AFCON 2021 Betting Tips: 20 January 2022

The Africa Cup of Nations group stage comes to an end on Thursday and based on what we’ve seen so far, expect the last four matches to be action-packed and full of thrills and spills.

Our suggested bets can be placed individually or together as a multi-bet at greater odds.

Sierra Leone v Equatorial Guinea

Both teams have represented their respective countries with honour at the AFCON so far. Sierra Leone drew to Algeria and Ivory Coast, while Equatorial Guinea recovered from a defeat to the Elephants by downing the Desert Foxes.

The teams are fairly evenly-matched on paper and have been in their performances at the tournament so far, so a draw is a likely outcome.

Best Tip: Draw

Ivory Coast v Algeria

Algeria has been out of sorts at this tournament, losing to Equatorial Guinea after drawing to Sierra Leone.

Although the defending champions have one of the best squads in the tournament on paper, so too do Ivory Coast. Motivation is likely to favour the Elephants, who have not been at their best over the last seven years but appear to have turned the corner.

Best Tip: Ivory Coast to win

Gambia v Tunisia

Tunisia lost to Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations opener before recovering with a 4-0 win over Mauritania.

Nevertheless, they are not to be trusted to win consistently, having lost the star firepower from previous generations. After beating Mauritania, Gambia stole a point from Mali due to Musa Barrow’s penalty and is capable of claiming another, which would assure them of a last 16 place.

Best Tip: Draw

Mali v Mauritania

Mauritania has been one of the most lackluster sides at the tournament to date, losing both of their matches without scoring. They have conceded a total of five goals.

Mali, whose star man is Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, is in the fight for the top spot in Group F and will not be in the mood to concede any ground. They are predicted to win comfortably.

Best Tip: Mali to win to nil

Leonard Solms

Leonard Solms is a sports journalist who features regularly on various local and international platforms including ESPN, New Frame, FARPost, Tagged Online and Careers Magazine, as well as this one. He enjoys the occasional bet and the most important tip he can give you is to bet within your means.