Central African Republic vs Benin Predictions - Benin to secure the points with an away win over C.A.R.

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Benin are tipped to win with both teams to score against Central African Republic.
Benin recently beat C.A.R. 4-1 and lead Group F after three rounds.
Central African Republic have lost three consecutive qualifiers and conceded 15 goals in five matches.

Benin comfortably defeated C.A.R. last week (Getty Images)

Central African Republic vs Benin Predictions

Central African Republic vs Benin Predictions
Head to Head
Central African Republic Form
Benin Form
Team News

Central African Republic have lost three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and are struggling defensively. Benin top Group F after three rounds. Benin are predicted to win with BTTS.

Central African Republic have lost 6 of their last 8 fixtures.
Central African Republic have scored 3 goals in 5 games.
Central African Republic have conceded 15 goals in 5 matches.
Benin have won 4 of their last 8 fixtures.
Benin have scored 8 goals in 5 games.
Benin have conceded 11 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Benin defeated the Central African Republic 4-1 in a qualifying match last week in the only meeting between the teams.

Central African Republic Form

The Central African Republic crashed to their third straight defeat in the AFCON qualifiers last week, losing 4-1 away to Benin.

Les Fauves had 57% possession and 14 shots in the match, with five attempts on target.

C.A.R. are last in the Group F table with no points from three games.

Before that disappointing result, the Central African Republic suffered back-to-back defeats in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, losing 3-1 to Mauritania and 1-0 to Burkina Faso.

Les Fauves have lost four of their last five fixtures, including one draw. They scored three goals and conceded 15.

The Central African Republic are winless in Group F, and have recorded six defeats in their last eight matches, and they have conceded seven goals in their last two games.

Benin Form

Benin produced a clinical performance against the Central African Republic in their qualifier last week, winning 4-1 at home.

The Cheetahs had 43% possession and 18 shots in the game, with eight attempts on target.

Benin are first in the Group F standings with seven points after three rounds.

Before that performance, the Cheetahs started their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso and a 2-1 victory over Mauritania in September.

In October, Benin faced Lionel Messi in his last match for Argentina on the international stage, losing 3-0 away from home.

The Cheetahs have won two of their last five games, including two defeats and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded 11.

Benin remain undefeated during the qualifying rounds and have another opportunity to take a step closer to the finals when they face the Central African Republic for the second consecutive time, having easily defeated their opponents last week.

Team News

Central African Republic

Louis Mafouta scored the first-half equaliser against Benin last week, registering his first goal in the qualifiers.

Goduine Koyalipou has contributed one goal so far.

Goalkeepers: Dominique Youfeigane, Alladum Kolimba, Emmanuel Takoligba

Defenders: Flory Yangao, Peter Guinari, Noah Ato-Zandanga, Hugo Gambor, Sacha M'Baka, Julien Kouadio, Emmanuel Okeke

Midfielders: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Isaac Solet, Séverin Tatolna, Ghislain Mounguide, Junior Sambia, Badara Diomandé, Joël Ngoya, Edwin Quarshie, Sami Wattel

Forwards: Louis Mafouta, Christian Yawanendji, Goduine Koyalipou, Moustapha Djimet, Delphin Mokonou

Benin

Hassane Imourane scored the opening goal against C.A.R. last week, securing his first goal in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Rodolfo Aloko was also on the scoresheet, taking his tally to three goals so far.

Aiyegun Tosin scored a brace in the match, registering his third goal during the qualifying rounds.

Goalkeepers: Marcel Dandjinou, Saturnin K. Allagbé, Serge Obassa

Defenders: Amiro Amadou, Charlemagne Azongnitodé, Mariano Ahouangbo, Rachid Moumini, Liam Omore, Tamimou Ouorou, Yohan Roche, Mohamed Tijani

Midfielders: Mattéo Ahlinvi, Parfait M. W. Faton, Romaric Amoussou, Samadou Attidjikou, Sessi D’Almeida, Dodo Dokou, Imourane Hassane, Junior Olaïtan

Forwards: Rodolfo Aloko, Jodel Dossou, Joseph Oloko, Junior Olugbadé, Aiyegun Tosin, Yamirou Ouorou

Verdict

Central African Republic v Benin

Benin have been in decent nick and are tipped to produce a BTTS victory against the Central African Republic, with a 3-1 score at the final whistle.

Benin by 2

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