Ivory Coast vs Gambia Predictions - Ivory Coast to see off the challenge of the Gambia

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Ivory Coast are tipped to win with both teams to score against Gambia.
Ivory Coast have won six of eight meetings, including five in a row.
Gambia have conceded 11 goals in their last five matches.

Ivory Coast have a superior record over the Gambia (Getty Images)

Ivory Coast have had a strong start to their AFCON qualifying campaign. The Gambia have started equally well but have historically struggled against the Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast are predicted to win with BTTS.

Ivory Coast have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Ivory Coast have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
Ivory Coast have conceded 3 goals in 5 games.
The Gambia have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
The Gambia have scored 10 goals in 5 games.
The Gambia have conceded 11 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Ivory Coast have the advantage over the Gambia, with six victories to two in eight meetings.

Ivory Coast Form

Ivory Coast have had an excellent start to their AFCON qualifiers, beating Ghana and Somalia 2-0, respectively.

The Elephants are first in the Group C table with six points after two matches.

In October, the Ivory Coast faced Cameroon in a friendly international, losing 1-0 to their opponents.

The Elephants have won three of their last five matches, with two defeats. They scored seven goals and conceded three.

Ivory Coast have been in great shape recently, winning eight of their last 11 fixtures, and will have the belief they can beat the Gambia, as their opponents have lacked consistency, recording five wins in their previous nine games.

Gambia Form

The Gambia have registered back-to-back victories in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, defeating Somalia 2-1 and Ghana 4-2.

The Scorpions are second in the Group C standings with six points from two rounds.

The Gambia have won two of their last five fixtures, with two defeats and one draw. They scored ten goals and conceded 11.

The Gambia have had the perfect start to their campaign to reach the finals next year, but they have often struggled against the Ivory Coast recently, losing five consecutive matches to their opponents.

Team News

Ivory Coast

Malick Yalcouyé, Franck Kessié, Bazoumana Touré, and Gnantin Gboho have scored a goal each in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Alban Lafont, Mohamed Koné

Defenders: Evan Ndicka, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ousmane Diomande, Hassane Kamara, Luck Zogbé, Kassoum Ouattara, Abdoul Ouattara, Oumar Solet

Midfielders: Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Christ Inao Oulaï, Malick Yalcouyé, Patrick Zabi, Yaya Kader Fofana, Abdoulaye Kanté

Forwards: Nicolas Pépé, Oumar Diakité, Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi, Martial Godo

The Gambia

Ebrima Colley has been on target with three goals in the AFCON qualifiers.

Muhammed Badamosi has contributed two goals, while Omar Colley has scored one.

Goalkeepers: Baboucarr Gaye, Ebrima Jarju, Sheikh Sibi

Defenders: Omar Colley, Ibou Touray, James Gomez, Sainey Sanyang, Sheriff Sinyan, Joseph Ceesay, Alagie Saine, Yaya Bojang, Tijan Sonha, Joseph Colley

Midfielders: Ebou Adams, Alasana Manneh, Mahmudu Bajo, Abubakr Barry, Jesper Ceesay, Karamba Gassama, Saidou Khan

Forwards: Musa Barrow, Ebrima Colley, Muhammed Badamosi, Abdoulie Sanyang, Yankuba Minteh, Alieu Fadera, Adama Sidibeh, Abdoulie Ceesay, Adama Bojang, Abdoulie Manneh, Suleiman Camara, Salieu Drammeh

Verdict

Ivory Coast v Gambia

Ivory Coast have an excellent record against the Gambia and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory in their Group C clash, with a 2-1 scoreline.

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