The reigning AFCON champions open their campaign at the tournament this year on Monday afternoon, as Senegal look to get off to the best possible start against Gambia. The champions will be the clear favourites in the betting to progress out of Group C as winners.
Africa Cup of Nations Preview
The 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be one that lives long in the memory for Senegal, as they finally landed a first title at the tournament. They have been extremely competitive at AFCON throughout their history, which also included an appearance in the final in 2019. However, the fact that they have the know-how to get over the line makes them a serious contender once again in 2024.
Results on the field have been mixed for the reigning champions over the last 12 months, as they have won just three of their last six international matches. However, they have recorded some notable wins across the last 12 months, which includes a 4-2 success against Brazil. Their most recent international saw them land a 1-0 win against Niger in January.
It will be a historic tournament for Gambia, as they will be competing at the Africa Cup of Nations for just the second time in their history. They could be a standout nation that is worth considering as a dark horse selection this year after reaching the last eight in the tournament in the previous edition.
However, their results on field throughout 2023 does make them a challenging side to predict at the tournament. They come into the tournament after losing three of their last six matches, and they are without a win in their previous three. Their most recent international saw them lose 2-0 against the Ivory Coast in November.
Senegal vs Gambia Head to Head
Senegal have avoided defeat in all 23 previous clashes between these two sides. Meanwhile, they come into this AFCON opener after winning each of their last two against their rivals. Both victories were achieved in the African Nations Championship in 2015.
Senegal vs Gambia Prediction
Gambia’s recent form is a pretty big concern coming into this opening match in Group C. Therefore, it could be worthwhile to side with the reigning champions to get their defence off to the perfect start by landing maximum points.
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