Top spot in Group J of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign is up for grabs on Friday night when Tunisia and Libya go head-to-head.

Both teams are currently separated by just one point heading into their meeting at Stade Olympique de Rades which promises to be an enthralling affair.

Looking to build on an opening-day 4-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, Tunisia were forced to settle for a point in their second qualifier against Botswana on June 5.

Despite being in the ascendancy for large spells of the contest, Jalel Kadri’s men failed to find the all-important breakthrough at the Francistown Stadium.

As a result, the Eagles of Carthage currently lead the way in Group J, a point clear of Equatorial Guinea and Libya after the first two matchdays.

Next up is the task of facing off against an opposing outfit who are without a victory in the most recent seven editions of this fixture, winning just two of the previous 11 clashes overall.

Tunisia possible starting lineup:

Ben Cherifia; Maaloul, Meriah, Bronn, Drager; Skhiri, Chaalali, Mejbri; Laidouni; Jaziri, Msakni

Libya possible starting lineup:

Al-Wuheeshi; Hamza, Salama, Yousef, Fakroun; Al Shibli, Ellafi, Soulah, Faraj; Elmslaty, Zuway

Tunisia Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying form:

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Tunisia form (all competitions):

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Libya Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying form:

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Tunisia 2-0 Libya

Tunisia’s defensive nous, especially on home turf, means that Libya are set to have a hard time finding the back of the net in this one. We are tipping the hosts to have little problem cruising past their visitors and coming away with all three points in the end.