Senegal vs Botswana Prediction
The Africa Cup of Nations Group D fixture between Senegal and Botswana will take place on Tuesday, 23.12.2025 at 18:00 local time at the Stade de Tanger. This match presents a substantial mismatch on paper given Senegal’s recent uptick in form and Botswana’s modest results coming into the tournament. Senegal, managed by Pape Thiaw, will head into this encounter buoyed by a commanding 8:0 victory in their most recent outing, whereas Botswana arrive after a 2:2 draw with Guinea. The meeting in Tangier shapes up as an important opening group contest in which Senegal are clear favourites, both on form and on historical head-to-head results.
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Main Tip: Senegal Win
Senegal are overwhelmingly favoured to take the three points in this fixture. Their momentum is evident in the wider sample of five most recent matches across all competitions, where they have recorded four wins and one defeat. Conversely, Botswana’s form is fragile, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five outings. In direct confrontations, Senegal have dominated, winning the last two meetings and most recently recording a 3:0 victory. Tactical superiority, squad depth and a sharper attacking output underpin the expectation that Senegal will control the match and convert clear scoring opportunities. Best odds on this market are available for this outcome is 1.21 on Betwinner.
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Betting Tip 2: Both teams score? No
Although Senegal possess a potent attacking unit capable of producing multiple goals, Botswana have struggled to sustain consistent offensive pressure against stronger opposition. Senegal’s defensive organisation, coupled with their capacity to keep matches largely one-sided, increases the likelihood that Botswana will fail to score. The logic behind this selection rests on the defensive stability and recent clinical finishing shown by Senegal, particularly in their last triumphs, compared with Botswana’s limited scoring returns and defensive lapses. The best available odds for this market is listed as 1.43 on Betwinner.
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Betting Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals
The expectation of multiple goals is supported by several factors: Senegal’s recent heavy-scoring performance (including an 8:0 result) demonstrates their capacity to convert chances at a high rate, while Botswana’s defensive vulnerabilities increase the probability of a multi-goal game. Even if Botswana are kept to a low total, Senegal’s own scoring potential could be sufficient to push the match above the 2.5-goal threshold. For bettors who prefer goal markets, the Over 2.5 selection offers a balance between probability and return given the contrasting profiles of the two teams. The selection Over 2.5 is listed on Betwinner as 1.75.
Statistics for Senegal vs Botswana
Senegal team news!
Senegal arrive at the Stade de Tanger in strong general form. Over their last five matches in all competitions and friendlies they have compiled four wins and one defeat, indicating a team in robust condition and capable of producing decisive results. Their most recent match produced a remarkably emphatic 8:0 victory, suggesting that the side’s attacking mechanisms are functioning at a high level and that confidence within the squad is high. There is no record in the provided data of prior Africa Cup of Nations matches in the immediate season-covering sample for Senegal, but their recent overall performances and historical pedigree in continental competition place them as the preeminent side in this tie. Under the management of Pape Thiaw, they will likely field an approach designed to control possession, press effectively and create clear scoring opportunities.
Botswana team news!
Botswana’s preparatory results show a team that can be competitive on occasion but lacks the consistency needed to unsettle higher-ranked opponents. Their most recent result was a 2:2 draw with Guinea, and their last five-match record contains one win, one draw and three defeats. There is no available data for Botswana’s previous Africa Cup of Nations matches in the season-covering sample provided. The absence of an identified coach in the supplied dataset is notable but should not be interpreted as a lack of organization; nevertheless, the available form indicators suggest Botswana will be set up to defend and rely on counter-attacks in Tangier. Overcoming a side of Senegal’s calibre will require a disciplined defensive performance and clinical finishing when limited chances arise.
H2H statistics
In the last two meetings between these nations Senegal have emerged victorious on both occasions, with no draws and no wins for Botswana in those encounters. The most recent direct meeting ended 3:0 in favour of Senegal. This head-to-head record reinforces the historical advantage held by Senegal and provides additional context for why they enter this match as the clear favourites.
Last results Senegal
Senegal’s current form across their last five fixtures shows 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. Their form line reflects momentum and goal-scoring capability, and their most recent result was an emphatic 8:0 victory, which further underscores their attacking potency and match-day confidence.
Last results Botswana
Botswana’s last five matches have produced 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Their most recent outing was a 2:2 draw with Guinea. The pattern of results indicates a side that can be competitive but remains vulnerable defensively and inconsistent in producing positive outcomes against stronger opponents.
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Conclusion
Senegal enter this Group D encounter as the clear favourites. The combination of superior recent form, an emphatic recent victory, favourable head-to-head history and the presence of an established coaching structure under Pape Thiaw point towards a Senegal victory. Botswana’s recent results and defensive frailties make them the underdogs, likely to adopt a conservative and reactive approach. Consequently, the recommended primary betting prediction is a win for Senegal (Tip 1), supported by the complementary selections that both teams will not score, the match producing over 2.5 goals.
