Senegal vs Ivory Coast predictions: Tips, odds and team news
It’s a clash of giants as Senegal and Ivory Coast go head-to-head in the Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 on Monday at 8pm (UK time).
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Senegal vs Ivory Coast odds
Senegal have been one of the form teams at the Africa Cup of Nations so far. The defending champions — doing so for the first time — won all three of their group matches, running up a combined 8-1 scoreline, with their most impressive result being a 3-1 win over Cameroon on matchday two.
As for the Ivory Coast, the two-time champion started in style with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau, but things completely collapsed from there with 1-0 and 4-0 defeats to Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, respectively. In the end, Les Elephants only progressed to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
Senegal vs Ivory Coast predictions
Senegal vs Ivory Coast: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Best odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 6/5 with BetMGM |
| Correct Score | Senegal 3-1 Ivory Coast | 28/1 with Matchbook |
| First Goalscorer | Sadio Mane | 13/2 with Sky Bet |
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The stats behind our Senegal vs Ivory Coast predictions:
- Senegal have a 100% record at the tournament so far.
- Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have lost two of their three games, conceding five goals along the way.
- Senegal are unbeaten in their last two meetings with Ivory Coast.
- Sadio Mane has been directly involved in three (2 assists, 1 goal) of Senegal’s eight Afcon goals so far.
Senegal vs Ivory Coast match tip
Over 2.5 Senegal goals @ 13/2 with BetMGM
Senegal have scored eight goals at Afcon so far, including three-goal performances against both Gambia and Cameroon.
Senegal vs Ivory Coast team news
Senegal team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Abdallah Sima, Boulaye Dia, Seny Dieng, Youssouf Sabaly | – |
Senegal are battling through the tournament without several players who could have played big roles, most notably Salernitana’s Boulaye Dia.
Ivory Coast team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Sebastien Haller, Simon Adingra | – |
Sebastien Haller and Simon Adingra have been costly absentees from Afcon so far for the Ivory Coast.
Senegal vs Ivory Coast head-to-head record
- 14/01/23 – Ivory Coast 0-1 Senegal – Africa Cup of Nations
- 27/03/17 – Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast – Friendly
- 16/11/13 – Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast – World Cup Qualifying
- 12/10/13 – Ivory Coast 3-1 Senegal – World Cup Qualifying
- 13/10/12 – Senegal 0-2 Ivory Coast – Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
