Senegal vs Côte d'Ivoire: Analysis and Prediction of the Africa Cup of Nations match

Monday, January 29, 2024, in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will resume its title defense by taking on Ivory Coast at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium. The hosts were quite lucky to reach the round of 16, while Senegal came through the group stages very well and appeared superior to most teams.

Let's analyze the statistics of the two teams:

Senegal:
- In the last match on January 23, 2024, they defeated Guinea with a score of 0-2.
- In the last 5 matches, they won 3 times and drew 2 times. They scored an average of 2 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals.
- In this Africa Cup of Nations season, they have won 3 times. They scored an average of 2.67 goals per match and conceded 0.33 goals.
- They haven't lost in the last 10 matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Over 1.5 goals have been scored in the last 5 matches.
- They scored at least 2 goals in 6 of the last 7 matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- They have won in 6 of the last 7 matches in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ivory Coast:
- In the last match on January 22, 2024, they lost to Equatorial Guinea with a score of 4-0.
- In the last 5 matches, they won 2 times and lost 3 times. They scored an average of 0.6 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
- In this Africa Cup of Nations season, they have won 1 time and lost 2 times. They scored an average of 0.67 goals per match and conceded 1.67 goals.
- At least one team didn't score in the last 6 matches of Ivory Coast.
- Over 0.5 goals at half time have been scored in 6 of the last 7 matches of Ivory Coast.

PROBABLE LINEUPS
SENEGAL
Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, A. Diallo, Jakobs; P.M. Sarr, Gueye, Camara; I. Sarr, H. Diallo, Mane
IVORY COAST
Y. Fofana; Aurier, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; S. Fofana, Sangare, Kessie; Kouame, Krasso, Boga

In conclusion, Senegal seems to have a clear advantage over Ivory Coast, displaying superior form and a more solid defense. 
BetMines predicts that more than 1.5 goals will be scored in this match.

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