Benin vs Botswana Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in AFCON Predictions
Benin and Botswana meet on matchday two of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on matchday two, with the loser likely to be eliminated early from the competition. This match on Saturday between the third-placed Cheetahs and the fourth-placed Zebras comes with our prediction of less than 2.5 goals.
A 1-0 defeat to DR Congo started Benin’s tournament, while Botswana were beaten 3-0 by Senegal. With Senegal and DR Congo meeting in the other matchday two fixture, the loser of this match could be facing early elimination. Benin will end their group engagements on matchday three against Senegal, while Botswana face DR Congo on the same day.
It was a disappointing start to the tournament for both these sides, but nothing out of the ordinary. Recent form has been dire for Benin, while Botswana have also been struggling for goals and results. The Cheetahs have never won an AFCON finals match within regulation time, while the Zebras have lost all four of their AFCON finals fixtures, including on matchday one. Which script will change here? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Benin v Botswana Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 3.15 | 5.4 |
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1.91 | 3.02 | 5.03 |
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1.86 | 3.09 | 5.2 |
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1.85 | 3.1 | 5 |
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1.85 | 3.05 | 4.9 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Benin and Botswana?
Our prediction for the Benin vs Botswana match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/12/2025 between Benin and Botswana in AFCON :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.66% for a win of Benin against Botswana with odds of 1.91 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Benin vs Botswana is 30.84% with odds of 3.25 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 16.5% chance ⭐ for a win of Botswana vs Benin with odds of 5.6 at Tonybet.
Benin - Botswana Prediction and Best Odds:
| Benin Botswana Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Benin wins | 52.66% | 1.91 at Melbet |
| Under 2.5 | 52.9% | 1.78 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 61.9% | 1.53 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Benin | 24.97% | 4.5 at Bet365 |
Benin vs Botswana Form
Benin and Botswana's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
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4
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0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 |
Benin and Botswana Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - AFCON
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sept 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - AFCON
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - AFCON
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
11 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
11 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - AFCON
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
Benin - Botswana: Form Analysis
Benin were back in the AFCON finals after a six-year absence but fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of DR Congo on matchday one. That was their third defeat in a row, all coming without scoring.
That puts a cloud of uncertainty over Benin’s chances of progression, as the Cheetahs have failed to win their 15 matches in the AFCON finals within regulation time (D5, L10).
Benin won just three of their last 14 international matches (D4, L7).
Botswana couldn’t halt tournament favourites Senegal, falling to a 3-0 defeat in their opening fixture. They failed to land even a single shot on target in that game. The result extended their poor recent form, landing five defeats in six recent internationals (D1).
Their only previous AFCON finals appearance was in 2012 when they lost three games in a row and crashed out of the group stage. A similar fate awaits them here if things don’t improve, because the Zebras have won only one of their last nine competitive matches (D3, L5).
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Benin against Botswana Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
S. Obassa
S. Allagbe
DefenderC. Azongnitode
D. Kiki
R. Moumini
R. Fassinou
MidfielderA. Samadou
R. Kossi Fiogbe
R. Amoussou
G. Ahoudo
M. Ahlinvi
ForwardR. Aloko
J. Dossou
O. Tessilimi
A. Akimey
K. Dambe
K. Kgosipula
DefenderT. Leinanyane
S. Nganda
T. Kopelang
C. Molefe
MidfielderG. Modingwane
O. Ramotse
M. Enosa
G. Baruti
T. Kgamanyane
M. Cooper
S. Boy
T. Sesinyi
T. Maponda
Benin & Botswana Squad Analysis
Benin didn’t have Marcel Dandjinou and Junior Olaitan available for selection on matchday one but could have them back in contention here. Three players received yellow cards in the first match for Benin.
They lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation on matchday one with Aiyegun Tosin leading the line. The experienced Jodel Dossou started on the wings and was one of the players to be carded but will look to add to his count of nine international goals.
Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko made 14 saves against Senegal!
Those numbers look monumental despite the 3-0 loss, as the defeat could have been by a higher margin. They don’t have any fresh injuries, and the Zebras saw two of their players getting carded in that defeat.
Botswana lined up in a solid 4-1-4-1 formation against Senegal, trying to cut space on the wings. While that hasn’t helped, they may use the same system or go back to a 4-2-3-1 formation to add more defensive stability. Either way, it could be Omaatla Kebatho leading the line.
Benin - Botswana Key Points
- Benin failed to score in five of their last eight matches including the last three in a row.
- Benin scored under 1.5 goals in seven of their last eight matches.
- Botswana scored one or fewer goals in four of their last five matches.
- That includes failing to score in three of their last five games.
- Benin failed to score in six of their last eight AFCON matches.
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Our Benin vs Botswana Prediction
Ahead of the first-ever match between them, both Benin and Botswana are struggling for goals. Benin have failed to score in six of their last eight AFCON matches, including on matchday one. That was also the third consecutive game that they couldn’t find a goal. Botswana have been equally goal-shy and have failed to score even once in three of their last five matches. That included the 3-0 defeat to Senegal, where they were swamped by the favourites.
Lack of goals could be a recurring theme here, and our Benin vs Botswana prediction is less than 2.5 goals.
Benin vs Botswana Alternative Predictions
Draw
There’s frankly very little to separate these sides, who started the tournament with defeats ‘to nil’. The script may not change immediately with very little time between these games. A draw could be on the cards.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Benin Botswana
| Benin vs Botswana | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin wins | 1.78 | 1.91 | +7.3% |
| Draw | 3.56 | 3.25 | -8.7% |
| Botswana wins | 4.72 | 5.6 | +18.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Benin is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 7.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 56.2% and is now 52.4% (-3.8%)
Benin vs Botswana - FAQs
The Benin vs Botswana AFCON match will be televised live on Channel 4, E4 and 4seven in the UK. Live streaming can also be viewed on Channel 4, as well as Channel 4 Sport YouTube.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our AFCON Livescore page!
Egypt is the most successful nation in the history of AFCON, winning seven titles. The last of those wins came in 2010, and they have also been runners-up on three occasions, the last coming in 2021.
Cameroon are next in that list with five tournament wins, the last coming in 2017. Ghana won the competition four times, while Nigeria and Ivory Coast have had three wins each.
Ivory Coast are the defending champions from the 2023 edition.
The 24 teams are divided into six groups, with the top two teams of each group advancing to the round of 16. Joining them would be the best four third-placed teams.
Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros.
Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe.
Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania.
Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana.
Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan.
Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique.
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