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Ivory Coast vs Mozambique – AFCON 2025 bets to bank on

Last Updated: 11:00 GMT+2, Wed 24 December 2025. Written by Dylan Johnson

Defending champions Ivory Coast begin their AFCON 2025 title defence against Mozambique in the Group F opener at the Stade de Marrakech.

The Elephants arrive at AFCON 2025 with the weight of expectation after lifting AFCON 2023, and Betway’s prices reflect that gap: Ivory Coast are 1.30, Mozambique 11.00, with the draw at 5.00.

Team news

Ivory Coast’s AFCON 2025 build-up has included a major fitness concern around Sébastien Haller, with reports he has been battling a hamstring issue ahead of the tournament.

Mozambique arrive with a settled squad profile built around experienced defenders and quick wide options, and CAF’s squad update highlighted core names such as Reinildo and Bruno Langa among the returning group.

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Where the value lies

At 1.30, Ivory Coast’s win price is short and not obviously generous as a single. The smarter question is how the holders win. Betway’s BTTS “No” at 1.50 aligns with a game script where Ivory Coast control territory and limit Mozambique’s chances, while “Only Ivory Coast to score” at 1.81 is the stronger-value version of the same idea if you want a bigger return without needing a specific scoreline.

The totals market is more finely balanced. Over 2.5 (1.88) vs Under 2.5 (1.86). With Ivory Coast expected to dominate, this often becomes a choice between a professional 2–0 or 2–1 type win (lean under) or an early breakthrough that opens the match (lean over). If you prefer a safety-first approach, Under 3.5 at 1.32 is a solid option. Over 3.5 at 3.20 is the high-risk option that needs Ivory Coast to really run up the score.

Corners is where a favourite can generate quieter value at AFCON 2025. If Ivory Coast sustain pressure, Over 8.5 corners (1.82) is playable, while Under 9.5 (1.56) is the conservative cover if you expect a slower tempo once they’re ahead.