{"id":1381207,"date":"2026-01-29T23:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/afcon-betting-tips-predictions\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T23:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:27:37","slug":"afcon-betting-tips-predictions","status":"publish","type":"football-tips","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/afcon-betting-tips-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2028 Predictions &amp; Betting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Welcome to our expert guide for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This page offers in-depth predictions, team previews, and betting insights to help you navigate the tournament. 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The group stage will be followed by knockout rounds, culminating in the final match on January 18, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-are-the-favourites-for-the-afcon-2028\">Who Are the Favourites for the AFCON 2028?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the tournament approaches, several teams are emerging as strong contenders. Here are the current favourites. Odds will be released by bookmakers closer to the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-latest-africa-cup-of-nations-tips\">Our Latest Africa Cup of Nations Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find our latest tips on the upcoming matches, simply scroll to the top of this page where we will produce a tip on every match in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It feels like there is a fairly open field again this time around, with several teams considered to be in the running to lift the famous trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular AFCON Betting Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the tournament approaches, several betting markets are gaining popularity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full-Time Result<\/strong>: Predicting the outcome of a match (win, lose, or draw) remains a staple for many bettors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Both Teams to Score (BTTS)<\/strong>: With many attacking teams in the tournament, this market offers enticing opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over\/Under Goals<\/strong>: Betting on the total number of goals scored in a match, with over 2.5 goals being a common line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Goalscorer<\/strong>: Backing players like Mohamed Salah or Sadio Man\u00e9 to finish as the tournament&#8217;s top scorer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Reach Final<\/strong>: Betting on teams to make it to the final match, offering a different perspective on potential champions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-afcon-2028-schedule\">AFCON 2028 Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2028 schedule for AFCON is yet to be released<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-do-you-release-afcon-2028-tips\">When do you release AFCON 2028 tips?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to post our AFCON 2028 betting tips and predictions around 48 hours before kick-off, allowing punters time to weigh up their options. 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