Africa Cup of Nations 2023

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The 2024 edition of the African Cup of Nations kicks off in the Ivory Coast this Saturday evening.

Current Odds

Tournament Averages since 2002 (corners since 2013)

AFCON Quarter Finalists since 2002

Competitive Records v (current) Top 100 FIFA Ranked Nations since International football resumed during the pandemic

Outright Projections

Name the Finalists/ Straight Forecast

Group and Knockout Projections

Bets

1pt Ivory Coast to win Outright @ 7/1 (Various) 

The last 7 renewals have produced 7 different winners shows just how open this tournament is I'm in agreement with the market and don't have much at all between the top 7/8 teams in the betting. Looking at how the projected draw shapes up I like the path the winner of Group A has; 3rd place team in the L16 then likely Ghana/ DR Congo in the QF, which ever if those sides progresses will likely be the lowest rated side in the Quarters (pending any upsets) before a Semi-Final showdown with the reigning Champions Senegal. It's the Ivory Coast with their home advantage who get the nod to top Group A over Nigeria.

I usually like to have an outsider on side but looking at the projected draw any outsider is likely going to have to beat 4 of the top sides in the knockouts and i just can't see any of them doing so. I will of course be keeping a close eye on things and if the draw opens up along the way

 

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Still a couple of games to go before we wrap up the first round of fixtures but changes aplenty in the projected bracket; the draw has gone against Ivory Coast and you have to feel for Mali, wherever they end up they're going to play one of the "top 8". I've had half a point on Morocco after what looked a tough route to the final initially seems to be opening up.

Bet

0.5pts Morocco to win Outright @ 9/2 (Various)