Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction Africa Cup of Nations 31.12.2025
Gabon vs Ivory Coast
Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction and Betting Tips for the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 19:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Channel 4 and 4Seven. This final Group F clash takes place at the Stade de Marrakech, where the defending champions look to cement their authority. While Gabon is playing only for pride after a disappointing run, the Elephants are hunting for the top spot to secure a favorable knockout path. In this article, you’ll discover Football Stats And Tips from XpertStats tipsters.
- Gabon has been mathematically eliminated from AFCON 2025 after losing their first two matches against Cameroon and Mozambique.
- The Panthers have struggled defensively, conceding four goals across their two group stage fixtures so far.
- Ivory Coast remains unbeaten in their last six Africa Cup of Nations matches, a run dating back to the previous tournament.
- The Elephants have a dominant recent record against Gabon, suffering only one defeat in their last six competitive meetings.
- Amad Diallo is the man in form for Ivory Coast, having scored both of their goals in the tournament so far.
- Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is looking for a final flourish in what might be his last ever AFCON appearance.
Ahead of Côte d'Ivoire's final CAN 2025 group stage encounter against Gabon, head coach Emerse Faé has called for a high-intensity performance. Despite having already secured progress, Faé emphasized the need to meet fan expectations by playing with urgency. The Ivorian manager also confirmed rotation in his starting eleven, though striker Mohamed Bayo will miss the clash due to injury while Ousmane Diomandé remains under workload management.
The gulf in class and motivation between these two teams is currently massive. Ivory Coast is coming into this game as the defending champions and the top team in the group, needing a win to secure that first-place finish. Their form has been incredibly consistent under Emerse Fae, remaining undefeated in competitive play for over a year. Statistically, the Elephants have dominated Gabon in recent history, losing only once in their last six meetings. Gabon, on the other hand, is already eliminated and has shown significant defensive vulnerabilities, conceding four goals in just two matches. With Amad Diallo in peak form and Gabon’s morale likely at an all-time low, the Ivory Coast victory seems the most logical outcome. They have the squad depth to rotate without losing quality, which is a luxury Gabon simply doesn't have. Expect the Elephants to control the ball and eventually break down a tired Gabonese defense.
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FAQ – Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Gabon and Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast enters as the strong favorite due to their unbeaten run and Gabon's recent defensive struggles and elimination from the tournament.
Where can I watch Gabon vs Ivory Coast live?
The Gabon vs Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations match will be broadcast live on Channel 4 and 4Seven.
What time does Gabon vs Ivory Coast start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 (GMT) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
