Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast on and what time does it start? Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast will take place on Monday 22nd January, 2024 – 17:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast on in the UK? Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Equatorial Guinea will be keen to name an unchanged eleven for this final group game after their impressive 4-2 defeat of Guinea-Bissau the other day. There are slight concerns over the fitness of right-back Carlos Akapo, though, so that could be the one change.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Owono; Akapo, Orozco, Coco, Ndong; Garnet; Salvador, Bikoro, Machin, Miranda; Nsue
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Akapo (Injured)
IVORY COAST
It is expected that Sebastian Haller will remain unavailable for this final group game with the hope being that the former West Ham striker will be fit for the knockout stages. Serge Aurier returned to the starting line-up but was substituted in the second-half in their defeat to Nigeria.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Fofana; Aurier, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; Fofana, Sangare, Kessie; Kouame, Krasso, Boga
UNAVAILABLE: Haller (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Konan (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
As mentioned, Equatorial Guinea enjoyed a magnificent victory on Thursday as Emilio Nsue scored a hat-trick to inspire them to a 4-2 victory over Guinea-Bissau. Whenever they have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, they have reached the quarter-finals at least. They now face an Ivory Coast side that require a point to move into the Round of 16 as the hosts were beaten 1-0 by Nigeria the other day due to a controversial William Troost-Ekong penalty. Both teams will be content with a draw but backing a double chance bet in favour of the Ivorians seems sensible with their home advantage.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – IVORY COAST TO WIN OR DRAW
