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The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) rolls on as the Ivory Coast face Cameroon in the second group game of Group F, with both sitting on three points.
Ivory Coast started their defence of the AFCON title with a 1-0 win over a competitive Mozambique side, thanks to a goal from Manchester United winger, Amad Diallo. Cameroon had a difficult task in their first game, taking on Gabon and winning 1-0 as well, in the hard-fought contest.
Now the two teams meet knowing a win would have them at the top of the group after the matchday, with a better draw for the next round looming. What this match also provides us with is an opportunity to make some savvy bets, with our best recommendations below.
Ivory Coast v Cameroon Tips
No Bet
Double Chance: Ivory Coast or Draw - 2/7 @ bet365
Under 2.5 goals - 19/40 @ bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
No Bet
First of all, I want to provide the option of not making a bet on this game. With limited markets on offer from bet365, you have to bet on more difficult outcomes rather than match actions. For example, Bryan Mbeumo made it five goal involvements in the Indomitable Lions’ last four competitive wins, and I would back him in shots or a ‘goal/assist’ market; however, with those not on offer, player betting becomes difficult. Corners are not an option, and neither are goalkeeper saves. Because of the limited markets, I would say that not betting on this game is a viable option.
Tip: No bet
Hedge your bets on a double chance
If you were to make a bet, I think there is a safe choice in going for a double chance of an Ivorian victory or draw. The Elephants are in great form, with their last loss in a competitive fixture coming a year to the day of this match in the African Nations Championship, and that tournament only includes players who were playing in their national league competitions. In the last five matches between the two (including a friendly this year), the Ivory Coast have won 3 (1D,1L). Then, Cameroon are not in the best of form, having won only two of their last five, including a loss in the World Cup qualifiers that will see them miss out on the 2026 tournament in the USA. With all these factors, I think the safe bet is to go with this double chance on the match outcome because tournament football always provides surprises.
Tip: (Double Chance) Ivory Coast or Draw - 2/7 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins as long as Cameroon do not win the match.
An affair without lots of goals
If we are looking for a bet on goals, I would go for under 2.5 goals. All three of the Ivory Coast’s last games have had under 2.5 goals, and that can be increased to eight of their last 10 games. Five out of the last five for Cameroon have had under 2.5 goals, and that can be increased to seven of their last 10. With the two teams being some of the closest in terms of strength in the competition, this is most likely to be another cagey affair where one team just steals it if it isn't a draw.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals - 19/40 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if there are two or fewer goals in the game.
Ivory Coast v Cameroon odds
Ivory Coast to win - 11/10 @ bet365
Cameroon to win - 14/5 @ bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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