Wed 11 Nov

Benin v Central African Republic: numbers & prediction

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification · Africa

Benin

LWDLD
Thu 12 Nov 2026

Central African Republic

LLLD
Benin 61%Draw 20%Central African Republic 19% Expected goals 1.65 – 0.74
67%
ZoraTips pick

Over 1.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.38

6/10Rating
1.38Odds
GG

Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.28 – our chance 50% vs 44% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk.

Picks by market

ResultBenin to win61% · @1.56
Double chanceBenin or draw81% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score50% · @2.28
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals79% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–19% · fair 10.83

Benin vs Central African Republic prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification action on Thursday 12 November: Benin take on Central African Republic from 20:00 WAT. Benin sit 2nd with 8 points from 6 games, while Central African Republic are 4th on 3.

Form guide

Benin – form over the last 5: LWDLD Most recently they lost to Argentina 0–3 on the road. They score 1.0 and concede 1.8 per game.

Central African Republic – form over the last 4: LLLD Most recently they lost to Burkina Faso 0–1 at home. Goals have dried up: 0.5 per game.

On form, Benin have the edge: 1.3 points a game against 0.3.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Benin 1.6 – 0.7 Central African Republic in expected goals – roughly 2.4 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 42% for over 2.5, 50% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Benin 61% · draw 20% · Central African Republic 19%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 2.28.
  • Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.28 – we make it 50%, the price implies 44%.

ZoraTips prediction

ZoraTips tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 67% confidence at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Benin 2–0 Central African Republic. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Benin61%fair 1.64 · @1.56
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.65
Central African Republic19%fair 5.35 · @6.09
2.39Expected goals
1.65Benin xG
0.74Central African Republic xG
50%Both score
42%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
0–17%

From our goals model: Benin 1.6 – 0.7 Central African Republic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBenin to win61%1.641.56
Double chanceBenin or draw81%1.231.08
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score50%1.992.28 ▲
Draw no betBenin (draw no bet)77%1.31–
Asian handicapCentral African Republic +1.5 (Asian handicap)67%1.48–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals67%1.491.38
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals58%1.711.56
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals79%1.271.14
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals91%1.10–
First team to scoreBenin to score first63%1.60–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time44%2.29–
Half-time / full-timeHT Benin / FT Benin36%2.76–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–19%10.83–

Recent results

Benin – last 6

LWDLDW
7 Oct@ Argentina0–3L
29 Sepvs Mauritania2–1W
25 Sep@ Burkina Faso1–1D
9 Jun@ Togo1–5L
5 Junvs Niger1–1D
31 Mar@ Guinea1–0W
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Central African Republic – last 4

LLLD
28 Sepvs Burkina Faso0–1L
24 Sep@ Mauritania1–3L
9 Jun@ Angola0–3L
5 Junvs Togo1–1D
0.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Benin and Central African Republic.

Benin vs Central African Republic head-to-head page →

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Morocco6600+2418
2Gabon6312-210
3Lesotho6114-114
4Central African Republic6105-113

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Benin vs Central African Republic?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.

Who will win Benin vs Central African Republic?

On our numbers Benin have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Central African Republic 19%.

How many goals will there be in Benin vs Central African Republic?

We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Benin vs Central African Republic?

Our predicted score is Benin 2–0 Central African Republic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.

When is Benin vs Central African Republic?

Benin vs Central African Republic (Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification) kicks off on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time).

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.