Match Summary
Tunisia defeated Mauritania 1:0. The match was played in Friendlies 2019. Goals were scored by A. Layouni 78′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Tunisia made 6 substitutions, Mauritania made 6.
Match Events
Key match events between Tunisia and Mauritania — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: H. Rafia
Lineups
Tunisia lined up in a — formation under M. Kbaïer, while Mauritania deployed a — under C. Martins.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Tunisia is 6.90, compared to 6.80 for Mauritania. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Tunisia's highest-rated starter is E. Skhiri (6.90), while Mauritania's best-rated player is M. Dellahi (6.90).
Midfield Control
Tunisia field 11 midfielders averaging 6.90, versus Mauritania's 11 rated 6.80. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Tunisia and 50% for Mauritania. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Tunisia's starting XI is 32.8 (youngest: E. Skhiri (30), oldest: Y. Msakni (35)), while Mauritania average 28.7 (youngest: H. Tanjy (27), oldest: N. Diaw (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Tunisia's starters average 1 league appearances each, versus 1 for Mauritania. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Tunisia have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Mauritania show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Tunisia vs Mauritania Head to Head Results
Tunisia and Mauritania have met 9 times — Tunisia won 5, Mauritania won 0, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Tunisia leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 21 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (17 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Tunisia are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2021.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (9)
API data: 19 Apr 2026