Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Tuesday, November 19, in the 6th round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Ivory Coast will host Chad. The match is scheduled to start at 17:00 Central European Time. I propose a bet on the winner with a handicap in this match.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Ivory Coast is unbeaten in their last 11 home matches, excluding games in their home AFCON 2023 tournament.
- Chad has scored only 1 goal in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
- Ivory Coast has failed to score in their last 2 matches.
- This will be only the second meeting between these teams.Ivory Coastwon the first match 2-0.
Match Preview
The current holders of the Africa Cup of Nations have already secured qualification for the 2025 tournament. However, from the moment the draw was made, it was clear that the "Elephants" were expected to progress, as Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Chad are significantly weaker teams.
That said, Ivory Coast's performance hasn’t been flawless. The "Elephants" won their first three matches but suffered two consecutive 0-1 defeats in the previous rounds. First, they suffered a shocking loss to Sierra Leone, followed by another defeat to Zambia, which allowed Zambia to climb to the top of the group. The gap between the two teams is now just one point.
Chad has never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations and holds one of the lowest rankings among African national teams. It's no surprise that they sit at the bottom of the group.
Nevertheless, even securing 2 points is a significant achievement for Chad. They managed a 1-1 draw against Sierra Leone and unexpectedly earned a point away against Zambia (0-0).
Probable Lineups
- Ivory Coast: Fofana; Opare, Ndicka, Diomande, Singo; Fofana, Ahoulou, Kessié; Boga, Bayo, Krasso
- Chad: Gaben; Nguyamsa, Mbangosoum, Tchuplau, Assane, Naa; Thiam, Youssouf, Yeo; Damba, Mouandilmadji
Ivory Coast vs Chad prediction
Ivory Coast is the clear favorite for this match. The "Elephants" will likely aim for a big win to strengthen their chances of finishing first in the group. My bet: Home win with a -2 handicap.
