Benin vs Senegal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Lions of Teranga.

The Benin national football team are now going to have a face-off against the Senegal national football team for their final group stage encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ibn Batouta Stadium will witness this clash.

The Cheetahs are coming in after securing a win against Botswana in their previous game of the African competition and will now be looking to extend their winning run. They faced a defeat against DR Congo in their opening game of the tournament. The upcoming fixture is going to be a tough one for the Benin national football team.

The Lions of Teranga were held to a draw by DR Congo in their previous AFCON outing. It was not their performance, due to which them had to settle for a single point. The Senegal national football team will be keen to secure a win and get to the round of 16 of this important competition.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tanger, Morocco
• Stadium: Ibn Batouta Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, December 31
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Dec 30; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benin: W-L-L-L-W

Senegal: W-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Yohan Roche (Benin)

Yohan Roche is going to be an important aspect of the squad for the Benin national football team. He scored the match-winning goal in the previous game for his side and did well on the left flank. Roche will be looking to step up his game, so that he can contain Senegal’s defence and help his to secure three more points.

Sadio Mané (Senegal)

Sadio Mané is coming in after securing a crucial equaliser for his side in the last AFCON game. He will be gearing up yet again to help the Senegal national football team on the attacking front. Mane is going to lead the attack from the left and is going to be a constant problem for the opponent’s defence.

Benin vs Senegal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Senegal to win @1/3 bet365
• Nicolas Jackson to score @7/5 Boyle Sports
• Goals under 3.5 @10/29 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Benin will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Assane Diao might not be in action for Senegal due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

Benin won: 1

Senegal won: 7

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Benin predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Dandjinou (GK); Ouorou, Verdon, Tijani, Roche; D’Almeida, Imourane; Aiyegun, Dokou, Olaitan; Mounié

Senegal predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Mendy (GK); Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Jakobs; Gueye; Sarr, Ndiaye, Gueye, Mané; Jackson

Match Prediction

Both of these teams need a win here, but it will be the Senegal national football team who are likely to outplay the Benin national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Benin 1-2 Senegal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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