Comoros and Senegal meet for the first time at senior level when they face each other in a gala friendly at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with kick-off at 13:00 GMT.
The match forms part of an extended FIFA international window running from late September into early October, following the opening two rounds of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nasser Eddy, a consultant for NCI Sport and presenter of the UEFA Champions League on radio Nostalgie, expects a competitive contest and has identified a draw, priced at 5.76 with 1xBet, as a possible outcome.
Comoros showing attacking consistency
Comoros began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 defeat by Cameroon in Garoua before responding with a 1-0 home victory over Namibia in Moroni.
The Coelacanths have scored at least once in each of their past four matches in all competitions, including two friendlies in June. Bendjaloud Youssouf and Zaydou Youssouf have both contributed one goal and one assist across the team’s three most recent games.
Their attacking approach has also been reflected in their set-piece numbers, with Comoros averaging more than five corners per match across their past two official fixtures. The number one has appeared in the scoreline of each of their last five games under manager Hubert Velud.
Bendjaloud Youssouf is the player to watch. The 32-year-old FC Sochaux full-back supplied an assist against Cameroon and scored the winning goal against Namibia. His experience, stamina and forward runs could again be important against Senegal.
Senegal beginning a new era
Senegal, the winners of the last Africa Cup of Nations, have made a cautious start to qualifying under new manager Patrick Vieira. They drew 1-1 away to Mozambique before edging Ethiopia 1-0 four days later.
The Lions of Teranga are beginning a new cycle following the arrivals of Vieira and the international retirements of senior figures including Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly. Although Senegal possess considerable international and world-class talent, Vieira may need time to establish his preferred systems and tactics.
Senegal have still scored in each of their last six matches in all competitions and have 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 squad in Marseille, allowing more players to gain minutes, testing different tactical approaches and protecting key players ahead of a long season.
Prediction and key figures
The forecast is for both teams to score, priced at 2.60, with a 1-1 draw available at 10. Comoros and Senegal have both found the net consistently, while the match is expected to produce more than 10 corners in total.
A goal for Bendjaloud Youssouf is also considered possible after his recent decisive performances.
The match will be broadcast on RTS. Odds may change.