Madagascar vs Central African Republic: result 2-0 and analysis
World Cup - Qualification AfricaGroup Stage - 7Kick-off on September 4, 2025 at 04:00 PM (UTC)National Sports Complex Pitch 1, Saint Pierre
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What was the result of Madagascar vs Central African Republic?
Madagascar won 2-0 on September 4, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 45′W. CaddyMadagascar
- 59′A. RandrianantenainaMadagascar
Official lineup for Madagascar vs Central African Republic
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Madagascar
4-3-3- 11E. H. Raheriniaina
- 9W. Caddy
- 7R. Raveloson
- 14C. Couturier
- 6M. Ilaimaharitra
- 15E. Kari
- 18M. Jean-Pierre
- 20A. Randrianantenaina
- 5S. Trémoulet
- 2R. Rabemanantsoa
- 1G. Dupire
Central African Republic
3-5-2- 7I. Ngoma
- 11M. Djimet
- 14L. Namgbema
- 19Melky-Jerede Ndokomandji
- 23H. Gambor
- 13G. Oualengbe
- 2Kenny Kima Beyissa
- 21C. Mbai Assem
- 6A. Youga
- 4C. Basse-Zokana
- 16M. Abimala
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Madagascar have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Central African Republic have 1, 4 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Morocco(home) | 2-3 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Sudan(home) | 1-0 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Kenya(away) | 1-1 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Burkina Faso(away) | 2-1 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Central African Republic(home) | 2-0 | African Nations Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Tanzania(home) | 0-0 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Madagascar(away) | 0-2 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Mauritania(home) | 0-1 | African Nations Championship |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Burkina Faso(away) | 2-4 | African Nations Championship |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Guinea(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Madagascar wins, 1 draw, 2 Central African Republic wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Madagascar 2-0 Central African Republic | African Nations Championship |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Central African Republic 1-4 Madagascar | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Central African Republic 2-0 Madagascar | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Madagascar 0-3 Central African Republic | Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Madagascar 2-2 Central African Republic | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
| Oct 10, 2015 | Central African Republic 0-3 Madagascar | World Cup - Qualification Africa |
Last archived meeting: Madagascar vs Central African Republic on Aug 13, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Madagascar score 1.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Central African Republic score 0.5 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 1.1 | 1.4 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Central African Republic | 0.5 | 1.8 | 3 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Madagascar sit 2nd in World Cup - Qualification Africa (19 points from 10 matches) and Central African Republic sit 5th (8 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Madagascar | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 19 |
| 5 | Central African Republic | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 8 |
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