Cameroon vs Gabon Prediction: The Indomitable Lions will struggle against the Panthers

Cameroon vs Gabon Prediction: Prediction & odds on the Match on 24 December 2025

On Wednesday, the Indomitable Lions will hope to get off to a flyer in their AFCON campaign when they lock horns against Gabon at the Stade Adrar. Cameroon are one of the most successful sides in the history of the competition, and only Egypt have won AFCON trophies than the Indomitable Lions. Meanwhile, Gabon are yet to make their presence felt in this competition, with their best record being a quarterfinal finish in 2012. 

Cameroon Form & Statistics

FIFA Ranking: 57th

The Indomitable Lions head into this competition following their run of six games without a loss. Cameroon finished at the top of the group that contained Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. It was a decent performance from Cameroon, who scored eight times while conceding twice. 

Their most recent performance in the AFCON 2023 wasn’t that impressive, as they were knocked out in the quarter-finals. The Indomitable Lions have picked up seven points from a possible fifteen across their last five games in all competitions. 

Cameroon will grace the AFCON Tournament for the twentieth time following their decent run in the qualifying round. 

Cameroon Lineup 

Coach Marc Bays will no longer continue as the manager of Cameroon, with David Pagou taking over from the Belgian. Internally, Cameroon has had to deal with the dispute between Samuel Eto (President of the football association) and the Ministry of Sports. 

Some notable names won’t grace this event, with Onana, Vincent Aboubakar, Zambo Anguissa, and Choupo Moting set to miss out. 

Cameroon's Potential Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Epassy—Tchatchoua, Wooh, Tchamadeu, Tolo—Onana, Baleba—Eyong, Ebong, Mbeumo—Magri

Head Coach: David Pagou 

Gabon Form & Statistics

FIFA Ranking: 78th

The Panthers have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in nine tries; unfortunately, they have yet to triumph. Gabon, which finished second in their group, picked up ten points from a potential fifteen. Gabon lost twice, but won three while sharing the spoils once. 

Gabon wrapped up their 2021 AFCON campaign in the knockout phase, as they were beaten by Burkina Faso on penalties. The Panthers fans are unhappy with their team, who are missing some notable names in their ranks.

The Panthers have lost once across their previous five games in all competitions.

Gabon Team News

The Panthers will have to ensure Aubameyang stays fit just in time for this match, after rumours about his injuries. Apart from that, everything else is fine in Gabon later tomorrow. 

Gabon Potential Lineup (4-3-3)

Mbaba—Ekomie, Ecuele, Appindagoye, Oyono—N’Dong, Openda, Lemina—Bouanga, Aubameyang, Poko

Head coach: Thierry Mouyouma

Cameroon vs Gabon: head-to-head statistics

Cameroon have won three, while Gabon have won five times, and a game ending in a tie across their previous five matches. The Indomitable Lions are well-experienced in this competition, and we expect them to continue their fine form against Gabon tomorrow. 

Cameroon vs Gabon: Betting Tips & Odds

• Gabon have lost just once in their previous six games in all competitions. You can try your luck with Gabon to secure the maximum points available on the Betway bookmaker for 2.22.
• Fewer than two goals have surfaced in five of the last six Cameroon games. You can bet on under 2.5 goals, and this option is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.75.
• Cameroon have failed to keep a clean sheet across their last four games in this same competition. For a BTTS to surface here, 2.10 has been allotted on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Gabon's last ten games have produced fewer than four cards. Try your luck with under 4.5 cards, available for 1.74 on the BC.game bookmaker website.

Cameroon vs Gabon Match Prediction, 24 December 2025

Cameron haven’t been themselves in recent games following the rift between Samuel Eto and the Ministry of Sports. The disharmony have caused the impeachment of their Belgian coach, who won them the ticket to this competition. Meanwhile, Gabon will hope to start strong this time, just like their run in 2021, where they were unfortunately eliminated on penalties by Burkina Faso.

Cameroon will be without their most experienced players, with the likes of Onana, Anguissa, Aboubakar, and Mouting missing out. It’s a huge blow for them, and I don’t see them winning here comfortably. 

Gabon can’t be underrated in this competition, and considering how young and fast they are, I’m banking on them to at least secure a point. This game doesn’t really guarantee goals, as both teams will prioritise defence in their opening game. 

My prediction for this game is that Gabon will win or draw and score less than two goals, with a coefficient of 2.20 on the 1xbet bookmaker.

My betting tip for this match is BTTS No with a coefficient of 1.70 on the Betway bookmaker. 

My final betting tip for the match is that both teams settle for a stalemate with a coefficient of 3.05 on the BC.game bookmaker.

Good luck!