Senegal v Benin Betting Tips – Africa Cup of Nations, 10th July 5.00pm
Both of these had tight round of sixteen ties which they came through. Senegal, who are the tournament outright favourites, posted a 1-0 win over Uganda. As for Benin, they managed to get a little deeper into the tournament after coming through as underdogs in their tie against Morocco. Read our predictions for Senegal v Benin.
Senegal v Benin Betting Odds*
Senegal 9/20
Draw 14/5
Benin 8/1
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on July 8th, 2019 at 8:47 p.m.)
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Senegal News and Form
A lone goal from Sadio Mane got Senegal through their round of sixteen tie against Uganda. They are now the outright favourites to lift the title at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Back in the group stage they only qualified in second place behind Algeria. That was after Senegal came up short against the Algerians in their big clash. In the round of sixteen against Uganda, Senegal had been strong favourites, but they found their opponents resilient and tough to break down.
Sadio Mane is the joint top scorer in the competition with three goals now and he is 6/5 in the anytime goalscorer market* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on July 8th, 2019 at 8:47 p.m.). They have all been scored in the last two games. Senegal are W6 L1 in the 2019 calendar year. If you look back a little further at their form then they are W9 L1 which is pretty impressive. They have amassed eight clean sheets in their last ten games, having picked up three in their four AFCON 2019 games. Senegal’s best-ever finish at the Cup of Nations was runners up in 2002.
Senegal v Benin Head to Head
In the head to head, Senegal are W3 D1 L0
The most recent meeting was a 2017 friendly which Senegal won 4-0
Two of the four previous meetings have been competitive
Senegal are W1 D1 from those two previous competitive fixtures
Key-Facts – Senegal v Benin
- Senegal have won 9 of their last 10 games
- Benin are undefeated in seven
- Senegal have conceded in two of their last ten fixtures
Benin News and Form
Benin went into their round of sixteen tie against Morocco as heavy underdogs. However, they did what they do best which is defend, but surprisingly took the lead in the game. They could not hold on though as the Moroccans got one back but the game went to a penalty shootout. Benin won that shoot out 4-1. Benin qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament as one of the best third-placed teams having finished behind both Ghana and Cameroon in Group F. They drew each of the three group stage games, so they are a tough side to beat.
Benin are undefeated in seven games now (W3 D4) and they are on a four-match sequence of drawn games. Will they look to sit back and defend, making themselves hard to beat as opposed to pushing and looking for win against Senegal? They may well see the penalty shoot out as their best chance here. Benin have taken a clean sheet in half of their last six games. Mickale Pote is still their top scorer in the tournament with two goals, which were scored in their opening 2-2 draw against Ghana.
Senegal v Benin Tips & Odds
Under 1.5 goals at 6/4
Senegal to win by a one-goal margin at 21/10
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on July 8th, 2019 at 8:47 p.m.)
Senegal v Benin Predictions
Senegal to win: Benin have done pretty well in this tournament in terms of not losing matches. They have been in action against some of the better teams on the continent. But they don’t look to have a winning touch about them. Senegal have that and can take the win in what will leaky be a low scoring game.
