Our Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction: 2-3
Gabon vs Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 31, 2025. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 2-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Gabon vs Ivory Coast 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
Gabon's Last Match – Gabon vs Mozambique
Gabon must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 Africa Cup of Nations defeat against Mozambique on December 28. In that match, Gabon recorded 57% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gabon | 57% | 14 (10) | 2.73 | 55 |
 Mozambique | 43% | 12 (5) | 2.71 | 33 |
Ivory Coast's Last Match – Ivory Coast vs Cameroon
Ivory Coast should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw against Cameroon on December 28. In that match, Ivory Coast saw 51% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ivory Coast | 51% | 9 (2) | 0.92 | 46 |
 Cameroon | 49% | 7 (2) | 0.66 | 34 |
Gabon vs Ivory Coast Stats
Key Stats
| Gabon | Ivory Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 2.24 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gabon are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Ivory Coast average 1.5 scored and 0.3 conceded per game.
Gabon 20-16
Ivory Coast 15-3
What are the odds for this match?
Gabon to win: @8
Draw: @3.8
Ivory Coast to win: @1.5
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