Prediction: Kenya vs Senegal

Verdict: Sadio Mane to score first.

Best odds: 3

Bookmaker: Bet365

Kenya and Senegal are preparing to take each other on in the final round of Group C of this year’s African Cup of Nations, and the stakes are extremely high. The winner of this game will join Algeria, the only team in the group to win both of their games so far, in the round of 16, while the defeated team will face an anxious wait to see if they can maybe go through as the best third-place side. A draw favors Senegal over Kenya due to their better goal-difference.

Kenya

After their opening-round 2-0 defeat to Algeria, Kenya pulled a great comeback in the second round against Tanzania, where the came back from behind twice to win the game by 3-2. They will be flying high on the back of that result, and are sure to give their best to stop their opponents.

Team News

Coach Sebastien Migne sent out two fairly different lineups in the previous two games, and it will certainly be interesting to see how many changes he makes this time. However, it feels safe to assume that Francis Kahata, who started both games so far but was replaced in both, will lose his place in the team. Against Tanzania, he was substituted after only 32 minutes following a particularly poor display.

Senegal

Senegal’s trajectory has been opposite to that of Kenya. They beat Tanzania 2-0 in the opening round, before losing 0-1 to Algeria. They will be looking to put matters right against Kenya and book a place in the round of 16.

Team News

Schalke 04 defender Salif Sane has been ruled out with an ankle injury, but he might be available in the next round should Senegal go through. Stade de Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr, who put in a fine performance against Tanzania but was dropped against Algeria, may well return to the starting XI for this clash.

Conclusion

Far from Kenya being unable to spring a surprise, Senegal are the obvious favorites to win this game and secure passage to the round of 16. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, who had a superb 2018/19 season and helped his team win the Champions League, may play a huge role here.

Verdict: Sadio Mane to score first.

Best odds: 3

Bookmaker: Bet365