In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Libya faces Tunisia on Tuesday at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi in an effort to avenge their previous defeat. Youssef Msakni, Ali Maaloul, and Haythem Jouini scored in Tunis on Friday to help the Eagles of Carthage defeat the Mediterranean Knights 3-0.
With seven points from three games, Tunisia remained at the top of Group J following the most recent round, while Libya came in third with just three points. Even though he has options to change his team, Tunisia’s head coach Jalel Kadri may continue with the same lineup after such a convincing victory. Jouini, who scored their third goal last week, will be aiming for his first start with the national team after making a good impression on his debut.
Prediction
Libya is three points behind the top two in the group, but they are still in the race. The Mediterranean Knights will give their north African neighbors a serious run for their money and can be difficult to beat at home.
Tunisia, on the other hand, is a good team with talented players on every position. They figured out how to beat then-protecting title holders France in the gathering phases of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Despite the difficulties they faced in Tunis, the Eagles of Carthage should still prevail here.
Prediction: Tunisia 1-2 Libya
Head-To-Head
- Tunisia has won 19 of the 32 matches it has played against Libya, while Libya has lost six of those matches.
- In June 2015, Libya defeated Tunisia 1-0 in the African Nations Championship.
- Libya has been defeated five times in Tunisia’s history.
- So far in the AFCON qualifiers, Tunisia has not let in a single goal. Gabon is the only other team that hasn’t scored yet.
- Libya is on their worst losing streak since October-November 2021, when they lost their first three games.
- Tunisia has won their last two games, and for the first time since June-September 2022, they could win three in a row (3).
- In their last four games, Tunisia has kept three straight scores.
- Tunisia’s last five objectives have all come from various players.
Team news
Haythem Jouini scored on his debut for Tunisia, and the 29-year-old will go into Tuesday’s match with confidence.
Due to an injury concern, Seifeddine Jaziri was forced to leave the game against Libya just past the hour mark. This could have kept him out of contention for this one.
Having changed his worldwide devotion from France, Yan Valery was as of late given his originally run-out with the guests and could make his full introduction here.
Muaid Ellafi, Libya’s active leading scorer, is likely to start this time around after coming off the bench last time.
At the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi, Talal Farhat had a bad day, but the defender is expected to keep his spot in the starting lineup.
Lineup
Libya
- Ellafi
- Al Munir, Farhat, Yusuf, Ben Wali
- Ben Amer, Al Musrati, Ellafi
- Elhouni, Issa, Soula
Tunisia
- Dahmen
- Kechrida, Meriah, Talbi, Maaloul
- Al Arbi, Skhiri, Laidouni
- Mejbri, Jouini, Msakni
Betting Tips
Result: Tunisia’s goals above and below 2.5: Both teams to score over 2.5: Yes
Where to watch
Available on Eurosport app.