Africa Cup of Nations: Quarter-final
Followers of the Africa Cup of Nations are still shocked with the way things developed in the Group Stages.
First of all, no one expected Ivory Coast—favoured by many a betting tip—to bow out of the competition with such a disappointing run highlighted by a 1-0 loss to Morocco.
With the heavy favourites out of the way, expect football betting to become intense as the last eight teams make a run for the title of Africa’s Best Footballing Nation.
Burkina Faso vs Tunisia
These two teams are coming into this match under different situations: Burkina Faso managed to claw their way to the top of Group A thanks to goal difference. However, I am not sure manager Paulo Duarte can force another close game against a free-scoring Tunisia. Stopping Tunisia’s possession-centric brand of football is a top priority.
Moreover, Tunisia’s defence are as bad as their attackers are prolific. If Burkina Faso can take advantage of this, then we will see an interesting match. However, I think Tunisia will overpower them and advance to the semi-final. With that being said, punters should look at Tunisia -0.25 @ 1.93.
Senegal vs Cameroon
Arguably, Senegal are now the biggest favourites to win the entire tournament. They scored two goals on all of their three matches, a fine exhibition of their scoring prowess. Moreover, players such as Papa Kouly Diop, Kalidou Koulibaly and Sadio Mane will make things difficult for the Indomitable Lions.
Hugo Broos can only hope to stop the strong Senegalese attack with the stable defence that helped them through the group stage and pincer them on the counter. However, I think the difference in quality is too big for Cameroon manager Hugo Broos to overcome with tactics. Handicap betting regulars will be intrigued by Senegal -0.50 @ 2.14.
Ghana vs Congo DR
This game will be an interesting match in itself due to the way these two nations reached the knockout stage. Congo were too much of an offensive juggernaut for the other Group C nations to handle, finishing at the top of the group and with a +3 goal difference. Meanwhile, Ghana breezed through the Group Stage while allowing only a single goal to pass through their tough defence.
This will be a battle of the coaches as much as it is the players’. The ways Jean-Florent Ibenge and Avram Grant will assemble their teams can make or break the game. I think Congo has the slight edge here, so DR Congo +0.25 @ 1.96 is the way to go.
Egypt vs Morocco
Morocco weren’t expected to progress to the knockout stages as easily as they did, but the way they hunkered down and beat Ivory Coast 1-0 is a testament to the dedication of the Lions of the Atlas to make a deep run in this tournament.
Egypt also love their defensive football, winning Group D with seven points and only two goals. The problem will now lie on the attack: who will break the opponents’ defensive formation first? Risk-takers will be thrilled by Morocco Draw No Bet @ 2.13.
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