Ivory Coast vs Gambia Betting Tips - Ivory Coast backed in AFCON qualifier
Ivory Coast are tipped to defeat Gambia in their Group C Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with both teams expected to score. Ivory Coast have a dominant head-to-head record, winning six of eight previous meetings, and benefit from home ground advantage. Both teams have won their opening two qualifiers, but Ivory Coast’s defensive solidity and recent form, including three wins in their last five matches, give them the edge. Gambia have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last five games, supporting the prediction for both teams to score.
- Ivory Coast are tipped to win with both teams to score.
- Hosts have a dominant 6-2 head-to-head record against Gambia.
- Gambia have conceded 11 goals in their last five matches.
Both teams have won their opening two matches of the tournament but home ground advantage and a dominant H2H record gives the hosts the edge.
- Key Stats - Ivory Coast in Good Form
- Huge Advantage for Ivory Coast
- Ivory Coast Two from Two in Qualifiers
- Gambia looking to Remain Unbeaten
- Ivory Coast vs Gambai Squads & Team News
Key Stats - Ivory Coast in Good Form
- Ivory Coast have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Ivory Coast have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
- Ivory Coast have conceded 3 goals in 5 games.
- The Gambia have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
- The Gambia have scored 10 goals in 5 games.
- The Gambia have conceded 11 goals in 5 matches.
Huge Advantage for Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast lead 6-2 in eight matches against Gambia.
Ivory Coast Two from Two in Qualifiers
Ivory Coast have had an excellent start to their AFCON qualifiers, beating Ghana and Somalia 2-0, respectively.
The Elephants are first in the Group C table with six points after two matches.
In October, the Ivory Coast faced Cameroon in a friendly international, losing 1-0 to their opponents.
The Elephants have won three of their last five matches, with two defeats. They scored seven goals and conceded three.
Ivory Coast have been in great shape recently, winning eight of their last 11 fixtures, and will have the belief they can beat the Gambia, as their opponents have lacked consistency, recording five wins in their previous nine games.
Gambia looking to Remain Unbeaten
The Gambia have registered back-to-back victories in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, defeating Somalia 2-1 and Ghana 4-2.
The Scorpions are second in the Group C standings with six points from two rounds.
The Gambia have won two of their last five fixtures, with two defeats and one draw. They scored ten goals and conceded 11.
The Gambia have had the perfect start to their campaign to reach the finals next year, but they have often struggled against the Ivory Coast recently, losing five consecutive matches to their opponents.
Ivory Coast vs Gambai Squads & Team News
Ivory Coast
Malick Yalcouyé, Franck Kessié, Bazoumana Touré, and Gnantin Gboho have scored a goal each in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Alban Lafont, Mohamed Koné
Defenders: Evan Ndicka, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ousmane Diomande, Hassane Kamara, Luck Zogbé, Kassoum Ouattara, Abdoul Ouattara, Oumar Solet
Midfielders: Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Christ Inao Oulaï, Malick Yalcouyé, Patrick Zabi, Yaya Kader Fofana, Abdoulaye Kanté
Forwards: Nicolas Pépé, Oumar Diakité, Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi, Martial Godo
The Gambia
Ebrima Colley has been on target with three goals in the AFCON qualifiers.
Muhammed Badamosi has contributed two goals, while Omar Colley has scored one.
Goalkeepers: Baboucarr Gaye, Ebrima Jarju, Sheikh Sibi
Defenders: Omar Colley, Ibou Touray, James Gomez, Sainey Sanyang, Sheriff Sinyan, Joseph Ceesay, Alagie Saine, Yaya Bojang, Tijan Sonha, Joseph Colley
Midfielders: Ebou Adams, Alasana Manneh, Mahmudu Bajo, Abubakr Barry, Jesper Ceesay, Karamba Gassama, Saidou Khan
Forwards: Musa Barrow, Ebrima Colley, Muhammed Badamosi, Abdoulie Sanyang, Yankuba Minteh, Alieu Fadera, Adama Sidibeh, Abdoulie Ceesay, Adama Bojang, Abdoulie Manneh, Suleiman Camara, Salieu Drammeh
Verdict
Ivory Coast have an excellent record against the Gambia and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory in their Group C clash, with a 2-1 scoreline.
BTTS Yes
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Ivory Coast 2-1
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