Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in AFCON Predictions
Defending champions Ivory Coast will start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a matchday one fixture against surprise package Mozambique. This Group F match on Wednesday between the Elephants and the Mambas comes with our prediction of Ivory Coast -1 European Handicap. Cameroon and Gabon are the other teams in this group, where Ivory Coast are expected to be among the top two sides, while Mozambique could be the surprise package.
Retaining the title could be top of Ivory Coast's agenda, but no team has done so since Egypt in 2010 in the AFCONs! With trickier games against Cameroon and Gabon awaiting, the Elephants can't afford to drop points here and complicate their progress.
Mozambique have had five successive eliminations at the group stage in the AFCON finals, so they would be starting with very little ambition. That won't stop them from being an underdog, and they could relish being a stubborn opponent. Can the defending champions start their tournament with three points, or will Mozambique have a say in the group standings with a surprise result? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Côte d'Ivoire v Mozambique Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.25 | 4.75 | 10.75 |
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1.28 | 5.2 | 12.5 |
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1.28 | 5.2 | 12.5 |
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1.29 | 5.25 | 12 |
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1.28 | 4.8 | 12 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Côte d'Ivoire and Mozambique?
Our prediction for the Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique match is: Ivory Coast -1 European Handicap.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/12/2025 between Côte d'Ivoire and Mozambique in AFCON :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 71.66% for a win of Côte d'Ivoire against Mozambique with odds of 1.3 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique is 13.64% with odds of 5.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 14.69% chance ⭐ for a win of Mozambique vs Côte d'Ivoire with odds of 14 at LSbet.
Côte d'Ivoire - Mozambique Prediction and Best Odds:
| Côte d'Ivoire Mozambique Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Côte d'Ivoire wins | 71.66% | 1.3 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50.18% | 2 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score: No | 77.08% | 1.44 at Bet365 |
| Half-time / Full-time : Côte d'Ivoire/Côte d'Ivoire | 40.97% | 1.83 at Bet365 |
Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique Form
Côte d'Ivoire and Mozambique's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 |
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
Côte d'Ivoire and Mozambique Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
6 Sept 2024 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
7 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Dec 2025 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Jun 2025 - COSAFA Cup
Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
13 Nov 2021 - World Cup
3 Sept 2021 - World Cup
Côte d'Ivoire - Mozambique: Form Analysis
Ivory Coast qualified for the AFCON finals by finishing second in their qualification group behind Zambia. They had four wins out of six (L2) and were just a point behind the eventual group winners. The Elephants come here with five wins out of their last seven games (D1, L1), including friends.
That run included a 2-0 win over Oman in the most recent friendly, although they were beaten 1-0 by Saudi Arabia just prior. Outside the friends, with five wins out of their last seven international games (D1, L1), Ivory Coast are likely to be confident of their chances here.
Ivory Coast won five of their seven matches against Mozambique (D2).
The last of those took place in 2021, and Mozambique will lay claim to improved results since then. They qualified for Morocco by finishing second in Group I of the qualifiers behind Mali with 11 points (W3, D2, L1).
Recent form hasn't been encouraging, though, as Mozambique lost two and drew one of their warm-up friends. That included a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Angola in the most recent match, raising concerns over their preparations.
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Côte d'Ivoire against Mozambique Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
M. Kone
A. Lafont
DefenderC. Operi
E. Agbadou
A. Zohouri
O. Diomande
W. Boly
MidfielderC. Inao Oulai
J. Gbamin
S. Fofana
B. Toure
E. Guessand
J. Krasso
O. Diakite
V. Bayo
I. Urrubal
K. Zavala
DefenderInfren
E. Dove
MidfielderF. Jone
Chamboco
S. Nangy
J. Bonde
K. Abdala
F. Bangal
C. Bauque
G. Vilanculos
O. Oscar
M. Alexandre Garcia
A. Cantolo
Domingues
Chamito
Côte d'Ivoire & Mozambique Squad Analysis
Ivory Coast received a big blow ahead of their tournament opener, as Sebastien Haller has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The Elephants have called up Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand in his place.
They are likely to stick to an aggressive 4-3-3 formation, although a slightly compact 4-2-3-1 can't be ruled out. Either way, the wings will be manned by Amad Diallo of Manchester United and Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig.
Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in Ivory Coast's latest win over Oman.
Mozambique come here with their regular squad member Clesio omitted for technical reasons, while forward Pepo is ruled out after sustaining a knee injury. The likes of David Malembana, Shaquille, and Amadu are missing from their previous AFCON squad.
The Mambas have usually featured in a 4-2-3-1 formation but may stick to a more defensive 5-3-2 system to frustrate their famous opponents. Stanley Ratifo could be leading the line, while Witi could be looking to provide support on counter-attacks.
Most goals and assists
Côte d'Ivoire
Mozambique
A. Diallo
(3 Goals)
G. Catamo
(2 Goals)
C. Operi
(2 Assists)
W. Quembo
(1 Assists)
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G. Catamo
(1 Assists)
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Infren
(1 Assists)
Côte d'Ivoire - Mozambique Key Points
- Ivory Coast scored 2+ goals in three of their last four matches, while keeping a clean sheet in each game.
- Ivory Coast won four of their last six matches during regular time, losing only once.
- Mozambique lost six of their recent nine fixtures.
- Mozambique conceded at least two goals in each of their last ten matches in the AFCON finals.
- Mozambique conceded 2+ goals in six of their last nine matches.
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Our Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique Prediction
Ivory Coast's title run in the last edition of the AFCON finals was anything but straightforward. Things have changed since then, with the Elephants having confirmed their place in next year's World Cup and looking settled to make a mark. Their defensive strengths hold out, as Ivory Coast have kept six clean sheets in their last seven matches. Mozambique aren't among the favorites and have never won a match in the AFCON finals.
Mozambique's recent defensive struggles lead us to our Cote d'Ivoire vs Mozambique prediction of Ivory Coast -1 European Handicap.
Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique Alternative Predictions
Jean-Philippe Krasso to score anytime
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Côte d'Ivoire Mozambique
| Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Côte d'Ivoire wins | 1.53 | 1.3 | -15.0% |
| Draw | 4 | 5.4 | +35.0% |
| Mozambique wins | 6 | 14 | +133.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Côte d'Ivoire is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 15.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 65.4% and is now 76.9% (11.6%)
Côte d'Ivoire vs Mozambique - FAQs
The Cote d'Ivoire vs Mozambique 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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