Our Benin vs Botswana Prediction: 0-0
Benin vs Botswana in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 27, 2025. With both sides struggling in attack, a 0-0 draw seems like the most logical outcome in this closely contested matchup.
This Benin vs Botswana prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benin's Last Match – Congo DR vs Benin
Benin will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Africa Cup of Nations setback against Congo DR on December 23. In that match, Benin recorded 61% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Congo DR | 39% | 6 (3) | 1.27 | 38 |
 Benin | 61% | 11 (2) | 0.45 | 33 |
Botswana's Last Match – Senegal vs Botswana
Botswana must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 Africa Cup of Nations defeat against Senegal on December 23. In that match, Botswana saw 32% of the ball and created 2 goal attempts, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Senegal | 68% | 18 (17) | 4.17 | 69 |
 Botswana | 32% | 2 (0) | 0.17 | 22 |
Benin vs Botswana Stats
Key Stats
| Benin | Botswana | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 2.48 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benin are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Botswana average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Benin 8-13
Botswana 10-18
What are the odds for this match?
Benin to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.4
Botswana to win: @5.25
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