Ivory Coast vs Cameroon Prediction 28 December 2025
🔊 Ivory Coast or Cameroon: Who will take the lead in Group F? The concluding match of the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations is also one of the key encounters of the entire group stage. This could potentially be where the group winner is decided. Both teams triumphed in their opening matches and enter this head-to-head clash in high spirits. It will take place on December 28 at the "Marrakech" Stadium in the city of the same name, nestled at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past decade, the national teams have faced each other in just three official matches. The 2016 African Nations Championship encounter can be disregarded, as it didn't feature the main players. However, during the World Cup qualifiers for Qatar, Ivory Coast and Cameroon clashed with their strongest line-ups. They exchanged home victories, but it was Cameroon who topped the group and ultimately secured a spot at the World Cup.
Head-to-head statistics Ivory Coast - Cameroon
Ivory Coast Team Overview
The status of reigning champions puts pressure on the Ivorians. After their dazzling victory at the home tournament two years ago, they cannot afford to falter. However, bookmakers have not included the "Elephants" among the top five favorites for the current Africa Cup of Nations, with odds set at a high 12 for their victory.
Yet, this didn't stop Emerse Faé's squad from overcoming Mozambique in their opening match (1-0). The Ivorians looked solid throughout the game but could have paid for their wastefulness. Captain Franck Kessié alone missed three excellent chances. Nonetheless, it was Kessié who assisted Amad Diallo's goal. The Manchester United winger delivered an outstanding performance and was named Man of the Match.
Match Results: Ivory Coast
Cameroon Team Overview
Cameroon are among the most illustrious and decorated national teams on the continent, yet their last Africa Cup of Nations triumph came nearly a decade ago, in 2017. Considering the chaos within the team's management, their prospects in the current tournament appear quite uncertain.
Despite these challenges, the "Indomitable Lions" managed to secure three points in their opening match. The game against Gabon (1-0) wasn't straightforward and wasn't dominated by either side, but David Pagou's squad were more decisive in attack. Besides the goal scored by Karl Etta Eyong in the sixth minute, they created several good opportunities. In contrast, Gabon rarely threatened from dangerous positions, managing only 0.74 expected goals (xG).
Match Results: Cameroon
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Ivory Coast
🎙 "We faced a strong team and managed to keep a clean sheet. The unity that has been with us for months showed itself once again, along with the effort and mindset of the players, which was evident during our training camp in Spain. If there's one area we need to improve on, it's decision-making and finishing our attacks. Sometimes we need to make a low cross, but the ball goes high. These small details make all the difference at this level," commented Emers Fae on the victory over Mozambique.
❌ Sebastien Haller (Utrecht) was left out of the squad due to a hamstring injury. It was his goal that proved to be the golden moment for the Ivorians in the last Africa Cup of Nations. Other notable players not called up by the coach include Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal), Christian Kouame (Fiorentina), Jeremie Boga (Nice), and Serge Aurier (Persepolis).
Cameroon
🎙 Cameroon head coach David Pagu after the win over Gabon: "It was hard work. We came here to secure three points, and we achieved our goal. That's the most important thing. We played with a very flexible system, both in defense and attack. It still needs refining, but the players managed well. This is a young team, and we continue to work hard. We acknowledge the mistakes made, but we have great potential to improve. We won this match mentally. We'll keep progressing because we have the quality."
❌ There are concerns about the fitness of one of the national team's key players, Carlos Baleba from Brighton, who only played 45 minutes in the first-round match. Apart from this, Cameroon have no personnel issues. However, it's worth noting that the new coach did not call up stalwarts like André Onana (Trabzonspor), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls), and Vincent Aboubakar (Neftchi). Additionally, Napoli midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa did not travel to Morocco due to injury-this is a significant loss.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Ivory Coast have maintained a clean sheet in their last seven official matches, but every streak has its end. Even the modest Mozambique squad almost punished the "Elephants" late in the game, so Cameroon, led by Bryan Mbeumo, will certainly have opportunities to score. In this case, we're willing to take a risk and go against the trend by betting on both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Kicks Prediction
Interestingly, both teams average the same number of corners in their last ten matches-5.8 per game. They both frequently utilize crosses into the opponent's penalty area. Therefore, a bet on over 8.5 total corners seems logical. This bet has hit in 6 of Ivory Coast's last 7 matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers consider the Ivorians as solid favorites, but let's be realistic-this is a match with three possible outcomes, and we wouldn't be surprised if Cameroon picks up points here. A 1-1 draw seems quite plausible, as sharing the spoils wouldn't be disastrous for either side.
Taking all these factors into account, Scores24 editorial suggests that the over 1.5 goals market is a smart bet. Wagering on both teams to score also merits attention, though it carries more risk. However, we believe the attacking stars will seize their opportunities, and it would be fitting if headline players like Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo-both representing Manchester United-find the back of the net.
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