Cameroon vs Mauritius Prediction 17.11.2023

• Competition: World Cup qualification Africa - Group D
• Date: Friday, 17th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 19:00 UTC / 20.00 CET
• Venue: Japoma Stadium (Douala)

Cameroon aim to get their CAF World Cup qualification campaign off to a strong start when they welcome Mauritius to Japoma Stadium for their opening Group D match on Friday.

Despite the skepticism surrounding their capabilities and being considered outsiders in the 2022 World Cup, Cameroon not only avoided embarrassment but exceeded all expectations by accumulating an impressive four points from three played matches. While their adventure may have ended in the group stage, the Indomitable Lions can reflect on their Qatar campaign with a sense of fulfillment, notably for breaking a two-decade dry spell with a stunning 1-0 victory over the football powerhouse Brazil. Now, focusing on another final entry on the world's biggest stage in 2026, Rigobert Song's men are ready to demonstrate their worth in an undemanding qualifying group.

The favorites of Group D will test their strength against Mauritius, a team that ranks among the weaker on the African continent. While regular participants in various tournament qualifiers, the current 187th-ranked team in the world continues to dream of their first-ever World Cup final appearance. However, considering their limited potential, achieving that goal could be a lengthy process. The stark reality of being light-years away from any semblance of success, both on the continental and global stage, is vividly illustrated by the fact that Les Dodos have managed just one victory in their 20 World Cup qualification outings, drawing three and succumbing to 16 defeats during that span.

Cameroon vs Mauritius Betting Tips: AH1 -2.0

Undoubtedly, the World Cup 2026 qualifying draw has smiled upon Cameroon, gifting them tailor-made opponents in the first phase, positioning them favorably to emerge atop Group D. Despite experiencing a recent downturn with three consecutive winless matches, Rigobert Song's side is poised for a comeback into the winning groove this week, facing off against the group's underdog. Moreover, the Indomitable Lions have been relentless against Mauritius in their previous encounters, completely dismantling them in each of the last four head-to-head matches with an imposing goal difference of 16-1. 

Although their last encounters date back to 2011, we firmly believe that their dominance over the smaller nation will remain unwavering, and anything short of a resounding victory for the five-time Africa Cup of Nations champions would be a major surprise. Despite Les Dodos securing some surprising victories recently, their away performances don't provide much room for optimism as they visit Japoma Stadium, having suffered eight defeats in their last 10 competitive visits. The difference in quality between these nations is heaven and earth, so we strongly believe that the Cameroonians will start their qualification campaign in a winning manner and pack a few goals into the opposition's net.