Qatar vs Senegal Prediction

Both Qatar and Senegal are bottom of their World Cup group with zero points. Senegal lost their opening game to the Netherlands 2-0. Qatar lost to Ecuador 2 to 0 in their first game. USA TODAY Sports' World Cups picks and predictions for Senegal vs. Qatar are as follows:

Qatar and Senegal are playing each other in a friendly match. Senegal is ranked 18th in the FIFA rankings. Qatar created just .30 xG against Ecuador. The game will be won in midfield. Senegal more than held serve against the Netherlands. They have aspirations of advancing to the Round of 16. Sadio Mane is injured. He will not play. Qatar will sit up "not to lose" and hope to get a team resting players. For Senegal, they will play a side resting. It would be the expectation for the African Cup Champions. If they can do that, there's no reason why they shouldn't expect them to do it here.

Senegal to score in the first 15 minutes of the match is +390 at Caesars. Qatar vs Senegal is a match to bet on.

Senegal is the favorite in the match between Qatar and Ecuador. Senegal has more tactical talent for this type of matchup. Qatar looked shaky in their opening game against Ecuador due to the pressure of being a host country. A loss here will effectively eliminate Qatar from the competition.

Qatar and Senegal are playing a friendly match. Qatar will be desperate to win, while Senegal will want to avoid defeat. Senegal's defense is strong, with Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy as the goalkeepers.

Sadio Mane is out injured for Senegal. Cheikhou Kouyate is a doubtable player for Qatar.