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The match is a must-watch for football fans, offering a blend of experienced talent and rising stars set against Africa’s biggest football stage.
The African Cup of Nations match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau on January 13th, 2024, at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, promises to be an exciting encounter.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. WAT.
This fixture is part of the prestigious tournament that shifted from the summer of 2023 due to the tropical rains in the Ivory Coast during June and July.
Time and Where to watch
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The match will kick off at 9 p.m. WAT.
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Group A - AFCON 2023/2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
 Nigeria - WA |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
 Ivory Coast - WA |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
 Equatorial Guinea - CA |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
 Guinea-Bissau WA |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Ivory Coast - WA | 2 | - | 0 | Guinea-Bissau WA | |
| Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé – January 13, 2024 8:00 pm | |||||
| Nigeria - WA | 1 | - | 1 | Equatorial Guinea - CA | |
| Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé – January 14, 2024 2:00 pm | |||||
| Equatorial Guinea - CA | 4 | - | 2 | Guinea-Bissau WA | |
| Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé – January 18, 2024 1:00 pm | |||||
| Ivory Coast - WA | 0 | - | 1 | Nigeria - WA | |
| Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé – January 18, 2024 4:00 pm | |||||
| Guinea-Bissau WA | 0 | - | 1 | Nigeria - WA | |
| Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny – January 22, 2024 6:00 pm | |||||
| Equatorial Guinea - CA | 4 | - | 0 | Ivory Coast - WA | |
| Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé – January 22, 2024 6:00 pm | |||||
Key Players to Watch and Possible Lineups
For Ivory Coast, young player Karim Konate, a 19-year-old from Salzburg, is one to watch. His remarkable performance against Seychelles, where he scored and assisted twice, highlights his potential.
The probable lineup for Ivory Coast includes Yahia Fofana as the goalkeeper, with Serge Aurier, Evan Ndicka, Ousmane Diomande, and Ghislain Konan in defense. The midfield may comprise Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana, and Ibrahim Sangare, while the forward line could see Christian Kouame, Sebastien Haller, and Simon Adingra.
Guinea-Bissau’s team, led by coach Baciro Candé, includes a mix of talent across various positions. Key players to watch from their squad are Jonas Mendes in goal, defenders like Marcelo Djalo and Fali Cande, midfielders such as Nito Gomes and Carlos Mane, and forwards including Mama Balde and Zinho Gano.
Recent Forms and Tactics
Ivory Coast is known for its counterattacking prowess and could pose a significant challenge in Group A. They are predicted to reach the semi-finals but might face tough opposition in Round 16.
Guinea-Bissau’s strategy and recent form are less documented, but given their selection, they might leverage their diverse squad to create surprises.
Historical Head-to-Head Record
The historical record between these two teams needs to be more extensively documented. Still, each encounter in a tournament like the African Cup of Nations is critical, and records often take a back seat to present performance.
Predictions Tips
As for predictions tips, Ivory Coast is heavily favored to win against Guinea-Bissau. The odds for Ivory Coast are strong, reflecting their status as one of the stronger teams in the tournament. The predictions suggest the following:
Ivory Coast is at odds of around 1.25 to win.
Guinea-Bissau is a significant underdog, with odds around 10.00.
The odds for a draw are approximately 5.25.
These odds indicate that Ivory Coast is expected to have a relatively comfortable victory.
To conclude, this match is a must-watch for football fans, offering a blend of experienced talent and rising stars set against Africa’s biggest football stage.
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