{"id":1420252,"date":"2025-12-21T11:30:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T11:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1420252"},"modified":"2025-12-21T11:30:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T11:30:37","slug":"match-preview-senegal-vs-botswana-23-12-25-afcon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-senegal-vs-botswana-23-12-25-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Senegal vs Botswana: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Senegal open their AFCON campaign against Botswana in a contest loaded with intrigue at the start of a new competition. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match, set for Tuesday at Stade Ibn Batouta, brings together a Senegal side brimming with established stars against a Botswana team eager to make a mark. With neither team having played a competitive fixture in this group yet, all eyes will be on which side can seize early momentum and set the tone for their journey towards glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the odds and the gulf in international pedigree, our top recommendation is a confident home win for Senegal. The home side’s squad boasts proven European talent, giving them a major edge. For goals, the market anticipates a controlled Senegal performance, with “Over 2.5 Goals” moderately fancied. Here are our top tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Senegal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(84.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSuperior record plus stars like Sadio Man\u00e9; Botswana rarely trouble top sides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSenegal attack should create chances; expect them to press for a statement win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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