Ivory Coast host Mozambique at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in their opening group game, as the Elephants kickstart their AFCON campaign.
| Tournament: | African Cup of Nations |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Grand Stade de Marrakech |
| Date: | 24.12.2025 |
| Time: | 17:30 GMT |
Ivory Coast vs Mozambique Form and Head to Head
Ivory Coast won 2-0 in their most recent friendly against Oman. Their form has been decent in the last six matches, including World Cup Qualification games, with four wins, one draw, and one loss. Notably, they secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Seychelles but were held to a goalless draw by Gabon.
Mozambique were defeated 4-1 in their most recent friendly against Angola. Their form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six outings. They managed a 1-0 victory over Somalia in World Cup Qualification but also suffered a 2-1 defeat to Guinea.
The most recent encounter between these two teams saw Ivory Coast triumph with a 3-0 victory in a World Cup Qualification match in November 2021. Across the four previous meetings, Ivory Coast have won two, drawn two, and Mozambique are yet to win.
Who are the betting favourites in Ivory Coast vs Mozambique?
Odds imply Ivory Coast are the firm favourites to win their Group F clash with Mozambique with an implied win probability of around 75%, while Mozambique’s chances sit closer to 8%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 3/10 | PricedUp |
| Mozambique | 12/1 | BetMGM UK |
| Draw | 21/5 | Virgin Bet |
Odds last updated at 2PM Wednesday, 24th December.
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Ivory Coast vs Mozambique Predicted Lineups
Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Fofana; Konan, Ndicka, Agbadou, Doué; Kessie, Sangaré, Diallo; Diomande, Haller, Diakité
Mozambique (4-2-3-1): Siluane; Langa, Mandava, Dove, Matola; Amade, Kambala; Lourenço, Bonde, Witi; Ratifo
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Ivory Coast vs Mozambique Match Prediction
Ivory Coast are predicted to win 2-0. The Elephants arrive with the momentum of champions, their AFCON 2023 triumph still fresh in the memory. Their squad boasts elite talent and a winning mentality. While a younger generation is being integrated, the competitive ruthlessness remains. They are expected to assert their dominance in this group stage match.
Mozambique, on the other hand, approach the game with fewer expectations. They will prioritize defensive structure and try to maximize opportunities on the counter. However, Ivory Coast's superior quality and attacking threat should prove too much for the Mambas to handle.
Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-0 Mozambique
Ivory Coast vs Mozambique Bet Builder Tip
Our Ivory Coast vs Mozambique Bet Builder backs Ivory Coast to be leading at half-time, Amad Diallo to register over 1.5 shots on target, both teams not to score, and under 3.5 total goals in the match.
Best odds of 11/1 at Paddy Power while publishing.
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