Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Dec 2025
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Gabon vs Ivory Coast
Gabon square off against Ivory Coast in this Africa Cup of Nations Group F encounter at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Wednesday 31 December.
Have a play on Ivory Coast -1 when they meet Gabon. The Asian Handicap odds of -119 stand out and you’ll land a return for a triumph by two goals or more, while there is money back if they win by one.
Gabon lost their last game, being beaten 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations by Mozambique at Stade Adrar. The Panthers boasted 57% possession and recorded ten shots on target, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alex Moucketou-Moussounda each scoring one goal.
Ivory Coast drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was a Africa Cup of Nations clash at Stade de Marrakech against Cameroon. Emerse Fae's team had 51% of possession and two shots on goal, with Amad finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
A 0-0 Africa World Cup Qualification draw was the outcome in the previous head-to-head, with Ivory Coast away to Gabon.
| Africa Cup of Nations | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ivory Coast |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 4 |  Gabon |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4:7 | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups
Gabon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Francois Bekale (GK), Jeremy Oyono, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Mick Onfia, Jacques Ekomie, Ibrahim Didier Ndong, Mario Lemina, Andre Poko, Guelor Kanga, Denis Bouanga, Teddy Averlant.
Ivory Coast confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alban Lafont (GK), Armel Zohouri, Ousmane Diomande, Emmanuel Agbadou, Christopher Operi, Jean Michael Seri, Franck Kessie, Christ Inao Oulai, Oumar Diakite, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Wilfried Zaha.
Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction & Betting Tips
Be fully equipped for Gabon vs Ivory Coast with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
Take a chance on Ivory Coast -1 when they play this Africa Cup of Nations game. The Asian Handicap odds of -119 are appealing and there’s a strong chance of landing a return from your betting stake.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Africa Cup of Nations stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Gabon vs Ivory Coast stats:
The best football betting sites make it a 54.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re hunting for greater odds, then a Bet Builder could be the perfect way to go. Combine Ivory Coast to cover the line with other picks until you’re happy with the overall price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Ivory Coast
There are betting odds of +430 that Ivory Coast land a 2-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Vakoun Issouf Bayo (Ivory Coast) can be backed at -143 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Franck Kessie (Ivory Coast) has racked up two goals in his past five matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +270.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Ivory Coast with an Asian Handicap of -1, no more than two goals to be registered merged with Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast) to score.
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Gabon vs Ivory Coast Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Ivory Coast are the shortest price to win this Africa Cup of Nations clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 67% probability due to their -204 betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +600 about Gabon.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Ivory Coast at -100, go for Gabon at +550 or take the draw at +132.
A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -172 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.
It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for Africa Cup of Nations games. You simply need to visit the best sports betting sites and select from the various football options that are presented.
Favourite Wilfried Zaha is +400 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Gabon Stats
Ivory Coast Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.67 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 9.67 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 57.00% possession in the last 2 matches
- An average of 0% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 2 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches
Gabon vs Ivory Coast Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Gabon vs Ivory Coast team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed Africa Cup of Nations lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Gabon Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Gabon Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Gabon Substitutes
- 1Anse Ngoubi Demba
- 2Aaron Appindangoye
- 3Anthony Oyono
- 5Bruno Ecuele Manga
- 6Johann Obiang
- 7Malick Evouna
- 8Clech Loufilou
- 10Shavy Babicka
- 14Eric Bocoum
- 15Samake Nze
- 23Loyce Mbaba
- 24J. Do Marcolino
- 25Yannis M'Bemba
- 26Edlin Essang-Matouti
- 28Royce Openda Owaga
Ivory Coast Substitutes
- 1Yahia Fofana
- 3Ghislain Konan
- 6Seko Fofana
- 7Odilon Kossounou
- 12Willy Boly
- 15Amad
- 16Mohamed Kone
- 17Guela Doue
- 18Ibrahim Sangare
- 21Evan N'Dicka
- 22Evann Guessand
- 24Bazoumana Toure
- 25Jean-Philippe Gbamin
- 26Yan Diomande
Previous Gabon Lineups
Previous Ivory Coast Lineups
Gabon Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thierry Mouyouma
Ivory Coast Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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