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Sao Tome and Principe face-off with Malawi on Monday in their final qualifying game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, looking to get a point across the board. Ranked 195th in the world, the Warriors of the Equator have lost every single qualifying fixture to sit rock bottom of Group H without a point in the bag.
Their most recent clash ended in a 6-0 loss against Tunisia on Friday. Elias Saad and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane struck apiece, while Firat Chaouat and Ismael Gharbi scored apiece too as Sao Tome were handed their heaviest loss of the qualifiers.
Seychelles are the only team besides them in the CAF zone to have lost every single game so far. As much as they will aim to secure at least a point here, Malawi may not show them any remorse.
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The Flames are out of the race too, with only 10 points from eight games, while also having their last clash canceled due to Equatorial Guinea being unable to travel to the Malawian capital, Lilongwe.
Having won twice from their opening three games, Malawi were looking to cause a real surprise here, but it wasn't long before their momentum was punctured. Three losses in a row - to Equatorial Guinea, Namibia and Tunisia - severely dented their hopes as Malawi struggled to recover from that dip in their next couple of games.
Sao Tome and Principe vs Malawi Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There has been just one clash between the sides in history, with Malawi beating Sao Tome 3-1 in their earlier World Cup qualifying encounter on 6 June 2024.
- Sao Tome are one of the only two teams (Seychelles being the other) who have lost every single qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the CAF zone.
- With 26 goals conceded, Sao Tome have the worst defensive record in the CAF zone after only Seychelles (46) and Djibouti (31).
Sao Tome and Principe vs Malawi Prediction
Both teams are knocked out from the World Cup race but Malawi could still go for the win here as Sao Tome have been one of the worst sides in the qualifying campaign with nine defeats from nine.
An easy win for the Flames is on the cards.
Prediction: Sao Tome and Principe 0-3 Malawi
Sao Tome and Principe vs Malawi Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Malawi to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
