What was the result of Eswatini vs Angola?
Eswatini and Angola drew 2-2 on October 8, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 48′J. FiguareidoEswatini
- 54′J. FiguareidoEswatini
- 69′Jonathan BuatuAngola
- 80′Ary PapelAngola
Official lineup for Eswatini vs Angola
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Eswatini
- 7J. Figuareido
- 6M. Mkhonto
- 9B. Ndzabandzaba
- 10Andy Junior Magagula
- 11P. Mkhontfo
- 3N. Shongwe
- 13S. Mabilisa
- 18G. Gamedze
- 19Lindo Thembinkosi Mkhonta
- 22Simanga Masangane
- 16M. L. Makhanya
Angola
4-4-2- 19Mabululu
- 14B. Manuel
- 10Milson
- 15Beni
- 16Fredy
- 18Zito Luvumbo
- 13Tó Carneiro
- 5David Carmo
- 3Jonathan Buatu
- 2Hossi
- 22Neblú
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Eswatini have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Angola have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Libya(away) | 0-2 | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Cameroon(away) | 0-3 | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Tanzania(home) | 1-2 | COSAFA Cup |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Madagascar(away) | 1-1 | COSAFA Cup |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Mauritius(home) | 3-3 | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Mauritius(home) | 3-1 | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Libya(home) | 0-1 | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Congo DR(home) | 0-2 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Zambia(away) | 2-1 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Kenya(home) | 1-1 | African Nations Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Eswatini wins, 2 draws, 1 Angola win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | Angola 1-0 Eswatini | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Aug 3, 2019 | Angola 1-1 Eswatini | African Nations Championship |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Eswatini 1-1 Angola | African Nations Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Eswatini score 0.8 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Angola score 1.5 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | 0.8 | 1.7 | 4 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| Angola | 1.5 | 0.9 | 4 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Eswatini sit 6th in World Cup - Qualification Africa (3 points from 10 matches) and Angola sit 4th (12 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Angola | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 12 |
| 6 | Eswatini | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 3 |
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