Updated 12 November 2026.
Benin host Central African Republic at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan on 12 November 2026 at 19:00 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications. Benin's last five results: W D L D W (2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss). Central African Republic's last five: W D W L L (2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses).
Benin vs Central African Republic kicks off at 19:00 UK time on Thursday 12 November 2026 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications, at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan. Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny holds 50,000 people. The confirmed lineups replace the predicted XIs on this page about an hour before kick-off, and the live score and match stats follow from 19:00.
Benin vs Central African Republic is being played at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Thursday 12 November 2026, the home ground of Benin, which holds 50,000 people. Kick-off is at 19:00 UK time, and the match is part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications.
Benin have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 6 and conceding 8, with results reading W D L D W from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 2-1 win at home to Mauritania in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 29 September.
Central African Republic have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 8 and conceding 7, with results reading W D W L L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 0-1 defeat at home to Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 28 September.
Aiyegun Tosin leads Benin with 5 shots across their last 10 games, 0.5 a game, the most of any Benin player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Benin player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.
Goduine Koyalipou leads Central African Republic with 5 shots across their last 10 games, 0.5 a game, the most of any Central African Republic player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Central African Republic player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.
Statz predicts Benin vs Central African Republic with 11 starters a side: Benin line up 4-2-3-1 and Central African Republic 4-3-3, ahead of the 19:00 UK time kick-off on Thursday 12 November 2026. The predicted XIs are on the Lineups tab of this page, and update to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
Statz projects 9 player markets for Benin vs Central African Republic, from goals and shots to fouls, cards, tackles and passes, for every starter on the Projections tab of this page. The Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365, and the match projection gives each side's chance of winning.
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Benin vs Central African Republic, updated to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
| # | Benin | Fouls committed | Central African Republic | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I. Hassane | 6 | E. Quarshie | 8 |
| 2 | R. Aloko | 6 | J. Sambia | 5 |
| 3 | C. Azongnitode | 6 | S. M'Baka | 4 |
| 4 | Y. Roche | 4 | C. Yawanendji-Malipangou | 4 |
| 5 | J. Olaitan | 4 | E. Okeke | 3 |
| # | Benin | Shots | Central African Republic | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Tosin | 5 | G. Koyalipou | 5 |
| 2 | I. Hassane | 4 | J. Sambia | 4 |
| 3 | R. Aloko | 4 | B. Diomande | 3 |
| 4 | J. Olaitan | 3 | V. Baboula | 3 |
| 5 | J. Dossou | 3 | D. Mokonou | 2 |
| # | Benin | Shots on target | Central African Republic | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I. Hassane | 3 | J. Sambia | 2 |
| 2 | A. Tosin | 3 | B. Diomande | 1 |
| 3 | J. Olaitan | 2 | G. Koyalipou | 1 |
| 4 | J. Dossou | 2 | V. Baboula | 1 |
| 5 | R. Aloko | 2 | E. Quarshie | 1 |
| # | Benin | Goals | Central African Republic | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Aloko | 2 | K. Namnganda | 1 |
| 2 | J. Dossou | 1 | V. Baboula | 1 |
| 3 | S. Mounié | 1 | G. Koyalipou | 1 |
| 4 | A. Tosin | 1 |
| # | Benin | Yellow cards | Central African Republic | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Olaitan | 2 | M. Djimet | 2 |
| 2 | A. Samadou | 1 | E. Quarshie | 2 |
| 3 | M. Ahlinvi | 1 | M. Ndokomandji | 1 |
| 4 | M. Tijani | 1 | D. Kogbeto | 1 |
| 5 | C. Azongnitode | 1 | G. Oualengbe | 1 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.2 | 27 of 58 |
| Goals against | 1.1 | 27 of 58 |
| Shots | 7.5 | 30 of 58 |
| Shots on target | 2.8 | 34 of 58 |
| Fouls | 13.6 | 15 of 58 |
| Tackles | 12 | 8 of 58 |
| Passes | 112.6 | 9 of 58 |
| Corners | 2.3 | 49 of 58 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.2 | 25 of 58 |
| Goals against | 2.4 | 48 of 58 |
| Shots | 5.2 | 48 of 58 |
| Shots on target | 2.4 | 43 of 58 |
| Fouls | 12.4 | 29 of 58 |
| Passes | 0.3 | 44 of 58 |
| Corners | 3.3 | 37 of 58 |