Ivory Coast vs Kenya Prediction: The hosts are the favourites

Ivory Coast vs Kenya: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 October 2025

Ivory Coast will continue to fight for the World Cup ticket in Group F when they face Kenya at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts need a win to book their place in the World Cup, while the visitors’ dream of the World Cup ended a long time ago. Who will win? Below is a match preview and well-analysed betting opportunities.

Ivory Coast: form and statistics

Ivory Coast recorded a 7-0 win over Seychelles in their last game to extend their unbeaten run to six in their last seven games. They have been exceptional in these qualifiers, having not conceded since the start up to this stage. The Elephants have won their last eight games at home, and they now need a win to book their place at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, regardless of other results in the group. They sit first in Group F with 23 points in nine games, scoring 22 goals and conceding zero. They are closely followed by Gabon with 22 points.

Ivory Coast: Team News and Lineup

Ivory Coast are one leg into the FIFA 2026 World Cup and a win is all they need to join other nations. With this in mind, they will be conscious of their selections. Fofana will continue to man the goalpost, and we can see the attack trio of Pepe, Haller, and Diallo.

Ivory Coast Expected Lineup

Fofana, Agbadou, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan, Sangare, Kessie, Diakite, Pepe, Haller, Diallo 

👤 Head coach: Emerse Faé

Kenya: form and statistics

Kenya enter this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Burundi in their last game, with Ryan Ogam scoring the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute. With the win, they have secured two wins in their last four games and remain unbeaten in their previous five games on the road. Although they are already out of contention for the World Cup, they are still capable of denting the chances of the AFCON champions. The Harambee Stars sit third in Group F with 12 points in nine games, scoring 18 goals and conceding 11.

Kenya: Team News and Lineup

Kenya do not report any fresh injury coming into this game. They will continue to have Omondi on the goalpost, and Olunga will lead the attack. They are already out for a chance to go to the World Cup, but they have all the power to stop their hosts from going.

Kenya Expected Lineup

Omondi, Owino, Kibwage, Sichenje, Omija, Okwaro, T. Ouma, Lenkupae, Abuya, Ogam, Olunga

👤 Head coach: Benni McCarthy

Ivory Coast vs Kenya: head-to-head statistics

Ivory Coast and Kenya have only met once in the history of the two countries, and the game ended goalless back in November 2024.

Ivory Coast vs Kenya: Betting Tips & Odds

• Ivory Coast are unbeaten in their last four matches. They have the best defence in these African World Cup qualifiers, having not conceded any goals to date. 1xBet offers 1.26 odds for the hosts to keep another clean sheet;
• Kenya are unbeaten in nine of their last ten games. 1xBet offers 5.55 odds for them to pick up at least a draw for this game;
• Both sides played to a goalless draw in the first-ever meeting between the two sides. A draw is priced at 7.24 odds on 1xBet.

Ivory Coast vs Kenya match prediction, 14 October 2025

Ivory Coast are desperately in need of this win if they really want to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A draw in this game might give Gabon the chance to jump to the top of the table. However, while the hosts are in the best position to get a win, I still see Kenya giving them a run for their money. The visitors have been impressive in their recent games, despite missing out on contention. With this, I expect a low score with a decent scoreline.

Our match prediction: Handicap Kenya +3 at a coefficient of 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Under 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.90 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Kenya to win for a coefficient of 2.95 in the Bet365 bookmaker.