Ivory Coast is hosting the 2024 AFCON and will get the competition up and running when they face Guinea-Bissau later this month in Abidjan.
Date: 13/01/2024
Time: 21:00
Stadium: Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé
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For the Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau prediction, we predict Ivory Coast 3-1 against Guinea-Bissau, and this is why. Les Éléphants are unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws, and are likely to start the AFCON with a win over Guinea-Bissau, who won only two of their last five league games.
We also predict both teams to score on Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau, and this is why. Les Éléphants only managed one clean sheet in their last five games, while Guinea-Bissau scored in four of their last five matches.
Ivory Coast are unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws, including their 9-0 Seychelles in the World Cup Qualifiers. They will kick off the 2024 AFCON campaign next week and will only look to get off to a winning start when they face Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau are inconsistent, having won two and lost two of their last five matches. They are poised to start their AFCON campaign with a defeat, following a huge 6-2 defeat to Mali in a friendly match.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Ivory Coast: Fofana, Aurier, Diomande, Ndick, Bailey, Fofan, Kessie, Seri, Pepe, Boga, Bamba
Guinea-Bissau: Mendes, Cande, Sangante, Djalo, Mendes, Gomes, Bikel, Gomes, Rodrigues, Quizera, Pedro