In the bid to get ahead with the World Cup Qualifiers gassing steam, Ghana looks to get their house in order this weekend with a friendly clash with Ivory Coast. The match schedules for Saturday at Cape Coast Sports Stadium, with kickoff at 8 pm.
Both sides head into the clash with different fates in their previous international friendlies. Ghana suffered a 1-0 loss to Morocco while Ivory Coast with a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso.
Ivory Coast has been on a row during the international friendly scene, with their 2-1 win over Burkina Faso marking their third on a row. It was a game full of a lot of excitement, especially with Manchester United’s youngster Amad Diallo scoring a wonder freekick. Ibrahim Songare finished off the match to overturn an earlier Lassina Traore’s goal.
Moreover, the last taste of defeat for Patrice Beaumelle’s men comes during a 1-0 loss to Japan. Furthermore, it has been five consecutive wins for Ivory Coast, favorites to make it in the World Cup qualifiers early in September. In their past five outings, the side has found the back of the net 11 times.
On the other hand, it was a disappointing night for Ghana, who went down to Morocco. However, the Black Stars have a good home turf record. The recent loss makes it two in their last three international matches.
Ghana vs Ivory Coast Head to Head
Both sides have seven games against each other, with Ghana taking three wins while Ivory Coast with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Morocco 1-0 Ghana
- Ghana 3-1 Sao Tome and Principle
- South Africa 1-1 Ghana
- Sudan 1-0 Ghana
- Ghana 2-0 Sudan
Away
- Ivory Coast 2-1 Burkina Faso
- Ivory Coast 3-1 Ethiopia
- Niger 0-3 Ivory Coast
- Madagascar 1-1 Ivory Scar
- Ivory Coast 2-1 Madagscar
Ghana Team News
Former Swansea striker Andrew Ayew is only one goal away from becoming the seventh player to score on more than 20 occasions for his country. Chasing closely, brother Jordan Ayew is also one goal away from joining this league of players. Baba Rahman might get some minutes this weekend in favor of Gideon Mensah.
Ivory Coast Team News
Amad Diallo will surely get awarded after his stunning freekick last time out, getting some nods banging. Max Gradel is one match away from becoming the most capped player for the side.
Prediction and Odds
Going by recent form, it is easy to envisage a close battle that Ivory Coast will win.
- Ivory Coast Win
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
