Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 24, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On September 24, 2026, the national teams of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana will face each other in the first round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Without a doubt, it is the standout event of the day, at least on a continental level.
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana team news and expert analysis
The Ivorians have every reason to be proud. They reached the quarter-finals of the previous AFCON, where they lost to Egypt. More importantly, in the summer they reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history, beating Ecuador and Curaçao while losing 1-2 to Germany. However, the African side then fell to Norway in the round of 32, despite leveling the score midway through the second half.
Ghana somehow failed to qualify for the previous AFCON. They did, however, make another appearance at the World Cup. In the group stage, they beat Panama and drew with the United States. They then lost 1-2 to Croatia and, in the knockout stage, had no answer to Arias’s goal as they went down to Colombia.
Faé’s side score twice per game on average while conceding exactly one. Ayew and company, meanwhile, score just 0.5 goals per match and concede as many as 1.6.
Previous matches: Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana
Ghana have won three of their last seven matches, suffering just one defeat.
The hosts look the stronger side in this matchup. We expect them to finally claim victory (odds – 1.75).
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: key statistics and trends
- Côte d’Ivoire have won six of their last eight matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Côte d’Ivoire’s matches, while the average total is 3.0 goals per game
- Ghana have won just one of their last ten matches, suffering seven defeats
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Ghana’s matches, while the average total is 2.1 goals per game
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: possible starting lineups
Côte d’Ivoire are expected to line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Fofana – Konan, Agbadou, Kossounou, Doué – Sangaré – Diomandé, Oulaï, Kessié, Pépé – Bony
Ghana are expected to line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Ati-Zigi – Mensah, Opoku, Lukassen, Senaya – Partey – Semenyo, Sibo, Yirenkyi, Owusu – Ayew
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