Cameroon vs Gabon Prediction Africa Cup of Nations 24.12.2025
Cameroon vs Gabon Prediction Africa Cup of Nations
Cameroon vs Gabon Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 1 of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Channel 4 and 4Seven. This highly anticipated clash takes place at the Stade Adrar in Agadir, where the Indomitable Lions look to reclaim their status as continental giants. However, the atmosphere is a bit tense after Cameroon recently missed out on World Cup qualification. They are desperate for a fresh start. In this article, you’ll discover Winning Soccer Stats from XpertStats tipsters.
- Cameroon has dominated the historic head to head with 12 wins in 25 total encounters.
- The Indomitable Lions failed to score in three of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Gabon is currently ranked 27 places below Cameroon in the official FIFA world rankings.
- Four of the last five meetings between these two sides ended with Under 2.5 goals.
- Gabon’s talisman Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is expected to miss the opener due to a knock.
- Cameroon coach David Pagou has surprisingly excluded veteran captain Vincent Aboubakar.
Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has arrived at the Panthers' base in Agadir ahead of their AFCON 2025 opener. Although a thigh injury sustained with Marseille rules him out of the initial clash against Cameroon, the captain’s presence provides a significant morale boost. The veteran forward hopes to recover in time for subsequent group stage fixtures against Mozambique and Ivory Coast to lead his nation's campaign.
The primary reason for backing Under 2.5 goals is the visible lack of clinical finishing in the Cameroon camp. The Indomitable Lions have failed to score in three of their last five matches, and the absence of Vincent Aboubakar leaves a massive void in the box. While Mbeumo is a creative force, he often operates from deeper or wider positions, leaving the central areas somewhat vacant. On the other side, Gabon is missing Aubameyang, their all time leading scorer. While Bouanga is in great form, international football is a different beast compared to the MLS, and he will be facing a very disciplined Cameroonian backline. Historically, four of the last five matches between these two nations have stayed under the 2.5 goal mark. Opening tournament matches are notoriously cagey as teams look to avoid an early defeat, which usually leads to a low scoring stalemate.
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FAQ – Cameroon vs Gabon Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Cameroon and Gabon?
Cameroon is the historical favorite with more wins, but their recent form and missing key players make this a very close contest that could end in a draw.
Where can I watch the Cameroon vs Gabon live?
The Cameroon vs Gabon AFCON 2025 match will be broadcast live on Channel 4 and 4Seven.
What time does Cameroon vs Gabon start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT) on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Will Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang play for Gabon?
According to recent reports, the Gabon captain is expected to miss the opening game after picking up a knock while playing for Marseille.
