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Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex

Scoring Trends

Sierra Leone

Ivory Coast

Goals Scored

1.88

0.83

Goals Conceded

0.25

0.63 Expected Goals (xG) 1.35

67%

Over 1.5

50%

33%

Over 2.5

25%

Over 3.5

13%

Detailed Analysis

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

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Ivory Coast hold a slight statistical advantage, though this match remains competitive. The game flow could swing back and forth as teams find their rhythm.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. With teams so evenly matched, the draw offers significant statistical value. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win24%

Draw26%

Away Win50%

Goals & Scoring

BTTS/GG: Yes45%

Over 1.5 Goals71%

Over 2.5 Goals46%

Match Events

44'

Sub

Seri J. In: Traore H. J.

Out: Seri J.

46'

Sub

Kessie F. In: Diomande M.

Out: Kessie F.

68'

Sub

Kouassi J. E. In: Krasso J.

Out: Kouassi J. E.

Previous Encounters

15 Oct 24 AFR

Sierra Leone ✓

1:0

Ivory Coast

11 Oct 24 AFR

Ivory Coast ✓

4:1

Sierra Leone

06 Jan 24 FRI

Ivory Coast ✓

5:1

Sierra Leone

16 Jan 22 AFR

Ivory Coast

2:2

Sierra Leone

03 Sept 16 AFR

Ivory Coast

1:1

Sierra Leone

Recent Form (Last 5)

Sierra Leone

Home Team

30 Mar

Azerbaijan

2 : 1

Sierra Leone

12 Oct

Djibouti

1 : 2

Sierra Leone

08 Oct

Sierra Leone

0 : 1

Burkina Faso

09 Sept

Sierra Leone

2 : 0

Ethiopia

04 Sept

Guinea Bissau

1 : 1

Sierra Leone

Ivory Coast

Away 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

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Comoros	6	3	3	0	7:4	12
2	Tunisia	6	3	1	2	7:6	10
3	Gambia	6	2	2	2	6:6	8
4	Madagascar	6	0	2	4	4:8	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Morocco	6	6	0	0	26:2	18
2	Gabon	6	3	1	2	7:9	10
3	Lesotho	6	1	1	4	2:13	4
4	Central Africa	6	1	0	5	3:14	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	6	4	2	0	12:2	14
2	Botswana	6	2	2	2	4:7	8
3	Mauritania	6	2	1	3	3:6	7
4	Cape Verde	6	1	1	4	3:7	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Nigeria	6	3	2	1	9:3	11
2	Benin	6	2	2	2	7:7	8
3	Rwanda	6	2	2	2	5:7	8
4	Libya	6	1	2	3	3:7	5

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Algeria	6	5	1	0	16:2	16
2	Equatorial Guinea	6	2	2	2	5:8	8
3	Togo	6	1	2	3	7:10	5
4	Liberia	6	1	1	4	4:12	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Angola	6	4	2	0	7:2	14
2	Sudan	6	2	2	2	4:6	8
3	Niger	6	2	1	3	7:6	7
4	Ghana	6	0	3	3	3:7	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Zambia	6	4	1	1	7:4	13
2	Ivory Coast	6	4	0	2	12:3	12
3	Sierra Leone	6	1	2	3	5:10	5
4	Chad	6	0	3	3	1:8	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	D.R. Congo	6	4	0	2	7:3	12
2	Tanzania	6	3	1	2	5:4	10
3	Guinea	6	3	0	3	9:5	9
4	Ethiopia	6	1	1	4	3:12	4

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Mali	6	4	2	0	10:1	14
2	Mozambique	6	3	2	1	9:5	11
3	Guinea Bissau	6	1	2	3	4:6	5
4	Eswatini	6	0	2	4	2:13	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Cameroon	6	4	2	0	8:2	14
2	Zimbabwe	6	2	3	1	6:4	9
3	Kenya	6	1	3	2	4:7	6
4	Namibia	6	0	2	4	2:7	2

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Africa	6	4	2	0	16:5	14
2	Uganda	6	4	1	1	8:5	13
3	Congo	6	1	1	4	4:12	4
4	South Sudan	6	1	0	5	6:12	3

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Senegal	6	5	1	0	10:1	16
2	Burkina Faso	6	3	1	2	10:7	10
3	Burundi	6	1	1	4	4:11	4
4	Malawi	6	1	1	4	6:11	4

Match Preview: Sierra Leone vs Ivory Coast

Fans of Africa Cup of Nations 2025 turn their attention to the clash involving Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 16:00 UTC, the match will take place at Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

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

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast are competitively fought. 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. Sierra Leone will try to assert dominance early, whereas Ivory Coast 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

Three points here could be pivotal for the ambitions of either Sierra Leone or Ivory Coast. Momentum is crucial in Africa Cup of Nations 2025, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.