AFCON Qualifiers // Tuesday, 31st March 2026
ETH
Ethiopia
W L W L L
1-0
SAO
Sao Tome
L W L L L
Data-Backed Primary Pick
1X
Prediction: Ethiopia to win or draw
Result: WON
1.09
Bettor EdgeInsights
📊 Value Calculator
High Value (+EV)
Implied: 92% | Model: 100%
🔥 Goal Volatility
Tight Game (Under Favored)
Avg 1.45 combined goals per match.
⚡ Momentum Radar
Mixed Form
No active dominant streaks
Supporting BetsExtras
Under 2.5 Goals75% BTTS — No85%
Smart CombinationsMultiples
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes11%
Home Win & BTTS No62%
Draw & BTTS Yes1%
Draw & BTTS No8%
Away Win & BTTS Yes3%
Away Win & BTTS No15%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.518%
Home Win & Under 2.555%
Draw & Over 2.52%
Draw & Under 2.57%
Away Win & Over 2.55%
Away Win & Under 2.514%
Head to HeadRecord
2
Ethiopia
0
Draws
1
Sao Tome
Neutral Data Insufficient H2H data.
Key Stats DuelComparison
ETH
Metric
SAO
1.5
Goals For
0
1.4
Goals Against
0
30%
Clean Sheets
0%
4-0-6
W — D — L
1-1-8
Win Rate Comparison
40%
10%
Team RatingsGrades
Ethiopia
Overall
4.0
Scoring
5.0
Defence
5.3
Sao Tome
Overall
1.3
Scoring
0.0
Defence
10.0
Match LogArchives
Head to Head
27.03.26
AFCON: São Tomé and Príncipe
0
Ethiopia
3
11.10.15
WCQ: Ethiopia
3
São Tomé and Príncipe
0
08.10.15
WCQ: São Tome and Príncipe
1
Ethiopia
0
Recent Matches
Ethiopia
27.03.26
AFCON: São Tomé and Príncipe
0
Ethiopia
3
W
12.10.25
WCQ: Burkina Faso
3
Ethiopia
1
L
08.10.25
WCQ: Ethiopia
1
Guinea-Bissau
0
W
09.09.25
WCQ: Sierra Leone
2
Ethiopia
0
L
05.09.25
WCQ: Egypt
2
Ethiopia
0
L
02.08.25
FI: DC United
0
Ethiopia
3
W
24.03.25
WCQ: Ethiopia
6
Djibouti
1
W
21.03.25
WCQ: Ethiopia
0
Egypt
2
L
25.12.24
ANC: Sudan
2
Ethiopia
1
L
22.12.24
ANC: Ethiopia
0
Sudan
2
L
Sao Tome
27.03.26
ACN: São Tomé and Príncipe
0
Ethiopia
3
L
13.10.25
WCQ: São Tomé and Príncipe
1
Malawi
0
W
10.10.25
WCQ: São Tomé and Príncipe
0
Tunisia
6
L
09.09.25
WCQ: Namibia
3
São Tomé and Príncipe
0
L
04.09.25
WCQ: São Tomé and Príncipe
2
Equatorial Guinea
3
L
24.03.25
WCQ: Liberia
2
São Tomé and Príncipe
1
L
21.03.25
WCQ: Equatorial Guinea
2
São Tomé and Príncipe
0
L
09.06.24
WCQ: São Tomé and Príncipe
0
Liberia
1
L
06.06.24
WCQ: Malawi
3
São Tomé and Príncipe
1
L
26.03.24
ACN: South Sudan
0
São Tomé and Príncipe
0
D
Match AnalysisWriteup

On Tuesday, 31st March 2026, Ethiopia host Sao Tome in AFCON Qualifiers. We recommend Ethiopia to win or draw as the standout selection.

Ethiopia arrive showing mixed form, having recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 6 defeats from their last 10 outings.

Sao Tome are struggling away from home, with a record of 1W 1D 8L across 10 matches.

Historical meetings favour Ethiopia, who lead the head-to-head with 2 wins to Sao Tome's 1, with 0 draws from 3 encounters. Both teams have scored in 0% of those meetings.

Our verdict: ethiopia to win or draw at odds of 1.09 represents the most compelling value in this fixture.


Getting the better of the bookies means you have to be willing to dig into the facts. This AFCON Qualifiers match is a great place to start your betting day. You have to put your feelings aside and look strictly at what the numbers say.

The home team’s season record gives us the starting odds, but their latest games are what really matter the most. Those recent matches show us exactly how well they are scoring and defending right now, not three months ago. The away team brings a completely different set of stats to the table.

We have to see if their long-term form matches up with how they played last week to find any hidden value that the public missed. Plus, past games between these two teams always tell a unique story. Looking at their head-to-head history often highlights who normally controls the pace of the game.

Adding those past trends to how they are playing today makes picking the outcome much easier and way less stressful. Taking all of this into account, 1X is the absolute best bet, especially since it is paying out at @1.09. Once the match begins, we just sit back and relax.

The final score will show if our math was on point. Take a look at the rest of our daily tips to keep winning.

Quick AnswersFAQ
What is the recommended bet for Ethiopia vs Sao Tome? +
Our selection is 1X — Ethiopia to win or draw, priced at approximately 1.09. Tip confidence rating: 100%.
What is Ethiopia's current form? +
Ethiopia have won 4, drawn 0 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches.
How has Sao Tome been performing recently? +
Sao Tome have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 8 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show? +
Ethiopia lead with 2 wins versus Sao Tome's 1, with 0 draws across 3 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match? +
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 1.5 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 0%.
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