AFCON 2025 Matchday 1 Preview & Predictions
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We have you covered for all your matchday 1 AFCON needs. We have the latest team news, odds, predictions & previews on bets.co.za. Matchday 1 runs from 21 December to 24 December 2025.
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24 Dec 2025Cameroon vs Gabon Predictions - AFCON stalemate predicted
- Cameroon are favorites, but Gabon's recent form could result in a draw.
- Cameroon's performance has been inconsistent, while Gabon impressed in 2025.
- Both teams have strong squads ready for this encounter.
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23 Dec 2025Algeria vs Sudan Predictions - Algeria to ease past Sudan in AFCON encounter
- Algeria predicted to win 2-0 against Sudan.
- Algeria has a strong form and favorable odds.
- Sudan struggles with recent losses and scoring.
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23 Dec 2025Ivory Coast vs Mozambique Predictions - Ivory Coast to dominate Mozambique in AFCON clash
- Ivory Coast expected to win against Mozambique to nil.
- Mozambique shows inconsistency despite potential.
- Ivory Coast favored with a -2 goal handicap.
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23 Dec 2025Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions - Burkina Faso tipped for victory in AFCON
- Burkina Faso has won their last 4 matches with multiple clean sheets.
- Equatorial Guinea has lost 2 of their last 4 matches to nil.
- Historically, Burkina Faso holds a winning record against Equatorial Guinea.
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23 Dec 2025DR Congo vs Benin Predictions - DR Congo to secure victory in AFCON clash
- DR Congo set to win against Benin with a strong squad.
- Prediction: DR Congo to secure a 'win to nil'.
- Head-to-head, DR Congo's recent form has been impressive.
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20 Dec 2025South Africa vs Angola Predictions - Palancas Negras to draw with Bafana in Group B
- South Africa is unbeaten in 22 straight matches under Hugo Broos.
- Angola recently topped their AFCON group, but they're drawing many recent fixtures.
- A predicted 1-1 draw with both teams likely scoring.
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19 Dec 2025Egypt vs Zimbabwe Predictions - Pharaohs to Cruise Past Warriors in AFCON opener
- Egypt are in excellent form, winning 5 of their last 6 World Cup Qualifiers.
- Zimbabwe is struggling, just 2 wins in their last 17 matches.
- Predictions favour Egypt with a -1 handicap and a clean sheet.
Matchday 1 AFCON 2025 Fixtures
Sunday, 21 December 2025
- Morocco vs Comoros
Monday, 22 December 2025
- Mali vs Zambia
- South Africa vs Angola
- Egypt vs Zimbabwe
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
- DR Congo vs Benin
- Senegal vs Botswana
- Nigeria vs Tanzania
- Tunisia vs Uganda
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
- Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea
- Algeria vs Sudan
- Ivory Coast vs Mozambique
- Cameroon vs Gabon
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