Liam Duckstein
This Group Stage clash at Brann Stadion in Bergen carries real weight for both sides. Madagascar and South Sudan already met in this very tournament just days ago, producing a 1-1 draw that left both teams in a tight spot in the standings. A second meeting so quickly is rare and adds a sharp edge to what is already a decisive fixture. With Comoros sitting at the top of the group after an extraordinary 17-0 win, both Madagascar and South Sudan know that anything less than a win here could end their qualifying ambitions. The pressure is entirely mutual.
Without individual player data available, pinpointing standout performers is difficult. That said, the players who converted in the first meeting, specifically the goal scorers in that 1-1 draw, will be the ones to watch. Both sides will be looking to their most creative attacking options to break the deadlock this time around.
Hot stat: South Sudan have lost four consecutive matches by a combined score of 13-0 against Uganda and Tanzania in their most recent form run before this tournament, which makes their 1-1 draw against Madagascar a notable result in context.
| 🏆 Tournament: | CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2028, First Round |
| 🏟 Venue: | Brann Stadion, Bergen |
| 🗓️ Date: | 09.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 15:00 CEST |
Madagascar (w) vs South Sudan (w) Prediction
Both teams drew 1-1 in their opening group match, which was also against each other. That result gives us a direct reference point. Neither side managed to dominate, and the scoreline reflected a genuinely balanced contest. Given that both teams now need a win to stay in contention behind Comoros, we expect a more open and committed game this time.
Madagascar have the slightly better overall record this year, with one win from three matches, and their form string shows more recent wins compared to South Sudan’s longer losing run. South Sudan’s recent form before this tournament was poor, dropping heavy defeats to Uganda and Tanzania. That form drop is hard to ignore entirely, even accounting for the competitive step-up in tournament play.
We predict a Madagascar win. They showed enough stability in the first meeting, and South Sudan’s underlying form trend across the last two months is weaker. A narrow home-side advantage in terms of form and year stats edges this one toward Madagascar.
Neither team showed an aggressive defensive approach in their first encounter, and both conceded at least once. South Sudan have struggled to keep clean sheets in recent months, and Madagascar’s attack should find openings. Both teams scoring again is a real possibility given the first match result.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Madagascar (w) to Win & Both Teams to Score |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 6.5 |
Team Analysis
Madagascar have played three matches this year, winning one and drawing two. Their form string reads as mixed across the longer term, but a win and a draw in recent outings shows some positive momentum. Their most recent match was the 1-1 draw with South Sudan on 05 June 2026, where they managed to stay level despite facing a side that had been battered in earlier matches. Before this tournament, Madagascar drew 0-0 with Botswana and lost 0-1 to Malawi, suggesting their attack has been inconsistent. The 1-0 win over Namibia earlier in the year remains their standout result and shows they can grind out narrow victories.
South Sudan enter this match on the back of that same 1-1 draw with Madagascar. Their tournament record before this event was alarming, losing 0-5 to Uganda and 0-4 to Tanzania in consecutive matches. They did manage a 3-1 win over Burundi in June 2025, which shows attacking capability against lower-ranked opposition. Their world ranking is considerably stronger than Madagascar’s on paper, but their recent form tells a different story. The 0-4 loss to Kenya and the heavy Uganda defeat point to defensive fragility that Madagascar could exploit.
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Possible Starting Lineups
No individual player data was available for Madagascar at the time of writing. Based on their results, Madagascar appear to set up in a compact defensive shape that allows them to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, which was evident in their 1-0 win over Namibia and the disciplined draw with South Sudan. A 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 setup is plausible given that style of play. Their goal scorer from the first South Sudan meeting will be a key figure to watch again.
South Sudan’s individual player data was also unavailable. Their attacking intent was visible in the 3-1 win over Burundi, suggesting they can play with width and direct forward play. The defensive record, conceding 13 goals across two matches against Uganda and Tanzania, points to a high defensive line or poor organization at the back. A 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 structure would suit their attacking ambitions in this must-win scenario. The player who scored in the draw with Madagascar remains their most important attacking threat.
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TipsGG Match Prediction
This rematch carries more tension than the first meeting. Both teams know the group situation, and a draw serves neither of them well with Comoros already pulling away at the top. Madagascar showed they can stay organized and take their chances, while South Sudan’s defensive record in recent months raises genuine doubts about their ability to hold a lead or contain a determined opponent.
We predict Madagascar to edge this one. Their form this year is more positive, and South Sudan’s heavy defeats to stronger African sides suggest their defensive shape can be broken down with patience. A 2-1 scoreline in favour of Madagascar feels like a reasonable outcome, with both teams finding the net as they did in the first encounter. To be honest, the first match result gives us the clearest possible signal that goals are likely from both ends again.
