Last Updated on February 5, 2024 4:33 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its defining stage, as the best four teams of the tournament will fight tooth and nail to win in these semifinals and thus advance to the Grand Final match.
We have Nigeria and South Africa in one of these semifinal matchups, while Ivory Coast and DR Congo will be the other. So far, we have enjoyed a great tournament, with some surprises, such as the eliminations of Morocco and Senegal, the main favorites to win this Africa Cup of Nations, in the round of 16.
South Africa has been the most surprising team of all, but facing Nigeria is no small feat, and even less so in these defining stages. On the other hand, Côte d’Ivoire should make its home ground respected and continue towards the Grand Final after this match against DR Congo.
Now, the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and DR Congo will be this Wednesday.
When and where?
Wednesday, February 7, noon ET at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé
Moneyline odds:
Ivory Coast 2.14
DR Congo 4.06
Draw Offs:
2.944
Where Can I Watch it?
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Why Bet on Ivory Coast?
Côte d’Ivoire did not start as favorites to win this tournament, even though they are locals. However, the team has shown determination throughout these weeks, and they have managed to reach the semifinals.
In the Group Stage, Côte d’Ivoire qualified by the skin of their teeth, as they were third in Group A with a record of one win and two losses. However, the team surprised everyone by eliminating Senegal on penalties in the round of 16 after a 1-1 score in regulation time.
Finally, in the Quarterfinals, they defeated Mali 2-1 to earn the right to play in the semifinals.
Why Bet on DR Congo?
On the other hand, DR Congo had a similar tournament to Ivory Coast. Although they finished second in Group F, the team drew all 3 matches they played in the Group Stage, leaving many doubts, especially with their offense.
In the round of 16, draws continued to haunt Congo, as they drew 1-1 in regulation time against Egypt, but defeated them in a long penalty shootout with a score of 8-7.
Finally, DR Congo’s offense woke up in the quarterfinals, and they ran roughshod over Guinea with an excellent score of 3-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo
In the last nine matches played between these two teams, Côte d’Ivoire has managed to take four wins, while DR Congo has three victories. Finally, two matches have ended in draws.
The last time these teams met was in a friendly match on October 13, 2019, where Ivory Coast took the victory by 3-1.
At 1XBET, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Ivory Coast at 2.14, while DR Congo starts at 4.06.
For this match, our prediction is a 2-0 victory for Ivory Coast.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Ivory Coast. For example, if you put $100 on Ivory Coast at 2.14, you’ll see a $114 win with a total payout of $214.
Ivory Coast vs. DR Congo Betting Pick: Ivory Coast
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