Ivory Coast are in control of their destiny as they look to seal their place at the 2026 World Cup with a win over Kenya at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpe Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.
The Elephants have been invincible through this qualification series, winning seven and drawing two of nine games to sit atop Group F with 23 points, one point ahead of second-placed Gabon.
Meanwhile, Kenya only have pride to play for, as they are third with 12 points heading into the last game, and are unable to stake claim for the second spot that could have taken them into the intercontinental playoffs.
Here is our Ivory Coast vs Kenya prediction and preview, where you will also find the potential lineups and key statistics for the game.
However, remember to also check our other World Cup qualifiers predictions after reading this.
Contents
- 1 Ivory Coast vs Kenya prediction: Invincible Elephants to dominate on home soil
- 2 Most recent head-to-head: Few meetings but the Elephants are on top
- 3 Ivory Coast preview: The Elephants come into this game in hot scoring form
- 4 Kenya preview: Harambee stars have a new sheriff in town
- 5 Player to watch: Sebastien Haller
Ivory Coast vs Kenya prediction: Invincible Elephants to dominate on home soil
Key statistics
- The first leg of this fixture ended goalless.
- Ivory Coast have won all four home matches during this World Cup qualifying series.
- Ivory Coast have not conceded in this World Cup qualifying series and have scored 22 goals.
Correct score prediction: Ivory Coast 2-0 Kenya
Ivory Coast were wasteful in the first leg of this fixture last year, getting only one shot on target despite generating 11 attempts.
However, with everything at stake on Tuesday in front of their home fans, the Elephants will be up for the game and their quality will prevail over the Kenyans.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Odds not available
- Home (Ivory Coast):
- Draw:
- Away (Kenya):
Most recent head-to-head: Few meetings but the Elephants are on top
There have been just two meetings between Ivory Coast and Kenya, the first being an international friendly in 1991, which ended 4-0 in favour of the Ivorians.
The other encounter was last year during the World Cup qualifying series, and it ended goalless.
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Ivory Coast preview: The Elephants come into this game in hot scoring form
Ivory Coast were on fire last time out, thrashing Seychelles 7-0 in an away game, showcasing their dominance.
The reigning African champions had seven different scorers in the game, five of which started, though some changes are expected on Tuesday.
Aston Villa’s Evann Guessand and Oumar Diakite were the front two in the game, while Nottingham Forest’s Willy Boly paired Wolves’ Emmanuel Agbadou in central defence – all of whom should start against Kenya.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Operi, Agbadou, Boly, Zohouri, Toure, Sangare, Kessie, Diomande, Guessand & Diakite
Ivory Coast’s last five fixtures
- 10.10.25 – Seychelles 0-7 Ivory Coast
- 09.09.25 – Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast
- 05.09.25 – Ivory Coast 1-0 Burundi
- 11.06.25 – Canada 0-1 Ivory Coast
- 08.06.25 – New Zealand 1-0 Ivory Coast
Kenya preview: Harambee stars have a new sheriff in town
Despite playing with a man advantage from the fifth minute, it took a goal in the 72nd minute to hand Kenya a 1-0 win over Burundi last Thursday.
Mohammed Bajaber, who has been the team’s best player under head coach Benni McCarthy, has missed the last two international windows due to injury.
In his absence, Ryan Ogam has taken up the mantle, endearing himself to the fans, scoring four goals in his last three games for McCarthy’s team.
However, Michael Olunga, who has six goals in this qualifying series, remains the most dangerous weapon for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Bwire (GK), Onyango, Sichenje, Owino, Harper; Okwaro, Odiambo, A. Wilson, Abuya, W. Wilson & Olunga
Kenya's last five fixtures
- 09.10.25 – Burundi 0-1 Kenya
- 09.09.25 – Kenya 5-0 Seychelles
- 05.09.25 – Kenya 1-3 Gambia
- 22.08.25 – Kenya 2-1 Madagascar (A.E.T)
- 17.08.25 – Zambia 0–1 Kenya
Player to watch: Sebastien Haller
Although he did not start the previous game, Haller remains Ivory Coast’s most dangerous attacking threat.
The powerful striker has already netted twice in six qualifying matches, and with a packed home crowd behind him, he is expected to make his mark once again, whether he starts the match or comes on as an impact substitute.