Stadium: Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny
Time: 24.03.2025, 10:00 PM
The Champions of Africa will face off against Gambia in a competitive game at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny on Monday. Ivory Coast, who surprisingly sit in the second spot on the log, will be keen to attain the top place against a solid opponent tomorrow.
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FIFA Ranking: 46th
Last five matches: WWWDW
The Elephants have not really been at the top of their game but have been getting the job done regardless. Ivory Coast head here with a hard-fought victory over Burundi, as Evan Guessabd scored the only goal that secured them the maximum points. The new-look Ivory Coast have played five games and kept five clean sheets.
The Elephants have picked up thirteen points from a combined fifteen, scoring thirteen and conceding zero.
The Ivorians have a wealth of experience and quality in their squad, and we expect them to fight here even though they are close to making it out of the group.
Gambia
FIFA Ranking: 125th
Last four games: LLWLD
The Scorpions head here with a share of the spoils against Kenya as they were healed on their ground. The open game produced six goals as both teams found the back of the net three times. Gambia were wasteful and very terrible at the back, likewise Kenya, but since they are playing in front of their home supporters, they needed to do better.
Johnny McKinstry's men have underperformed lately despite boasting of some superstars in their ranks. Gambia have lost three of their previous five games in the group.
Gambia featured in last season's AFCON competition, where they failed to win any of their group games, unfortunately, they won’t witness the next edition after finishing in third place.
Johnny McKinstry's men have picked up four points from a combined fifteen and moved to 125th place in the latest FIFA rankings.
History of Head-to-Heads
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World Cup Qualification CAF 2nd round grp. C 2011/2013
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Expert Betting Tips
Their last three meetings have ended in favor of Ivory Coast. The Elephants have not been impressive enough in front of goal in recent FIFA World Cup qualifying games, with three of their last four wins producing a total of under 2.5 goals. It’s a new dawn for Ivory Coast as coach Emerse Fae tries to shuffle the team and give opportunities to performing players. The home side will face off against Gambia tomorrow, and it should be a walkover for them against the dangerous but inconsistent guests.
Ivory Coast are expected to win and score more than a goal as the guests' defense have been shaky in recent games; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.67 at (1xbet).
I also think the guests might likely get a goal here, considering the quality of their attack; bet on BTTS for 2.23 at (Bet365).
Ivory Coast might actually get a win before the break for 1.96 at (Betway).
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