AFCON Betting Tips
Below you’ll find our expert tips for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) across the most popular football betting markets, including Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Goals, and Correct Score. Our AFCON betting tips rely on recent match data, team performance during the qualification rounds, and historical records from previous AFCON editions.
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Betting Tips
AFCON Outrights Tips for 2025 Season
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. The most popular outright markets for the AFCON include To Win, To Reach the Semi-Finals, and To Finish as Top Goalscorer.
Who is most likely to win the Africa Cup of Nations this season?
Priced at 11/4 (27%), Morocco are the leading contenders to win the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, combining home advantage with one of the strongest squads in the tournament. The Atlas Lions build on a successful World Cup generation that reached the semi-finals in 2022 under current manager Walid Regragui, whose leadership at that tournament reshaped Morocco’s competitive identity. That experience brings tactical maturity and belief into AFCON. With a settled squad, elite-level organisation, and the added boost of hosting the competition, Morocco appear best positioned to lift the AFCON trophy this season.
Who is most likely to reach the semi-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations?
The four teams most likely to reach the AFCON semi-finals are Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, and Nigeria. Each side combines proven tournament experience with squad quality and clear tactical identity, which are decisive factors in navigating the physical and unpredictable knockout stages of AFCON.
More information about the 4 leading AFCON semi-final candidates is given below.
- Morocco. Morocco look well placed to reach the AFCON semi-finals thanks to the continuity of a squad shaped by their historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run. Under Walid Regragui, Morocco retain a disciplined defensive structure, midfield control, and growing attacking depth, reinforced further by the advantage of playing on home soil.
- Egypt. Egypt remain one of the most credible teams to reach the latter AFCON stages thanks to their unrivalled tournament experience and ability to manage high-pressure knockout matches. Egypt won an unprecedented three consecutive AFCON titles in 2006, 2008, and 2010, a record that underlines their historical dominance in this competition. That winning culture, combined with tactical discipline and a squad accustomed to continental football, continues to make Egypt natural candidates to reach the AFCON semi-finals in 2026.
- Senegal. Senegal are among the most reliable teams to reach the latter stages, blending experienced leaders from their 2021 AFCON-winning squad with a talented new generation that includes Lamine Camara (central midfielder) and Habib Diarra (central midfielder). A favourable group-stage pathway and physical dominance across the pitch strengthen Senegal’s prospects in knockout football.
- Nigeria. Nigeria are credible semi-final candidates thanks to their high overall squad value and attacking threat. With Victor Osimhen spearheading the attack and depth across midfield and defence, Nigeria possess the pace and power needed to decide tight AFCON knockout ties.
Who is most likely to finish as Top Scorer at AFCON?
Priced at 7/1 (12.5%) by most major bookmakers, Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) is the player most likely to receive the AFCON top scorer award, with his combination of explosive pace and elite finishing making him one of the tournament’s most dangerous forwards. Osimhen’s ability to attack space behind defences, win duels in transition, and convert chances with either foot gives him multiple scoring routes. As Nigeria’s focal point in attack, Osimhen benefits from a system built to supply him early and often, positioning him as a leading candidate to finish the tournament as top scorer.
AFCON Betting Stats and Data
Our AFCON betting analysis draws on data from recent editions of Africa’s biggest international football competition. By examining crucial metrics such as goal averages, Both Teams to Score (BTTS) rates, clean sheet percentages, and possession data, our AFCON predictions provide bettors with a solid statistical foundation for making informed and data-driven betting decisions.
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Stats (2025)
| Team Type |
Average Goals Scored |
| Home Teams |
2 |
| Away Teams |
0 |
| Total (Combined) |
2 |
45 min/Goal
(2 Goals in 1 matches)
100% Clean Sheets
(1 times out of 1 matches)
0% Both Teams Scored
(0 times out of 1 matches)
| Outcome (Full-Time Result) |
% of Matches |
| Home Win |
100% |
| Draw |
0% |
| Away Win |
0% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Over |
| Over 0.5 |
100% |
| Over 1.5 |
100% |
| Over 2.5 |
0% |
| Over 3.5 |
0% |
| Over 4.5 |
0% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Under |
| Under 0.5 |
0% |
| Under 1.5 |
0% |
| Under 2.5 |
100% |
| Under 3.5 |
100% |
| Under 4.5 |
100% |
| Africa Cup of Nations Match Stats (2025) |
| Shots Per Match |
20 |
| Shots / Match (Home) |
16 |
| Shots / Match (Away) |
4 |
| Fouls Per Match |
39 |
| Fouls / Match (Home) |
19 |
| Fouls / Match (Away) |
20 |
| Offsides Per Match |
6 |
| Players Participated |
51 |
What are AFCON Predictions?
AFCON predictions are expert analyses of likely outcomes across the African Cup of Nations, from the group stage to the final. Each AFCON prediction examines national team strength, tactical setups, and player form for every team, using both recent performances and long-term historical context. Our football predictions assess how factors such as squad depth, managerial strategy, and travel conditions influence match results. The main betting markets featured in AFCON predictions include Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, and Outright Winner.
How are AFCON Predictions determined?
