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

The Panthers emerged victorious when these sides last battled each other.

The Gabon national football team are all set to lock horns with the Mozambique national football team in their second group stage game of the 2025 AFCON. This contest will be played at the Adrar Stadium.

The Panthers failed to begin their African competition campaign on a positive note. They fell prey to Cameroon in their opening game of the tournament.

The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy one for the Gabon national football team. They can control the ball well, but must maintain calm and composure if they want to secure a win.

The Mambas are also going to be in a pressurising situation. They faced a defeat at the hands of the Ivory Coast in their previous game of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Mozambique national football team need to work better on their strategies, or else it is not going to end in their favour.

Kick-off:

• Location: Agadir, Morocco
• Stadium: Adrar Stadium
• Date: Sunday, December 28
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 p.m. IST/ 12:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 a.m. ET/ 04:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Gabon: D-W-W-L-L

Mozambique: L-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Denis Bouanga (Gabon)

After finishing the Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign on a high note, Denis Bouanga failed to make an impact in the opening game of the AFCON 2025. The LAFC star is a capable forward and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture.

Geny Catamo (Mozambique)

Geny Catamo is going to play a crucial role for the Mozambique national football team, both in the midfield and the attacking front. The Sporting CP star has performed decently for his club and will now be keen to step up his game so that he can help the Mambas secure their first win in the African tournament.

Match Facts

• Mozambique are winless in 16 AFCON matches, the longest such streak in tournament history.
• Gabon have only won two of their last five games.
• Neither of the teams scored a goal in their opening games of the African competition.

Gabon vs Mozambique: Betting Tips and Odds

• Gabon to win @10/11 Virgin Bet
• Denis Bouanga to score @15/8 William Hill
• Goals under 3.5 @3/16 Unibet

Injury and Team News

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Gabon won: 4

Mozambique won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Gabon predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Mbaba (GK); Oyono, Manga, Moussounda, Ekomie; Openda, N’Dong, Poko, Averlant; Aubameyang, Bouanga

Mozambique predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Ernani (GK); Calila, Mexer, Mandava, Langa; Kambala; Catamo, Amade, Guima, Witi; Ratifo

Match Prediction

Both teams will be gunning for a win here, but it is going to be the Gabon national football team. They are likely to come out on top and emerge victorious against the Mozambique national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Gabon 2-1 Mozambique

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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