Gabon vs Mozambique prediction: AFRICA: Africa Cup of Nations betting tips on match 2025-12-27 12:30.
[p]There is little margin for error for either Gabon or Mozambique who both lost their first game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 1-0 and meet on Sunday.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Gabon return to the Adrar Stadium, where they lost their opener against Cameroon, knowing that another loss could spell the end of their 2025 AFCON campaign before their third and final group fixture against Ivory Coast. Thierry Mouyouma’s side hadn’t lost any of their five games (W4, D1) in the run up to their FIFA World Cup qualification clash with Nigeria in November but defeat in that match means they have now lost two in a row. Getting back to winning ways would put the Panthers back in the mix for a top-two place in Group F and give them the opportunity to reach the knockout stage in the tournament for only the fifth time in nine attempts.[/p]
[p]Losing to Ivory Coast on Christmas Eve means that Mozambique are without a win from their last four games (D1, L3) and have recorded a victory in just two of their last 11 fixtures (D2, L7). In AFCON alone, the Mambas are yet to win a game in the tournament (D4, L12) after 16 group stage matches following their debut in 1986. Three of their four clean sheets this calendar year have resulted in victories for Chiquinho Conde’s side, who will know that keeping the back door shut represents their best chance of not only a win, but also keeping their hopes alive of progression in this competition.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]The teams last met in the second round of the CAF 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with both sides winning their home leg 1-0. Gabon went through on penalties and have triumphed in four of the seven H2Hs (D1, L2).[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Gabon have lost eight of their last nine AFCON group stage games (W1).[/p]
[p]Gabon have failed to score before half-time in four of their last five matches.[/p]
[p]Mozambique have not scored in the first half in any of their last four games.[/p]
[p]Mozambique have managed to score more than one goal in just two of their last 13 fixtures.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was expected to miss the clash with Cameroon through injury but came on after only 33 minutes – he has scored or been booked in eight of his last nine international starts. Mozambique have lost three of their last five games (W1, D1), with Geny Catamo scoring both times they have avoided defeat.[/p]
[p]André Poko is a doubt for Gabon after picking up an injury against Cameroon, while Mozambique have no new availability worries.[/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Both sides struggle to score before half-time so we recommend backing a goalless first half.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Tom Penn[/i][/p]