Benin
2/10Wins
0.6Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 4 available matches.
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Africa Cup of Nations - QualificationGroup Stage - 2THE MATCH CENTREBenin vs Mauritania match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Rodolfo Aloko31′
Rodolfo Aloko46′
Aboubakary Koita80′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Unavailable · Calculated Not supplied.
Odds updated Not supplied · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 0 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.
BeninMauritania
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target3
14Total Shots9
46%Ball Possession54%
3Corner Kicks3
20Fouls18
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
300Total passes355
223Passes 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.
Benin 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Mauritania 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.
Mauritania
2/9Wins
0.8Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Mauritania’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Confirmed lineups are not available on this page yet.
- 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.
Benin
10 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.6
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Burkina FasoAway · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification1–1TogoAway · Friendlies1–5NigerHome · Friendlies1–1LiberiaHome · Friendlies1–0EgyptAway · Africa Cup of Nations1–1SenegalHome · Africa Cup of Nations0–3BotswanaHome · Africa Cup of Nations1–0Congo DRAway · Africa Cup of Nations0–1Burkina FasoAway · Friendlies0–3NigeriaAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–4
Mauritania
9 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals3 of 9
Both teams scored4 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Central African RepublicHome · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification3–1NigerAway · Friendlies1–0AngolaAway · Friendlies1–1ArgentinaAway · Friendlies1–2KuwaitHome · Arab Cup0–2LibyaAway · Friendlies0–1TunisiaAway · Friendlies1–1SenegalAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–4SudanAway · World Cup - Qualification Africa0–0
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 Benin at home with Mauritania 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, 00:25 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · 2027/28 · all league matches
BeninMauritania
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Benin at home with Mauritania away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
2 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Benin
1wins2MEETINGS
Mauritania
1winsMar 2017 – Jun 2019 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Benin first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Awaiting lineupsLineups & formations
Official XIs are normally published around 20–60 minutes before kickoff. We check again automatically once that window opens.
Benin
Most-used league formationPendingNo formation data supplied
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
Mauritania
Most-used league formationPendingNo formation data supplied
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
2027/28 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification table
Current standings · Group F. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | WD |
| 2 |  Burkina Faso | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | WD |
| 3 | Mauritania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | LW |
| 4 |  Central African Republic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | LL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Benin | Draw | Mauritania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 2.41 | 2.91 | 3.05 |
| Betfair | 2.40 | 2.70 | 3.00 |
| Pinnacle | 2.71 | 2.44 | 3.50 |
| SBO | 2.34 | 2.75 | 2.78 |
| William Hill | 2.50 | 2.62 | 2.90 |
Snapshot from 29 Sep 2026, 19:00 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
AWAITING DATA
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