Ivory Coast vs Seychelles Expected Goals (xG), Forecast & Details

Sport Picks

World

World Cup 2026 Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara

Scoring Trends

Ivory Coast

Seychelles

1.88

Goals Scored

0.17

0.13

Goals Conceded

4.17

3.02 Expected Goals (xG) 0.15

38%

Over 1.5

83%

25%

Over 2.5

83%

13%

Over 3.5

67%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Ivory Coast enter this game as clear favorites to control the proceedings. Defensive discipline will likely be the priority for both managers.

With no recent competitive history, this is a fresh tactical challenge for both. Given Ivory Coast's consistency at home, backing their victory is logical. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win76%

Draw15%

Away Win9%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score24%

Over 1.5 Goals65%

Over 2.5 Goals53%

Match Events

20'

Haller S.

(Penalty)

24'

Sangare I.

Assist: Konate K.

36'

Adingra S.

Assist: Fofana S.

Previous Encounters

10 Oct 25 WOR

Seychelles

0:7

✓ Ivory Coast

17 Nov 23 WOR

Ivory Coast ✓

9:0

Seychelles

Recent Form (Last 5)

Ivory Coast

Home Team

31 Mar

Scotland

0 : 1

Ivory Coast

28 Mar

South Korea

0 : 4

Ivory Coast

10 Jan

Egypt

3 : 2

Ivory Coast

06 Jan

Ivory Coast

3 : 0

Burkina Faso

31 Dec

Gabon

2 : 3

Ivory Coast

Seychelles

Away Team

29 Mar

Lesotho

2 : 1

Seychelles

26 Mar

Seychelles

0 : 0

Lesotho

14 Oct

Seychelles

0 : 7

Gambia

10 Oct

Seychelles

0 : 7

Ivory Coast

09 Sept

Kenya

5 : 0

Seychelles

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	10	8	2	0	20:2	26
2	Burkina Faso	10	6	3	1	23:8	21
3	Sierra Leone	10	4	3	3	12:10	15
4	Guinea Bissau	10	2	4	4	8:10	10
5	Ethiopia	10	2	3	5	9:14	9
6	Djibouti	10	0	1	9	5:33	1

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Senegal	10	7	3	0	22:3	24
2	D.R. Congo	10	7	1	2	15:6	22
3	Sudan	10	3	4	3	8:6	13
4	Togo	10	1	5	4	5:10	8
5	Mauritania	10	1	4	5	4:13	7
6	South Sudan	10	0	5	5	3:19	5

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Africa	10	5	3	2	15:9	18
2	Nigeria	10	4	5	1	15:8	17
3	Benin	10	5	2	3	12:11	17
4	Lesotho	10	3	3	4	9:12	12
5	Rwanda	10	3	2	5	5:9	11
6	Zimbabwe	10	0	5	5	5:12	5

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Cape Verde	10	7	2	1	16:8	23
2	Cameroon	10	5	4	1	17:5	19
3	Libya	10	4	4	2	12:10	16
4	Angola	10	2	6	2	9:8	12
5	Mauritius	10	1	3	6	7:17	6
6	Eswatini	10	0	3	7	6:19	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Morocco	8	8	0	0	22:2	24
2	Niger	8	5	0	3	11:10	15
3	Tanzania	8	3	1	4	6:7	10
4	Zambia	8	3	0	5	10:10	9
5	Congo	8	0	1	7	4:24	1
6	Eritrea	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Ivory Coast	10	8	2	0	25:0	26
2	Gabon	10	8	1	1	22:9	25
3	Gambia	10	4	1	5	27:18	13
4	Kenya	10	3	3	4	18:14	12
5	Burundi	10	3	1	6	13:13	10
6	Seychelles	10	0	0	10	2:53	0

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Algeria	10	8	1	1	24:8	25
2	Uganda	10	6	0	4	14:9	18
3	Mozambique	10	6	0	4	14:17	18
4	Guinea	10	4	3	3	11:8	15
5	Botswana	10	3	1	6	12:16	10
6	Somalia	10	0	1	9	3:20	1

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Tunisia	10	9	1	0	22:0	28
2	Namibia	10	4	3	3	13:10	15
3	Liberia	10	4	3	3	13:11	15
4	Malawi	10	4	1	5	11:10	13
5	Equatorial Guinea	10	3	2	5	8:15	11
6	Sao Tome and Principe	10	1	0	9	5:26	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Ghana	10	8	1	1	23:6	25
2	Madagascar	10	6	1	3	17:12	19
3	Mali	10	5	3	2	17:6	18
4	Comoros	10	5	0	5	12:13	15
5	Central Africa	10	2	2	6	11:24	8
6	Chad	10	0	1	9	5:24	1

Match Preview: Ivory Coast vs Seychelles

Fans of World Cup 2026 turn their attention to the clash involving Ivory Coast and Seychelles. Scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023 at 19:00 UTC, the match will take place at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Ivory Coast and Seychelles are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Ivory Coast will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Seychelles aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

Previous meetings between these two sides often provide context for what to expect. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

Tactically, this game could be decided in the midfield battles. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Ivory Coast will try to assert dominance early, whereas Seychelles might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

For those following the action, staying updated is key. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Modern football is often defined by the underlying numbers. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, this fixture carries weight for the season's broader narrative. Momentum is crucial in World Cup 2026, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.