Senegal begin the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying series when they host Togo at the Stade Lat Dior on Wednesday.The Teranga Lions received a bye to this stage by virtue of their high ranking on the continent while Togo saw off Comoros in the last stage with a 3-1 aggregate victory.Senegal have not been in action since suffering a defeat on penalties against South Africa in the COSAFA Cup final in July.Togo were on the wrong end of a 1-0 defeat to Gambia in a friendly in June. James Gomez scored the match-winner in the 74th minute. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Les Éperviers du Togo (@les_eperviers_du_togo_officiel)Senegal and Togo have been drawn in Group H of the qualifiers alongside Congo and Namibia. A positive start is therefore necessary to boost chances of participation at the showpiece tournament.Senegal vs Togo Head-to-HeadThe two sides have met on 23 previous occasions and Togo boast a better record in matches between the sides.The Sparrowhawks have nine wins to their name, while eight matches in the past have ended in a share of the spoils. Senegal were victorious on six occasions.Their most recent meeting came in a 2006 World Cup qualifier when Togo picked up a 2-2 draw away from home en-route to their first participation at the World Cup.Senegal form guide: L-W-W-W-WTogo form guide: L-W-L-D-LSenegal vs Togo Team NewsSenegalCoach Aliou Cisse called up 25 players for the qualifiers against Togo and Congo. The list is headlined by seasoned campaigners from elite clubs like Sadio Mane, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly.Injuries: NoneSuspension: None View this post on Instagram A post shared by Les Éperviers du Togo (@les_eperviers_du_togo_officiel)TogoCoach Paulo Duarte called up 26 players for the games against Senegal and Namibia. The list is dominated by foreign-based players, although six domestic players have also been included.Injuries: NoneSuspension: NoneSenegal vs Togo Predicted XISenegal Predicted XI (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy (GK); Fode Ballo-Toure, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Ibrahima Mbaye; Joseph Lopy, Idrissa Gueye, Moustapha Name; Sadio Mane, Abdallah Dipo Sima, Ismaïla SarrTogo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Moubarak Aigba (GK); Adoul-Halimou Sama, Gustave Akueson, Moussa Bilal, Kangnivi Amatchoutchoui; Bilali Akoro, Henritsè Eninful, Floyd Ayite; Ihlas Bebou, Kevin Denkey, Kodjo LabaSenegal vs Togo PredictionSenegal are heavy favorites and have several proven word-beaters who can make a difference within their ranks.Togo are one of the biggest giant-killers on the continent but the hosts should have too much firepower for their West African rivals.Prediction: Senegal 2-0 TogoAlso See: Fabrizio Romano Exclusive: 5 biggest transfers which could happen before deadline day