Benin vs Central African Republic prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 12, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On November 12, 2026, Benin and the Central African Republic will meet in Matchday 3 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The group leaders host the team at the bottom of the standings.
Benin vs Central African Republic: team news and expert analysis
Benin reached the round of 16 at the last AFCON, where they lost 1-3 to Egypt. This autumn, they opened with a draw away to Burkina Faso, then beat Mauritania 2-1. In October, they faced Argentina in a friendly and lost 0-3 to the World Cup runners-up.
The Central African Republic are traditionally among the outsiders. In World Cup qualifying, they finished second-bottom with eight points from ten matches. And so far, they have only lost: 1-3 to Mauritania and 0-1 to Burkina Faso.
The hosts average 0.9 goals scored and concede almost twice as many — 1.7. The Central African Republic have fared even worse, scoring just 0.8 goals and conceding 1.8 per game.
Previous meetings: Benin vs Central African Republic
This will be the first-ever meeting between these sides.
The stronger team is playing at home. We expect them to secure a convincing win, so we’re backing them with a "-1.0 goals" handicap (odds – 2.14).
Benin vs Central African Republic: key stats and trends
- Benin have won one of their last five matches — against their current opponents
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Benin’s matches, with an average of 2.6 total goals per game
- The Central African Republic have lost three matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 30% of the Central African Republic’s matches, with an average of 2.6 total goals per game.
Benin vs Central African Republic: probable starting lineups
Benin play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Dandjinou — Omor, Roch, Tijani, Ouorou — D’Almeida, Imourane — Aloko, Olaïtan, Yamiru Ouorou — Aiyegun
The Central African Republic play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Yufegan — Yapende, Gambor, Diomande, Yangao, Mbaka — Sole, Baboula, Kouarshi, Sambia — Koyalipou
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