Niger vs Mauritania Prediction 8 June 2026

With just one place separating the teams in the FIFA rankings, this promises to be a closely contested encounter between two evenly matched African sides.

Mauritania endured a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing near the bottom of its group and falling well short of contention. The team also exited the Arab Cup qualifiers at an early stage and has struggled to turn competitive performances into positive results. Despite showing resilience in a narrow defeat to Argentina and earning a draw against Angola in its most recent outing, Mauritania remains without a victory in its last eight matches.

Niger can take more positives from its recent qualification campaign. The team finished second in its group behind Morocco and performed above expectations throughout the process. However, recent friendlies have not produced the desired results. Draws against Libya and Benin were followed by a defeat to Togo, extending Niger's winless run to five matches. While the visitors have been difficult to beat, they have also lacked the attacking edge needed to convert draws into victories.

The two teams appear very evenly matched on paper. Both have struggled for wins in recent months, both tend to play low-scoring matches, and neither side will benefit from home support. Given their similar level and current form, there is little to separate them heading into this fixture.

In our opinion, a draw looks like the most likely outcome. Neither team arrives with strong momentum, and a cautious approach is expected in what is ultimately a friendly encounter between closely matched opponents.

Prediction: Draw 2.95