{"id":1420939,"date":"2025-12-24T14:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T14:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1420939"},"modified":"2025-12-24T14:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T14:59:07","slug":"match-preview-benin-vs-botswana-27-12-25-afcon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-benin-vs-botswana-27-12-25-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Benin vs Botswana: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Benin and Botswana meet at the Stade Olympique de Rabat on 27 December in a clash that pits ball dominance against defensive resilience. Kick off is set for 12:30pm and below you can find our match preview and best bets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Benin’s clear advantage in possession and passing accuracy, our top recommendation is backing Benin to win. Botswana’s lack of attacking threat makes a case for low-scoring markets, while the first goalscorer market offers value for those seeking bigger prices. Here are our strongest betting angles:<\/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
Benin to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBenin dominate possession and chance creation; Botswana managed just 4 shots last time out.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNeither side has scored yet; Botswana failed to register a shot on target.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steve Mouni\u00e9 First Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(20.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBenin create chances; Mouni\u00e9 leads the line and is likely focal point if they break through.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n