Zambia vs Ivory Coast Prediction, Lineups & Odds
We’re expecting a high-scoring clash between Zambia and Ivory Coast. Therefore, head to the Total Goals market and our betting prediction is to back Over 2.5 at +160 where we need three or more.
Expert Analysis
The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.
Key Zambia vs Ivory Coast stats:
Our tip is to bet on Over 2.5 Goals for this Africa Cup of Nations clash. This means we need the two teams to score three or more goals combined, with this available at +160.
If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get even bigger odds by backing Over 3, 3.5 or 4 Goals.
Last Matches & H2H (excl. friendlies)
Zambia approach this fixture after winning 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations against Lesotho. Patson Daka scored both goals for Zambia.
Ivory Coast played Comoros in their last match and this was an away game. The scoreline was a 2-0 win in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter, with Ibrahim Sangare and Franck Kessie scoring for Ivory Coast.
The last game between Zambia and Ivory Coast saw Ivory Coast win the game 3-1.
Confirmed Lineups
Zambia (confirmed lineup): Frankie Musonda, Tandi Mwape, Lubambo Musonda, Fashion Sakala, Emmanuel Banda, Stoppila Sunzu, Kelvin Kapumbu, Tresford Mulenga, Patson Daka, Kings Kangwa, Rodrick Kabwe.
Ivory Coast (confirmed lineup): Ghislain Konan, Jonathan Bamba, Franck Kessie, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Idrissa Doumbia, Simon Deli, Charles Folly Ayayi, Serge Aurier, Ibrahim Sangare, Christian Kouame, Eric Bailly.
Zambia vs Ivory Coast Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals @ +160
Zambia vs Ivory Coast Odds
The latest betting odds are available for this Africa Cup of Nations game and you can get +245 that Zambia win and +135 that Ivory Coast triumph. Those wanting to back the draw with the bookies can get +180.
A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -143.
The Draw No Bet market is popular for Africa Cup of Nations matches, with the football betting sites offering Zambia at +128 and Ivory Coast are priced at -179 for the win.
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Team Stats
Latest Africa Cup of Nations and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Zambia Betting Stats
Ivory Coast Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 8 wins, 7 defeats and 2 draws in previous 17 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 9 home matches
Full time Results
- 13 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.65 goals scored and 1.59 conceded in the previous 17 matches
- An average of 2.22 goals scored and 1.33 conceded in the previous 9 home matches
- An average of 3.24 goals per game in the previous 17 matches
- An average of 3.56 goals per game in the previous 9 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 17 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 9 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 17 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 9 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.95 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.85 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 13 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Team News
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Zambia vs Ivory Coast Lineups
Zambia Confirmed Lineup
Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineup
Zambia Confirmed Lineup
- 4 Frankie Musonda
- 6 Tandi Mwape
- 8 Lubambo Musonda
- 10 Fashion Sakala
- 12 Emmanuel Banda
- 13 Stoppila Sunzu
- 15 Kelvin Kapumbu
- 16 Tresford Mulenga
- 20 Patson Daka
- 22 Kings Kangwa
- 23 Rodrick Kabwe
- 3 Ghislain Konan
- 7 Jonathan Bamba
- 8 Franck Kessie
- 11 Jean-Philippe Krasso
- 12 Idrissa Doumbia
- 14 Simon Deli
- 16 Charles Folly Ayayi
- 17 Serge Aurier
- 18 Ibrahim Sangare
- 20 Christian Kouame
- 21 Eric Bailly
Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineup
Previous Ivory Coast Lineups
If you’re looking for the Zambia vs Ivory Coast lineups, then we have predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s along with the substitutes for each team.
Team Squads
Zambia Squad
Ivory Coast Squad
Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.
Tables & Standings
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group H
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 10 |
| 2 | Zambia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Comoros | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:7 | 1 |
The updated Africa Cup of Nations standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.
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