Tournament: Summer Olympics
Venue: Allianz Riviera (Nice)
Game Time: July 24, 2024, 11:00
In the 1st round of the group stage of the Olympic football tournament, the U-23 national teams of Guinea and New Zealand will face off. New Zealand, a dominant force in Oceania, will aim to demonstrate their competitiveness on the global stage.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Guinea:
- Won 3 out of their last 8 matches.
- New Zealand:
- Won all 6 games last year.
Team Analysis
Guinea: "The National Elephants" had a mixed performance in last year’s Africa Youth Cup of Nations. They advanced to the knockout stages with a crucial win against Congo and a draw with Ghana. However, they lost narrowly to Egypt in the semi-finals and to Mali on penalties in the third-place match. They secured their spot in the Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Indonesia in a play-off match.
New Zealand: "The OlyWhites" have faced little competition in Oceania since Australia moved to the AFC. They dominated the Olympic qualifying tournament, crushing Vanuatu and Fiji with large margins. However, a recent friendly match against Uzbekistan ended in a 1-3 loss, highlighting potential weaknesses against stronger teams.
Team News
Guinea:
- Conte is injured.
New Zealand:
- Gillion and three other key players are being reserved.
Possible Starting Lineups
Guinea (Possible line-up):
- M. Keita – M. Soumah, Oulare, N. Keita, B. Cissé – A. Camara, Moriba, A. Toure, N. Keita, Diawara – Bah.
New Zealand (Possible line-up):
- Paulsen – Boxall, Surman, Sutton, Bindon – Bell, Garbett, Old, Singh – Bidois, Waine.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first meeting between these teams.
Free Prediction for the Match: Guinea vs New Zealand
Given New Zealand's lack of experience against stronger international teams, Guinea is likely to capitalize on their competitive edge. We expect a victory for the African side.
Prediction: Guinea to win (odd: 1.71).
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