Ivory Coast and Gabon will meet in the third round of African World Cup qualifiers on Friday, 7 June.
With both teams fighting for the top of the group, who will prevail in this match? Read our Ivory Coast vs Gabon prediction and preview to find that out and more.
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Ivory Coast vs Gabon prediction: An important win for the Elephants
Key Stats
- Ivory Coast are without a loss in their last six matches in a row.
- With three wins over Gabon in the last four meetings, Ivory Coast enter this match high on confidence.
- Both teams have gone over 2.5 total goals in four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- The last four H2H duels between these teams have gone over 2.5 total goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Ivory Coast to win
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.30%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Ivory Coast vs Gabon odds that the home team are the expected winners and it's not even close, which is hardly a surprise given that Ivory Coast are the reigning champions of Africa.
On top of that, Ivory Coast are on a great run of form and they will host this match. That being said, Gabon have beaten Ivory Coast in their last duel, although that was back in 2017.
Meanwhile, if you liked our predictions for this clash, remember to also take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Ivory Coast with the better record
With three wins in the last five meetings with Gabon, Ivory Coast have clearly been the better team, even though their last meeting ended in a minimal win for Gabon. Things are pretty much same when it comes to their overall H2H record: 9-2-3 in favour of Ivory Coast.
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 05/09/17
Ivory Coast
Gabon
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 02/09/17
Gabon
Ivory Coast
International Match 04/06/16
Ivory Coast
Gabon
African Nations Championship 24/01/16
Ivory Coast
Gabon
International Match 14/06/15
Gabon
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast preview: Looking to take a huge step in the qualifiers
After the first two rounds in the WC qualifiers, the reigning African champions are at the top of their group, with two wins and a goal difference of +11. So, things are pretty much going according to plan, but the next duel with the other team in the group with two wins, Gabon, could prove to be crucial.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Singo, Boly, Diomande, Ismael, Seri, Kessie, Pepe, Diakite, Haller & Adingra
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 10/09/24
W
Chad
0
Ivory Coast
2
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 06/09/24
W
Zambia
0
Ivory Coast
2
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 11/06/24
D
Kenya
0
Ivory Coast
0
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 07/06/24
W
Gabon
0
Ivory Coast
1
International Match 26/03/24
W
Uruguay
1
Ivory Coast
2
Gabon preview: Hoping to stay in the race for the top
With two wins in the first two games of the World Cup qualifiers, Gabon currently share the top of the group with their next opponent, Ivory Coast. However, these wins came last year after Gabon failed to even qualify for AFCON 2023. At the very least, Gabon are on great pace to reach the next stage of the qualifiers, even as one of the best-ranked second-placed teams.
Predicted lineup: Noubi (GK), Obiang, Appindangoye, Ecuele Manga, Oyono, Biteghe, Kanga, Lemina, Bouanga, Allevinah & Aubameyang
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 10/09/24
W
Central African Rep
0
Gabon
2
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 06/09/24
L
Morocco
4
Gabon
1
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 11/06/24
W
Gambia
2
Gabon
3
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 07/06/24
L
Ivory Coast
1
Gabon
0
International Match 25/03/24
D
Congo
1
Gabon
1
Player to watch: Sebastien Haller
One of the main heroes of Ivory Coast's success at AFCON 2023 thanks to his winning goals in semi-final and final, Haller didn't have a great season at Dortmund since he failed to score any goals in Bundesliga in 14 appearances.
Haller looking to add to his international tally
In 25 appearances for Ivory Coast so far, Haller has scored 10 goals and he'll be looking to improve this record against Gabon.