Our analysts develop AFCON predictions through a detailed process that combines statistical modelling, tactical evaluation, and betting market analysis. The AFCON extends over several weeks and across multiple host cities, requiring continuous data tracking and performance assessment to maintain accuracy of forecasts and betting tips throughout the tournament.
The 3 key steps behind our AFCON predictions are as follows.
- Evaluating team form and international performance
- Assessing tactical systems and managerial approaches
- Aligning data insights with betting markets
- Evaluating team form and international performance. The first step required to produce reliable AFCON predictions involves analysing each nation’s recent results in qualifiers, friendlies, and previous tournaments. Key indicators of team form such as goal difference, defensive stability, and attacking efficiency determine which teams enter the AFCON in strong condition and which are expected to underperform during the group stage.
- Assessing tactical systems and managerial approaches. The second step involved in shaping accurate AFCON predictions involves carefully examining how each coach prepares their team for both group-stage and knockout matches. Factors such as tactical balance, formation flexibility, and squad rotation across a demanding AFCON schedule are central to anticipating results.
- Aligning data insights with betting markets. The final step required to produce consistently helpful AFCON predictions integrates statistical analysis with bookmaker odds and market movements. Analysts monitor shifts caused by injuries, suspensions, or travel conditions between host cities to ensure each AFCON prediction remains current and data-driven..
When are AFCON Predictions released?
Our AFCON predictions are published on Monday at 1:00 PM (London time) in the week that the 2025 AFCON begins. This release schedule ensures that the AFCON predictions reflect the most recent updates on team news, confirmed squads, and pre-tournament form ahead of the opening fixtures.
What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for AFCON?
The three most appealing betting markets for the AFCON are Home Wins, Over 1.5 Goals, and Clean Sheets. These markets represent the most frequent and consistent outcomes in recent AFCON tournaments, offering bettors balanced opportunities with moderate risk.
More information about the 3 best betting markets for AFCON is given below.
- Home Wins. The Home Wins market is one of the best options for AFCON bettors. This marker has shown steady performance across recent tournaments with 40% of matches won by host or locally based teams in both 2019 and 2021, and 38% in 2023. In contrast, draws accounted for around 30% of AFCON fixtures, while away wins rarely exceeded one-third of matches. These trends confirm the consistent edge held by home or regionally favoured sides in AFCON fixtures.
- Over 1.5 Goals . The Over 1.5 Goals market stands out as a consistent and moderately safe choice for AFCON predictions, appearing in 50% to 69% of matches from 2019 to 2023. The 2023 AFCON edition recorded a rise in attacking productivity, averaging 2.29 goals per match, driven by teams such as Senegal, Nigeria, and Morocco, which maintained offensive intensity throughout the tournament.
- Clean Sheets . Clean Sheets continues to be one of the most reliable AFCON betting markets, reflecting the tournament’s defensive discipline and tactical strength. Across the last three editions of AFCON, 63% to 81% of matches featured at least one team keeping a clean sheet. Nations like Senegal and Egypt regularly dominate this market through structured defensive play and elite goalkeeping performances.
The table below summarises AFCON results from the past three tournaments across these key markets.
| Season |
Home Wins |
Draws |
Away Wins |
Over 1.5 Goals |
Clean Sheets |
Avg. Goals / Match |
| 2019 |
40% |
27% |
33% |
56% |
81% |
1.96 |
| 2021 |
40% |
31% |
29% |
50% |
77% |
1.92 |
| 2023 |
38% |
38% |
23% |
69% |
63% |
2.29 |
AFCON Guide
The AFCON 2025, officially known as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marks the 35th edition of Africa’s premier international men’s football tournament, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This AFCON edition will be hosted by Morocco for the second time in its history, following its previous hosting in 1988. AFCON 2025 brings together 24 of the continent’s strongest national teams in a competition that blends regional pride, tactical diversity, and world-class talent from across Africa’s top leagues.
What Is the Format of AFCON 2025 Season?
The 2025 AFCON will follow the format of group stages followed by knockout rounds. The 24 teams that qualify for AFCON will be divided into six groups of four, with the top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 16. From there, the AFCON progresses through quarter-finals, semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final. This format ensures that teams have multiple chances to progress while rewarding consistency and tactical balance across both stages of the competition.
What are the Start & End Dates for AFCON 2025?
The 2025 AFCON will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marking the first time the tournament will be played over the Christmas and New Year period. The decision to move the competition to winter was made to avoid scheduling conflicts with FIFA’s 2025 Club World Cup, which was set for June and July 2025. This timing ensures that the AFCON retains full access to Africa’s top players without overlap with major international club commitments.
How are AFCON Fixtures built up?
Fixtures for the 2025 AFCON are built up by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in collaboration with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and the Local Organising Committee. The group stage draw of AFCON (held on 27 January 2025 in Rabat) used the December 2024 FIFA World Rankings to seed the 24 teams into four pots, ensuring balanced competition. Once the draw was completed, CAF scheduled AFCON matches across nine venues in six Moroccan cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakesh, Fez, and Agadir. The 2025 AFCON fixture schedule was announced on 31 January 2025, ensuring fair rest periods, logistical efficiency, and competitive integrity throughout the tournament.
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