Ivory Coast
7/10Wins
2.0Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Ivory Coast’s results
Africa Cup of Nations - QualificationGroup Stage - 1THE MATCH CENTREIvory Coast vs Ghana match centre
Full time
2:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Malick Yalcouyé44′
Franck Kessié58′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Experimental — not eligible for recommendations · Calculated 24 Sep 19:30 UK.
Odds updated 24 Sep 19:00 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Ivory CoastGhana
—Expected goals · API-Football—
3Shots on target2
12Total Shots10
60%Ball Possession40%
6Corner Kicks1
16Fouls15
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
506Total passes334
445Passes accurate280
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Ivory Coast 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Ghana 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Ghana
2/10Wins
0.5Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 8 available matches.
Inspect Ghana’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Ivory Coast
10 matchesResults7 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.0
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Ghana
10 matchesResults2 wins · 2 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game0.5
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals2 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Ivory Coast at home with Ghana away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:09 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · 2027/28 · all league matches
Ivory CoastGhana
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Ivory Coast at home with Ghana away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Ivory Coast
1wins4MEETINGS
Ghana
1winsFeb 2015 – Jun 2021 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Ivory Coast first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Ivory Coast
Confirmed formation4-3-3H. Renard
- 1
Y. FofanaG - 15
L. ZogbeD - 2
O. DiomandeD - 21
E. NdickaD - 3
G. KonanD - 8
F. KessiéM - 18
I. SangaréM - 13
M. YalcouyéM - 10
Y. DiomandeF - 9
A. BonnyF - 19
N. PépéF
Substitutes (10)
23 · A. Lafont
24 · B. Touré
12 · E. Wahi
6 · E. Zabi
17 · C. Tapé
11 · A. Koné
16 · M. Koné
4 · C. Inao Oulaï
5 · Y. Gboho
20 · E. Agbadou
Ghana
Confirmed formation4-4-2Carlos Queiroz
- 1
L. ZigiG - 21
K. Peprah OppongD - 23
A. DjikuD - 18
J. OpokuD - 14
G. MensahD - 7
A. FatawuM - 3
Caleb Marfo YirenkyiM - 8
K. SiboM - 13
C. Bonsu BaahM - 10
B. Thomas-AsanteF - 19
E. NuamahF
Substitutes (12)
4 · J. Adjetey
9 · F. Afena-Gyan
12 · J. Anang
17 · E. Annan
16 · B. Asare
2 · R. Yeboah
11 · B. Tetteh
15 · I. Sulemana
6 · R. Ibrahim
22 · M. Fuseini
5 · R. Donkor
20 · A. Boakye
2027/28 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification table
Current standings · Group C. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | WW |
| 2 |  Gambia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | WW |
| 3 |  Somalia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | LL |
| 4 | Ghana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | LL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Ivory Coast | Draw | Ghana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 1.55 | 3.62 | 6.05 |
| Betfair | 1.62 | 3.60 | 4.50 |
| Pinnacle | 1.58 | 3.59 | 6.53 |
| SBO | 1.50 | 3.32 | 5.51 |
| William Hill | 1.57 | 3.30 | 6.00 |
Snapshot from 24 Sep 2026, 19:00 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
AWAITING DATA
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