Gabon vs Ivory Coast: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 December

Betiball's prediction for Gabon vs Ivory Coast on 31 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Gabon vs Ivory Coast preview before placing your bet.

Gabon vs Ivory Coast: Starting Lineups Time : 31/12/2025 15:00

Gabon
2 - 3
Finished
Ivory Coast
90+2' event Malick Evouna / Denis Bouanga
85' event Samake Nze Bagnama / Teddy Averlant
78' event Royce Openda / Mick Onfia
78' event Substitution
46' event Clench Loufilou / Didier Ibrahim Ndong
21' event Denis Bouanga
16' event Didier Ibrahim Ndong
11' event Guelor Kanga Kaku
event 90+6' Yan Diomande Goal Disallowed - offside
event 90+1' Bazoumana Toure
event 84' Evann Guessand
event 82' Yan Diomande / Jean-Philippe Krasso
event 76' Guela Doue / Armel Junior Zohouri
event 76' Amad Diallo Traore / Oumar Diakite
event 68' Bazoumana Toure / Franck Kessie
event 68' Evann Guessand / Wilfried Zaha
event 54' Oumar Diakite
event 45+2' Armel Junior Zohouri
event 44' Jean-Philippe Krasso
90+2' event Malick Evouna / Denis Bouanga
event 90+6' Yan Diomande Goal Disallowed - offside
85' event Samake Nze Bagnama / Teddy Averlant
event 90+1' Bazoumana Toure
78' event Royce Openda / Mick Onfia
event 84' Evann Guessand
78' event Substitution
event 82' Yan Diomande / Jean-Philippe Krasso
46' event Clench Loufilou / Didier Ibrahim Ndong
event 76' Guela Doue / Armel Junior Zohouri
21' event Denis Bouanga
event 76' Amad Diallo Traore / Oumar Diakite
16' event Didier Ibrahim Ndong
event 68' Bazoumana Toure / Franck Kessie
11' event Guelor Kanga Kaku
event 68' Evann Guessand / Wilfried Zaha
event 54' Oumar Diakite
event 45+2' Armel Junior Zohouri
event 44' Jean-Philippe Krasso
Gabon Gabon
Substitutions
#8 Clench Loufilou
#7 Malick Evouna
#24 Jonathan Do Marcolino
#15 Samake Nze Bagnama
#28 Royce Openda
#25 Yannis MBemba
#23 Loyce Mbaba
#14 Eric Bocoum
#26 Edlin Randy Essang-Matouti
#10 Shavy Babicka
#3 Anthony Oyono Omva Torque
#5 Bruno Ecuele Manga
#2 Aaron Appindangoye,Aaron Billy Ondele
#6 Johann Obiang
#1 Anse Ngoubi Demba
Gabon Gabon Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
9Shots21
3Shots on Goal5
15Fouls19
2Corner Kick8
19Free kick15
0Offside3
1Yellow card2
15Aerial2
2Save1
14Successful Tackles14
8Interceptions7
19Long pass20
0Assist3
1Successful center10
5Shots off goal10
1Hit The Post1
14Head Success18
1Blocked6
8Tackle7
7Dribbles11
10Throw-in16
293Passes572
51Attacks133
21Dangerous attacks56
0Corner Kicks(HT)6
2BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed0
5ShotsInsideBox15
4ShotsOutsideBox6
54DuelsWon56
0.87ExpectedGoals1.79
0.81xGOpenPlay1.35
0.87xGNonPenalty1.79
1.38xGOT2.49
9Touches In Opposition Box36
9AccurateCrosses31
40GroundDuelsWon38
14AerialDuelsWon18
25Clearances9
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
Substitutions
#22 Evann Guessand
#17 Guela Doue
#24 Bazoumana Toure
#26 Yan Diomande
#15 Amad Diallo Traore
#12 Willy Boly
#25 Jean-Philippe Gbamin
#6 Seko Fofana
#21 Evan Ndicka
#18 Ibrahim Sangare
#3 NClomande Ghislain Konan
#16 Mohamed Kone
#1 Yahia Fofana
#7 Odilon Kossounou
Commentary
90+6' VAR review - Ivory Coast
90+2' Gabon — substitution: Malick Evouna / Denis Bouanga
90+1' Goal! Bazoumana Toure - Ivory Coast
85' Gabon — substitution: Samake Nze Bagnama / Teddy Averlant
84' Goal! Evann Guessand - Ivory Coast
82' Ivory Coast — substitution: Yan Diomande / Jean-Philippe Krasso
78' Gabon — substitution: Royce Openda / Mick Onfia
78' Gabon — substitution: Substitution
76' Ivory Coast — substitution: Guela Doue / Armel Junior Zohouri
76' Ivory Coast — substitution: Amad Diallo Traore / Oumar Diakite
68' Ivory Coast — substitution: Bazoumana Toure / Franck Kessie
68' Ivory Coast — substitution: Evann Guessand / Wilfried Zaha
54' Oumar Diakite - Ivory Coast receive a yellow card
46' Gabon — substitution: Clench Loufilou / Didier Ibrahim Ndong
45+2' Armel Junior Zohouri - Ivory Coast receive a yellow card
44' Goal! Jean-Philippe Krasso - Ivory Coast
21' Goal! Denis Bouanga - Gabon
16' Didier Ibrahim Ndong - Gabon receive a yellow card
11' Goal! Guelor Kanga Kaku - Gabon

How We Build the Gabon vs Ivory Coast Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Gabon vs Ivory Coast on 31 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Gabon vs Ivory Coast Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Gabon's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ivory Coast's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Gabon and Ivory Coast sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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