Namibia vs Cameroon match summary and prediction — Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
There is barely anything between Namibia and Cameroon on our numbers. Form trajectory, a side-by-side comparison, the head-to-head record and where the model does — and does not — commit.
The fixture at a glance
Namibia face Cameroon on 16 November 2026. Cameroon are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 38%. This group stage 4 fixture in Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification is listed as Namibia - Cameroon. Kick-off is 13:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Namibia: they come in on back-to-back defeats, following one win, one draw and one defeat before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Across those five they scored one and conceded nine, with two clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 35.0 out of 100, and they sit 3rd on a goal difference of 0.
Cameroon: they come in on the back of a win, following two wins, one draw and one defeat before that. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, worth 10 points. It leaves them unbeaten in four. Across those five they scored seven and conceded three, with two clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 38.8 out of 100, and they sit 1st on a goal difference of +2.
Side by side
| Statistic | Namibia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 3rd | 1st |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLWDL | WDWWL |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 10 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 1 / 9 | 7 / 3 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 2 | 2 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 35.0 | 38.8 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 36% | 38% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Namibia 35.0 versus Cameroon 38.8, a gap of 3.8, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.35, over 2.5 goals at 50% and both teams to score at 50%.
- First goal: Leans Namibia's way at 48%.
The call
The model does not commit. Cameroon is the nominal pick at 38%, but the three results sit close to even. Cameroon's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Namibia or Cameroon?
Cameroon, with an implied win probability of roughly 38%. The full split is 36% Namibia, 26% the draw and 38% Cameroon.
When and where is Namibia vs Cameroon being played?
16 November 2026, kick-off 13:00 UTC.
Have Namibia and Cameroon met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Namibia and Cameroon?
Namibia have taken 4 points from their last five (LLWDL), Cameroon 10 from theirs (WDWWL). Most recently Namibia took a 0-6 defeat away at Russia and Cameroon a 1-0 win away at Ivory Coast.
How many goals are expected in Namibia vs Cameroon?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.35 — 1.35 for Namibia and 1.00 for Cameroon. It rates over 2.5 goals at 50%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 50%, so its call is no.