Gabon vs Ivory Coast Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025

The Elephants are unbeaten in their last two confrontations against the Panthers.

The Gabon national football team all now going to take on the Ivory Coast national football team in their final group stage game of the 2025 AFCON. This is going to be an interesting contest, which will take place at the Stade de Marrakech.

The Panthers are out of the race to secure a spot in the round of 16 as they faced defeats in both of their first two matches of the African competition. The Gabon national football team will now be looking to secure a consolation win here, but it is going to be a very tough outing for them.

The Ivory Coast national football team are coming in after an intense battle against Cameroon. They took the lead, but also conceded a goal minutes later and hence settled for a draw. The Elephants must secure a win in their upcoming fixture if they want to secure a berth in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Kick-off:

• Location: Marrakech, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
• Date: Thursday, January 1
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Dec 31; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Gabon: W-W-L-L-L

Ivory Coast: W-L-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous fixture, but it was not enough to get them a win. He will be looking to step up his game and give the Gabon national football team a consolation prize. Aubameyang will be ready to help his side in the attacking front yet again.

Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)

Amad Diallo has scored a goal in back-to-back games for the Ivory Coast national football team and will be looking to put up another top show. He was yet again rewarded with the Player of the Match award after his efforts in the final third. Amad is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence and is going to be an important part of the squad for the Elephants.

Unstoppable from Diallo. Definitely the @1xBet_Eng Goal of the Day! 😮‍💨⚽️#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/rcPC7KsscP

— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 28, 2025

Match Facts

• Gabon are on a three-match losing streak.
• Ivory Coast are undefeated in their last three matches.
• The Elephants have won three of their last five games against the Panthers.

Gabon vs Ivory Coast: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ivory Coast to win @52/100 10bet
• Amad Diallo to score @5/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both of these teams are ready and fit to be in action.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

Gabon won: 4

Ivory Coast won: 10

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

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

Mbaba (GK); Oyono, Manga, Lemina, Ekomie; Kanga, N’Dong; Babicka, Poko, Bouanga; Aubameyang

Ivory Coast predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Yahia Fofana (GK); Doué, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Kessié, Sangaré, Seko Fofana; Amad, Youssouf, Diomande

Match Prediction

The Panthers will be playing to save their pride and the Elephants need a win to advance. The Ivory Coast national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win against the Gabon national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Gabon 1-2 Ivory Coast

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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