Benin vs Central African Republic
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
Benin
Central African Republic
November 12, 2026 at 20:00
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Benin vs Central African Republic prediction and betting tip for this Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification match, kicking off November 12, 2026 at 20:00. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals.
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Benin host Central African Republic in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification (Group Stage - 3) on Thursday 12 November 2026, kick-off 20:00 WAT.
Benin are 1st in the table with 4 points from 2 games (1-1-0), while Central African Republic sit 4th on 0 points. Benin have a 4-point advantage. At home Benin have won 1 of 1; Central African Republic have won 0 of 1 on the road.
Benin have one win and one draw in their last 2 league games (D-W), averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Central African Republic have two defeats in their last 2 league games (L-L), averaging 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.
Benin average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets, usually in a 4-1-4-1. Central African Republic average 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-3-3.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: R. Aloko leads Benin's scoring with 2 goals.
Bookmakers make Benin the favourites: Benin 1.53, draw 3.50, Central African Republic 6.25 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.15 and under at 1.67. Both teams to score: yes 2.25, no 1.57.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 2.5 goals, recent form points to 2.5 goals a game and bookmakers price over 1.5 at 1.36.
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification table
Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | WD |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 | WD |
| 3 | Mauritania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | LW |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | LL |
Season stats
| Benin | Central African Republic | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 3 (1.5) | 1 (0.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 2 (1.0) | 4 (2.0) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.0 / 1.0 | 0.0 / 1.0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 0 | 0 |
| Biggest win | 2-1 | — |
| Usual formation | 4-1-4-1 | 4-3-3 |
Top scorers
- R. Aloko 2 goals · 0 assists
No player in the league's top scorers list.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 12 Nov 2026, 10:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 2.5 goals, recent form points to 2.5 goals a game and bookmakers price over 1.5 at 1.36.
Form (last 5)
Benin
DW
1.5 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Central African Republic
LL
0.5 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
These teams have not met recently.
Statistics: API-Football · updated 12 Nov 2026, 03:43. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
