Match: CAF Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture: Gabon vs Mozambique
Local Kick-off Time: December 28th 13:30
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Opening Odds
| Category | Option | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 | 1.83 |
| X | 3.50 | |
| 2 | 4.50 | |
| Asian Handicap | -0.5 | 1.83 |
| +0.5 | 1.98 | |
| Scored | Goals Threshold: 2 | - |
| Over (2) | 1.83 | |
| Under (2) | 1.98 | |
| Corners | Corners Threshold: 9.5 | - |
| Over (9.5) | 2.10 | |
| Under (9.5) | 1.66 |
Prediction: Gabon Win
The tactical matchup focuses on 'attacking with a weakened lineup vs. counter-attack surprise.' Gabon will leverage their midfield advantage to control possession, continuously applying pressure through wing breakthroughs and set pieces, with front-side positioning for set pieces to distract and back-side runs as an important supplementary tactic. Mozambique, on the other hand, will have all players fall back to compress the defensive space, relying on two defensive midfielders to disrupt the attacking rhythm and exploit the gaps left when Gabon pushes forward. This match is very important for both teams, as a loss would mean early elimination. Although Gabon lost their previous match to Cameroon, the data does not show them at a complete disadvantage, demonstrating that they have the capability to contend for a top-two finish. Gabon is favored to win this match.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Gabon:
Gabon’s starting lineup framework is stable, with no key players leaving. The team mainly uses a pragmatic 5-4-1 formation, showing great resilience on defense. Offensively, they originally relied on captain Aubameyang’s finishing ability, but he is doubtful to play due to a left hamstring injury, resulting in a significant drop in attacking power. Currently, the team can only rely on Bouanga’s speed and wing attacks to create opportunities. Midfield core Lemina, although able to play, has not fully recovered from a muscle strain, leaving his form in question. His interception and transition abilities are crucial to the team.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
Summary | Total: 31 (Scored 21, Conceded 10); Win Rate: 60.00% (W6 D1 L3) | - | - |
| 2025/12/25CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Cameroon | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Gabon |
| 2025/11/14FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Nigeria | 4-1 (HT 0-0 FT 1-1) | Gabon |
| 2025/10/15FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Gabon | 2-0 (HT 2-0 FT 2-0) | Burundi |
| 2025/10/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Gambia | 3-4 (HT 2-2 FT 3-4) | Gabon |
| 2025/09/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Gabon | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Côte d'Ivoire |
| 2025/09/03FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Seychelles | 0-4 (HT 0-3 FT 0-4) | Gabon |
| 2025/06/10International Friendly | Gabon | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Guinea Bissau |
| 2025/06/07International Friendly | Gabon | 3-4 (HT 1-2 FT 3-4) | Niger |
| 2025/03/23FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Kenya | 1-2 (HT 0-1 FT 1-2) | Gabon |
| 2025/03/21FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Gabon | 3-0 (HT 2-0 FT 3-0) | Seychelles |
Mozambique:
Sambique's summer transfer lineup is complete, centered around young players, but its strength is clearly inferior to Gabon's. The team has been shaped by the head coach into a highly resilient counter-attacking squad, primarily using a dense defensive formation with strong tactical discipline. Their core tactic is rapid counter-attacks following midfield interceptions. The standout players are Sunderland defender Reinildo for his defensive performance and Sporting Lisbon winger Catamo for his explosive counter-attacks. However, the team suffers from a significant imbalance between attack and defense, with a very unstable backline, and has scored only 2 goals in the last 5 matches, showing weak offensive capability.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
Summary | Total: 27 (Scored 8, Conceded 19); Win Rate: 20.00% (W2 D1 L7) | - | - |
| 2025/12/25CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Côte d'Ivoire | 1-0 (HT 0-0 FT 1-0) | Mozambique |
| 2025/12/18International Friendly | Angola | 4-1 (HT 1-0 FT 4-1) | Mozambique |
| 2025/11/17International Friendly | Chad | 2-2 (HT 0-2 FT 2-2) | Mozambique |
| 2025/11/15International Friendly | Morocco | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Mozambique |
| 2025/10/15FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Somalia | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Mozambique |
| 2025/10/10FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Mozambique | 1-2 (HT 1-1 FT 1-2) | Guinea |
| 2025/09/08FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Mozambique | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/09/06FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Uganda | 4-0 (HT 0-0 FT 4-0) | Mozambique |
| 2025/06/11International Friendly | South Africa | 2-0 (HT 0-0 FT 2-0) | Mozambique |
| 2025/06/10CAF Confederations Cup | Mozambique | 1-3 (HT 1-2 FT 1-3) | Zimbabwe |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap:Gabon-0.5
European Handicap: Gabon Win
Predicted Scores: 1-0,2-0,2-1
Predicted Total Goals: 1,2,3
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