This week sets to host one of the most tantalizing hotshots in Africa World Cup 2022 Qualifiers as Ivory Coast welcome Cameroon. The match schedules for Sunday at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, with kickoff at 10 pm.
Both sides boast of ten appearances between both sides in the World Cup stage. Also, both sides hope to start a successful World Cup campaign. Ivory Coast comes off a 0-0 draw to Mozambique, whereas Cameroon picked up a 2-0 win over Malawi.
Ivory Coast began their quest for qualification with a goalless draw against Mozambique at Zimpeto Stadium. Despite controlling the game for most of the time, Patrice Beaumelle’s team could not find a winner and settled with just one point.
Although Japan defeated the Elephants in a 1-0 match back in November 2020, they have not lost since, which has been an impressive streak of seven games.
Monday’s hosts are looking to win against Cameroon in the upcoming game. They have beaten them previously and hope for another victory this time around.
In a rather straightforward victory, Cameroon defeated Malawi 2-0 in the second match of Group D at the Omnisport Stadium.
Without facing off for another eight days, the visiting team could potentially open up a significant lead over their hosts after just three rounds of matches.
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon Head to Head
Both sides have eight games against each other, with Ivory Coast takes three wins while Cameroon has three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Mozambique 0-0 Ivory Coast
- Ghana 0-0 Ivory Coast
- Ivory Coast 2-1 Burkina Faso
- Ivory Coast 3-1 Ethiopia
- Niger 0-2 Ivory Coast
Away
- Cameron 2-0 Malawi
- Nigeria 0-0 Cameroon
- Nigeria 0-1 Cameroon
- Cameroon 0-0 Rwanda
- Cape Verde 3-1 Cameroon
Ivory Coast Team News
There are no fresh injury concerns at the camp this week following their goalless draw to Mozambique. Midfielder Digbo Maiga is new to the camp hence might start on the bench. In addition, Jean-Daniel Akpo Akpro will get the nod due to more experience. Sebastien Haller sets to lead the attacking line with Kouassi and Akpa.
Cameroon Team News
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting sets to lead the attacking line alongside Aboubakar. Furthermore, we expect a defensive pairing made up of Ndageu and Moukoudi. In midfield, Hongla will partner with Kounde.
Prediction and Odds
Given the high profile game, we expect a heated encounter between both sides. Thus, it is hard to envisage an outcome.
- Double Chance
- Draw
- Goals Under 3.5
