Central African Republic vs Madagascar Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)
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The Central African Republic have managed one win in four qualifying games thus far as they take on a Madagascar side looking to make history in the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle.
Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 19th March, 2025: UK – 4:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – FIFA+ / US – FIFA+
Key Stats
- Central African Republic have won the last three international matches between these teams. Overall record is: Central African Republic wins – 3, Madagascar wins – 1, draws – 2.
- The only previous World Cup qualifying matches between these teams were in round one of the 2018 edition in October 2015. Madagascar progressed to the next round with a 5-2 victory on aggregate following a 3-0 win and a 2-2 draw (both matches were played in Madagascar, the 3-0 win was their ‘away’ leg).
- Central African Republic have won only three of their previous 20 World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L14).
- Madagascar have won two and drawn one of their last three World Cup qualifying matches.
- Madagascar have kept two clean sheets in their last three World Cup qualifying matches.
Central African Republic vs Madagascar Prediction
The Central African Republic, under the management of former Cameroon international Rigobert Song, will want to build on an impressive African Nations Championship qualification round in December as they now take on an overachieving Madagascar side.
The Central African Republic defeated the aforementioned Cameroon on away goals in the second round of ANC qualification a couple of months ago but they have collected just four points from four games in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, also having struggled in qualification for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations last autumn.
They now face a Madagascar side that begin the fifth match day of the qualifying campaign sitting third in the table but just two points behind both Comoros and Ghana. They defeated Eswatini by two goals to one in their ANC qualifying tie, albeit that did involve a 1-0 defeat at home to a poor Eswatini side in December.
The Central African Republic will believe they can now improve following the appointment of Song and, with their home advantage, siding with them looks the way to go for this one.
Central African Republic vs Madagascar Tip: Double chance – Central African Republic to win or draw
