Central Africa vs Gabon Prediction: The Panthers can’t afford to miss out on this lifetime opportunity

Gabon are presented with a golden opportunity to pick up their AFCON 2025 ticket when they face off against Central Republic on neutral ground tomorrow. After their share of the spoils in the reverse leg, a winner must emerge here, and Im backing Gabon to secure the maximum points on the road.

FIFA Ranking: 128th

Last five games: LWLLL

Raoul Savoy's men's dream of playing in Morocco next year was truncated when they lost against Lesotho on the road. In a game where they created loads of opportunities and added more of the ball, Central African Republic were extremely poor. They underrated their opponent, and they were stunned when Neo Mokhachane scored for Lesotho after the break to secure the maximum points for his side. 

They have lost four consecutive matches, which is the end of the road for them, having picked up three points from a combined fifteen. 

Central African Republic are the second lowest-rated side in this group, and they have not lived up to their expectations. 

FIFA Ranking: 85th

Last five games: LWDWL

The Panthers were stunned on their home turf by the high-flying Morocco, conceding five goals in a must-win game. The job isn’t done yet, and they must at least secure a point after their loss at home. Despite scoring first, Gabon let in five goals as they suffered their second loss of the group. Gabon have won twice, drawn once, and lost two games over their last five matches. Before their recent defeat, they were formidable against a lowly-ranked opponent, Lesotho, even though Pier Aubameyang was not in action. Gabon have kept three clean sheets over their last sixteen games and must be at their best not to concede here. 

The reverse leg ended in a clean (2-0) victory for Gabon over Central African Republic. This is an important game for the Panthers, who are looking to pick up the available spot left in the group. On the other end, Central African Republic's job is done in this tournament after picking up three points from a possible fifteen. They have been terrible lately, losing four consecutive matches. They stand no chance against Gabon, who must at least secure a point here to advance.

I personally think Gabon are better, and we expect them to win or draw and score less than three goals here for 1.64 just to be on the safe end.

We anticipate a quick start for the guests who might likely get a goal here for 2.01.

This game will produce more goals after the break for 2.11.

Good luck!