Uruguay vs Ivory Coast Prediction: Both teams will get a goal apiece here

On Tuesday, Uruguay will face off against Ivory Coast in a friendly game at the Stade Bollaert Delelis Stadium in France. The Elephants, who were crowned African Champions, march here with a disappointing (2-2) stalemate against Benin a few days ago, the same thing with La Celeste, who fought back to split points against Basque.

FIFA Ranking: 11th

Last five games: DWWWD

La Celeste, who have been exceptional lately, settled for a share of the spoils against Basque Country. It was a disappointing result, considering the fact that their opponent have played eight games since 2011. Uruguay, who are second in the FIFA qualifying group have lost just once in six games. Marcelo Bielsa's men have lost once in their last ten friendly games, with a defeat against Iran in 2022. The South American side are without their full squad and we think they will struggle against African champions here.

FIFA Ranking: 39th

Last three matches: WWWWD

Emerse Fae men head here with a share of the spoils against Benin Republic. Ivory Coast, who moved ten places up in the FIFA Ranking after their successful time at the AFCON tournament, came back twice to split points against an average Benin side. 

Ivory Coast, who struggled to win games in the group stages, managed to get past Senegal in the knockout phase and went all the way to securing the title. Ivory Coast won four consecutive games, scoring six and conceding three times. 

The Ivorians have a wealth of experience and quality in their squad, and we expect them to dominate this encounter.

Uruguay have given some new players a chance for their friendly matches and will be without Araujo, Nunez, and Bentancur, to mention a few. They even fought for a point against a side who had only played eight games since 2011. At the same time, Ivory Coast failed to maintain momentum as they struggled against Benin. This game will be played in France, and since Ivory Coast can’t keep a clean sheet and the fact that Uruguay won’t play with most of their stars, we would rather settle for goals here. We think both teams will get a goal apiece for 1.94.

Despite their absentees, Uruguay will not be a walkover for the African champions; bet on halftime draw for 2.00.

This game will produce more than two goals for 2.24.

Good luck!