Comoros and Senegal meet for the first time at senior international level when they face each other in a friendly at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with a 13:00 GMT kick-off. Nasser Eddy, NCI Sport consultant and presenter of the European Champions League on radio Nostalgie, believes the match could end in a draw, priced at 5.76 by 1xBet, with both teams scoring available at 2.60.
The fixture comes during the extended FIFA international window running from late September into early October, after both sides began their African Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns.
Comoros seeking another attacking performance
Comoros have made a broadly expected start to qualifying, losing 3-1 away to Cameroon in Garoua before beating Namibia 1-0 in Moroni.
The Coelacanths have scored in each of their past four matches in all competitions, including two friendlies in June. Bendjaloud Youssouf and Zaydou Youssouf have both made decisive contributions recently, recording one goal and one assist each across the past three matches.
Their attacking approach has also been reflected in their corner statistics, with Comoros averaging more than five corners per game across their past two official fixtures. The number one has appeared in the scoreline in each of their last five matches under manager Hubert Velud.
Bendjaloud Youssouf is the player to watch. The 32-year-old FC Sochaux right-back provided an assist against Cameroon before scoring the decisive goal against Namibia. His experience, physical capacity and forward runs could again be important against Senegal.
Senegal beginning a new era
Senegal, the winners of the most recent African Cup of Nations, have started qualifying less convincingly. They drew 1-1 in Mozambique before recording a narrow but valuable 1-0 victory in Ethiopia four days later.
The Lions of Teranga are entering a new cycle under Patrick Vieira following the retirements of senior figures including Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly. Their squad retains considerable international and world-class ability, but Vieira may need time to establish his preferred systems and tactics.
Senegal have scored at least once in each of their last six matches in all competitions and opened the scoring in their past four official games. They have also averaged six corners per match in their opening two qualifying fixtures.
Vieira is expected to rotate his team, giving more players game time, testing tactical options and protecting key members of the squad ahead of a long season.
This will be the first meeting between the two countries’ senior teams, adding significance despite the friendly status.
Match prediction and key prices
Eddy’s prediction is a 1-1 draw, priced at 10.00, while both teams to score is available at 2.60. A total of more than 10 corners is also anticipated, with Bendjaloud Youssouf considered a possible goalscorer.
Comoros v Senegal will be broadcast on RTS. Odds may change.
