Ivory Coast vs Ghana Prediction, Betting Tips & Booking Code (Sep 24)

Ivory Coast host Ghana at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké for Matchday 1 of 2027 AFCON qualifying, beginning a new campaign under returning coach Hervé Renard.

Ivory Coast Bring Strong Form Into Renard's Second Spell

Ivory Coast enter the qualifier with three wins from their last five matches, including victories over France, Ecuador and Curaçao. Hervé Renard has selected a 25-man squad containing eight newcomers.

The hosts do have defensive absences: Odilon Kossounou and Guéla Doué have withdrawn injured, with Junior Diaz and Luck Zogbé called up as replacements. Even so, the Elephants are 31st in the current FIFA ranking compared with Ghana at 65th.

Ivory Coast predicted lineup vs Ghana (4-3-3): Fofana; O. Diomande, Ndicka, Agbadou, Ouattara; Kessié, Sangaré, Koné; Pépé, Y. Diomande, Gboho

Ghana Lose Kudus After His Seven-Month Injury Lay-Off

Ghana travel to Bouaké under Carlos Queiroz after initially naming a 24-man squad containing several players from their 2026 World Cup campaign. Nathaniel Adjei, Ibrahim Osman and Ibrahim Sulemana returned to the group.

The major setback is Mohammed Kudus' withdrawal. Although initially recalled after seven months out injured, Kudus has opted to continue rebuilding his fitness with Tottenham; Mohammed Fuseini has been called up after scoring Derby County's late equaliser against Burnley.

Ghana predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast (4-2-3-1): Ati-Zigi; Seidiu, Salisu, Adjetey, Mensah; Partey, Yirenkyi; Semenyo, Fatawu, Owusu; Ayew

Ivory Coast vs Ghana Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Ivory Coast to Win
  • Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Ivory Coast 2-1 Ghana
  • 22Bet Booking Code: DXK1H

Key stats:

  • Ivory Coast have won three of their last five matches.
  • The Elephants are ranked 31st by FIFA, compared with Ghana at 65th.
  • Ghana have failed to win in their last 3 matches.

Ivory Coast have beaten France and Ecuador within their last five matches, and beginning the AFCON qualifying campaign at home gives them another significant advantage.

Ghana remain dangerous, but losing Kudus removes one of their primary attacking players before facing the continent's 31st-ranked side. In addition, the visitors are in poor form and given their recent record, we expect the home side to claim a victory.

Ivory Coast vs Ghana Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Over 2 Goals
  • Odds: 1.60 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 5VM1H

Over 2 goals at 1.60 is attractive because exactly two goals return the stake, while three or more deliver the win. Ivory Coast's last five matches include wins over France, Ecuador and Curaçao, and Renard's eight new call-ups underline his intention to refresh the team rather than simply preserve the previous cycle.

Ghana's attacking threat also matters because Semenyo, Fatawu and Osman remain available despite Kudus withdrawing, and Fuseini arrives after scoring for Derby.

Ivory Coast are simultaneously missing defenders Kossounou and Doué, giving Ghana a route to contribute to the total. A 2-1 score therefore makes the Asian Over 2 line at 1.60 a logical higher-payout selection.

Verdict: Ivory Coast to Win (1.47) — Ivory Coast 2-1 Ghana