Tunisia vs Mauritania Preview – Match Preview
Tunisia have been in great form recently. In their October World Cup qualifiers, they easily beat São Tomé & Príncipe 6-0 and Namibia 3-0. Earlier in September, they also won against Liberia 3-0 and Equatorial Guinea 1-0.
The Carthage Eagles have won four of their last five matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding just two. They have also been unbeatable at home, winning all of their last five home games without conceding a goal and scoring 16 times. Tunisia have been very strong on home turf, winning six of their eight home meetings with Mauritania.
Mauritania, on the other hand, have struggled in recent matches. In October’s World Cup qualifiers, they drew 0-0 with Sudan and lost 4-0 to Senegal. Earlier in September, they managed a 2-0 win over Togo and a 0-0 draw with South Sudan.
The Lions of Chinguetti have only one win in their last five games, with three draws and one loss, scoring just three goals while conceding four. Away from home, they have drawn three and lost two of their last five matches, scoring three goals and conceding seven.
Mauritania have found it hard to get wins lately, and facing Tunisia away will be a big challenge — they have never beaten Tunisia in their 12 past meetings.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Tunisia vs Mauritania |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| Date (Today) | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Kick-off | 10:15 PM IST ( 17:30 UTC) |
| Venue | Hammadi Agrebi Stadium |
| City | Radès, Tunisia |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Tunisia Win | Mauritania Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Tunisia vs Mauritania – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2024 | International Friendly | Tunisia | Mauritania | 0-0 |
| 16 Jan 2022 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Tunisia | Mauritania | 4-0 |
| 30 Nov 2021 | WAFF / Arab Cup | Tunisia | Mauritania | 5-1 |
| 10 Oct 2021 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Mauritania | Tunisia | 0-0 |
| 07 Oct 2021 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Tunisia | Mauritania | 3-0 |
Tunisia – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Tunisia | Namibia | 3-0 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | São Tomé & Príncipe | Tunisia | 0-6 |
| 08 Sep 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Equatorial Guinea | Tunisia | 0-1 |
| 06 Sep 2025 | Friendly | Egypt | Tunisia | 1-0 |
| 04 Sep 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Tunisia | Liberia | 3-0 |
Mauritania – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Senegal | Mauritania | 4-0 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Sudan | Mauritania | 0-0 |
| 09 Sep 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Mauritania | South Sudan | 0-0 |
| 05 Sep 2025 | World Cup Qualifier (CAF) | Mauritania | Togo | 2-0 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | African Nations Championship | Mauritania | Burkina Faso | 1-0 |
Tunisia vs Mauritania Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 1st (Group H – CAF Qual.) | 4 | 4-0-0 | 12 | 13 | 0 | +13 | W-W-W-W-L |
| Mauritania | 3rd (Group B – CAF Qual.) | 4 | 1-2-1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | −1 | D-D-W-D-L |
Tunisia vs Mauritania: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | Excellent home record with strong defence, having kept multiple clean sheets. Attack is very effective — they scored freely in recent qualifiers. Experienced midfield controls possession and tempo well. | Can struggle to break down defensive teams. Occasionally leave gaps at the back when pushing forward. Some inconsistency in finishing against deep blocks. |
| Mauritania | Defensively disciplined and compact, capable of frustrating stronger teams. Dangerous on counter-attacks and set-pieces. Team spirit and work rate are high. | Lack of attacking firepower — few goals scored recently. Struggle away from home. Low confidence due to poor head-to-head record vs Tunisia. |
Tunisia vs Mauritania Team News & Lineup
Tunisia (4-2-3-1):
Ben Said (GK); Dräger, Talbi, Ghandri, Maaloul; Laïdouni, Ben Romdhane, Skhiri; Achouri, Jaziri, Msakni.
Team news:
Tunisia have a mostly fit squad for this clash. Key players like Youssef Msakni, Elias Achouri, and Aïssa Laïdouni are expected to start. Goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said is likely to keep his place between the posts. Defender Montassar Talbi returns to strengthen the backline, while Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane will control the midfield.
Mauritania (4-3-3):
Niasse (GK); Abeid, Ba, Dellahi, Diakité; Thiam, El Hacen; Fofana, Kamara, Niass; Aboubakar Kamara.
Team news:
Mauritania will rely heavily on their experienced players like Aboubakar Kamara and El Hacen. Defender Aly Abeid is set to return to the starting XI, while Idrissa Thiam and Yaly Dellahi will be key in midfield. The team’s main challenge has been converting chances into goals.
Tunisia vs Mauritania Match Prediction
Tunisia are expected to win comfortably with a 2-0 scoreline.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Tunisia Win & BTTS: No | Tunisia have been dominant at home, keeping several clean sheets and scoring plenty. Mauritania struggle to score away. | ★★★★★ |
| Clean Sheet | Tunisia clean sheet – Yes | Tunisia’s defence is solid and they haven’t conceded in their last five home matches. | ★★★★☆ |
| HT/FT | Tunisia / Tunisia | Tunisia often start strong and maintain pressure through both halves. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Tunisia’s attack is in top form, while Mauritania could still create one or two counter chances. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Tunisia by 2 goals (2-0) | Tunisia likely to control the game comfortably at home, with better finishing power. | ★★★☆☆ |
