Eritrea v Guinea preview: Africa Cup of Nations meeting on 16 November
Eritrea host second-placed Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations, days after the two sides last met.
Eritrea host Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations. Kick-off is at 16 November 2026 17:00.
The table
Guinea are 2nd in the Africa Cup of Nations table with 6 points from 3 matches. Their record is 2 wins and 1 defeat, with 4 goals scored and 3 conceded.
Eritrea are 4th with 1 point from 3 matches. They have 1 draw and 2 defeats so far, with 2 goals scored and 8 conceded.
Eritrea's form
Eritrea's most recent match was a 1-2 away defeat against Guinea. Before that, they lost 0-5 at home to South Africa. Before that, they drew 1-1 away against Kenya.
Earlier still, Eritrea won 2-1 away against Eswatini. Before that, they beat Eswatini 2-0 at home. That gives them 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches.
Guinea's form
Guinea's latest result was a 2-1 home win over Eritrea. Before that, they beat Kenya 1-0 at home. Before that, they lost 1-2 away against South Africa. That gives them 2 wins and 1 defeat from their last 3 matches.
Previous meeting
One previous meeting between the two sides is listed. On 12 November 2026, Guinea beat Eritrea 2-1. This time Eritrea are the hosts.
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