Two African footballing giants will meet on the pitch in the AFCON on Friday, 19th January. The Lions of Teranga will battle against the Indomitable Lions as Match Day 2 kicks off for Group C. Who’ll come out victorious? Read on as we analyze the best Senegal vs Cameroon betting tips for Kenya sports fans.
Senegal vs Cameroon Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 19/01/2024
- Time: 20:00h
- Stadium: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro
- Where to watch: KBC Channel 1, Y254, KBC online platforms
- Ticket info: 1,300 Ksh to 3,900 Ksh
Senegal Lineup
(Predicted)
- Mendy, Edouard
- Diatta, Krepin
- Koulibaly, Kalidou
- Niakhate, Moussa
- Jakobs, Ismail
- Camara, Lamine
- Gueye, Pape
- Diallo, Abdou
- Mane, Sadio
- Sarr, Ismaila
- Diallo, Hab
Cameroon Lineup
(Predicted)
- Ondoa, Fabrice
- Castelletto, Jean-Charles
- Moukoudi, Harold
- Wooh, Christopher
- Yongwa, Darline
- Ntcham, Olivier
- Zambo Anguissa, Andre
- Kemen, Olivier
- Toko Ekambi, Karl
- N’Koudou, Georges-Kevin
Online Sports Bettings in Kenya for this Match
Senegal vs Cameroon Head to Head Analysis
Senegal currently holds the AFCON trophy after winning against Egypt on penalties in 2021. The team has remained in impressive form since then, with 87% wins in their last five matches. They began their 2024 AFCON journey with a commanding 3-0 victory against Gambia. Many expert predictors in Kenya believe the team might go all the way to win the trophy again.
In comparison, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon appear to be struggling to find their best form. The team played their first match against Guinea, and the result was a 1:1 draw. That seems regular for Cameroon recently, as the best team has drawn in their last three games. The last they won was a 3:0 victory against a much weaker side, Mauritius.
Looking at the historical performance, Senegal vs Cameroon football predictions favor the Lions of Teranga. From recent encounters between the two teams, the prediction doesn’t change. Senegal and Cameroon faced each other in an international friendly in October 2023, and Senegal won the game by a lone goal. Before then, the last time both teams met on the pitch was seven years ago in the 2017 AFCON knockout stage.
Recent Statistics and Trends
There’s no doubt that Senegal is in a better position to win. From statistics, the team has not conceived a goal in their last five matches. Meanwhile, they’ve scored nine. Such a strong defense system can be attributed to the Senegalese goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy. And up front, Senegal has the talented Sadio Mane to create goal-scoring chances.
For the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, stats show the team lacks prowess at the back and in front of the goal. In their last five games, Cameroon has scored seven goals and conceded three. Three out of the seven goals came from the only match they didn’t concede — against Mauritius.
Judging by the goal trends, betting tips for Kenya punters suggest Cameroon may find it difficult to score against Senegal. However, the reverse is the case for Senegal, as the Lions of Teranga have what it takes to put the ball in the back of the net. So, when Senegal vs Cameroon kicks off on Friday even, the odds will largely favor the team at home.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
To predict accurate Senegal vs Cameroon match betting tips, it helps to know what can influence the game’s outcome. From our analysis, here are the key factors to pay attention to:
Team History
So far as AFCON history goes, Cameroon is by far the more successful team than Senegal. When the Lions of Teranga won the golden trophy in 2021, it was their first time. Meanwhile, Senegal have been champions of the continent five times.
Furthermore, Cameroon has produced more legends of the game, with names like Samuel Eto’o, Roger Milla, and Rigobert Song. Senegal also has some football legends — like Papa Bouba Diop and El Hadji Diouf — but they’re not as influential as those of Cameroon. In fact, Sadio Mane is currently the biggest player out of Senegal.
Losing the match may mean an early exit for Cameroon, which would be an embarrassment, considering their history. Similarly, it’ll be an embarrassment if the title holders should leave the tournament at the group stages. For this reason, players of both teams will be willing to give their all on the pitch to win the match.
Injuries
Some Kenya football predictions on Cameroon’s first match were that the team would have won against Guinea if the striker Aboubakar had played. Indeed, Aboubakar is a talented player and perhaps Cameroon’s best player at the moment. His presence on the pitch would have made a huge difference.
However, Aboubakar was left off the team sheet in the opening match due to injury. In match day 2 against Senegal, the Indomitable Lions are still unsure if the striker will feature. Should Aboubakar not recover in time, it’ll be good news for the Teranga Lions.
If Aboubakar comes off injury and plays the match, Cameroon will indeed have more goal-scoring chances. Otherwise, they’ll be less of a treat in front of the goal. Hence, Senegal vs Cameroon betting tips predict that injuries can majorly impact the match’s outcome.
Player quality
The season many Kenyan football predictions pick Senegal to win is because the team has better players. Particularly, Sadio Mane and Eduoad Mendy are big names on the line-up. Cameroon can just as well boast quality players in similar positions with Onana and Aboubakar.
However, as mentioned earlier, there are doubts about Aboubakar as the forward is injured. Onana is also a doubt as he joined the Cameroon team late. That was why the Manchester United goalie didn’t feature in the opening match. There are reports that he may be disciplined by not giving a chance at the tournament at all.
Nevertheless, some updates about the Senegal vs Cameroon match predict that Onana may be allowed to mount the goal. If that happens, things might get a bit difficult for Sadio Mane and other Senegal forwards.
Expected Formations and Tactical Setups
Senegal and Cameroon appear to have the same formations and similar tactical setups. Both teams use the popular 4-3-3 formation that provides balance among the defense, mid-field, and attack. However, the attacking angles will potentially vary.
Senegal is expected to attack more from the right with Sadio Mane. Should Vincent Aboubakar feature for Cameroon, then the Indomitable Lions will try to get the ball into the middle. Their tactics will likely involve long crosses, considering how good Aboubakar is at heading the ball.
Betting Tips
If you want to wager on Senegal vs Cameroon at Kenya betting sites, you can follow our expert tips below to make the best pick.
Betting Odds
Kenya bookmakers provide relatively competitive odds for the upcoming AFCON match. Generally, Senegal has the lowest odds of winning at around 2.0. The odds for a draw is up to 3.2, while that of a Cameroon win is 4:30.
From the odds, it’s clear that the bookies consider Senegal the stronger team. The odds are relatively quite high for Cameroon, signifying that Kenya bookmakers don’t predict the team will win at any chance. If anything, their football predictions for Senegal vs Cameroon is that a draw has a higher probability.
Final Thoughts on the Match
You can follow our Senegal vs Cameroon betting tips for Kenya sports fans if you’re following the AFCON. The game promises to be one of the most entertaining in the tournament yet. According to our football predictions, Senegal is more likely to get three points at the end of the match.
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