Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.5 Benin · 1 Central African Republic
Goal lines
Team comparison
Recent form
3 - 0
Benin
L
2 - 1
Mauritania
W
1 - 1
Benin
D
5 - 1
Benin
L
1 - 1
Niger
D
0 - 1
Benin
W
1 - 0
Liberia
W
3 - 1
Benin
L
0 - 3
Senegal
L
0 - 1
Burkina Faso
L
3 - 1
Central African Republic
L
3 - 0
Central African Republic
L
1 - 1
Togo
D
2 - 3
Central African Republic
W
0 - 5
Ghana
L
0 - 2
Comoros
L
2 - 0
Central African Republic
L
0 - 0
Tanzania
D
2 - 0
Central African Republic
L
Season numbers
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification 2027When the goals come
Side by side
Benin
Central African Republic
What comes next
Central African Republic (H)
12 Nov
Central African Republic (A)
16 Nov
Burkina Faso (H)
24 Mar
Mauritania (A)
28 Mar
Benin (A)
12 Nov
Benin (H)
16 Nov
Mauritania (H)
24 Mar
Burkina Faso (A)
28 Mar
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Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Mauritania |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Central African Republic |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 0 |
Top scorers
Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
H. Mastouri
Tunisia
4goals
M. Munetsi
Zimbabwe
3goals
E. Colley
Gambia
3goals
Y. Wissa
Congo DR
2goals
Chamito
Mozambique
2goals
Omar Marmoush
Egypt
2goals
Mama Baldé
Guinea-Bissau
2goals
Franculino Djú
Guinea-Bissau
2goals
N. Dorgeles
Mali
2goals
A. Tia
Mali
2goals
Benin vs Central African Republic: preview and prediction
Benin host Central African Republic in the World Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification (Group Stage - 3) on Thursday, 12th November 2026 at 20:00 at Abidjan. Benin sit 1st in the table and Central African Republic 4th.
Benin have been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (D-L-D-W-L). Central African Republic are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (W-D-L-L-L).
Our goal model expects about 2.5 goals for Benin and 1 for Central African Republic. It gives Benin the edge (70% home win, 17% draw, 13% away win), 67% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-0.
Verdict: our pick is 1 DNB at odds of 1.60. We also like Draw (X), Weh (HWEH).
Benin vs Central African Republic FAQs
What is the best prediction for Benin vs Central African Republic?
Our top tip is Draw No Bet: 1 DNB (1.60 odds).
Who will win Benin vs Central African Republic?
Benin are favourites: our model gives Benin 70%, the draw 17% and Central African Republic 13%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 58% chance in our model.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.5 goals in total, with a 67% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Benin vs Central African Republic?
Kick-off is on Thursday, 12th November 2026 at 20:00 at Abidjan.