Updated 14 November 2026.
Central African Republic host Benin in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday 16 November, with kick-off at 16:00 UK. It is the second meeting in four days. Benin won the first 4-1 on 12 November, and the sides are back for the return in a group where one has seven points and the other none.
Benin sit 1st after three games with two wins and a draw. Central African Republic are 4th on zero points, having scored two and conceded eight.
Central African Republic have lost all three qualifiers. They went down 3-1 at Mauritania on 24 September and then lost 1-0 at home to Burkina Faso four days later. Then came the 4-1 defeat to Benin on 12 November. Their last win was a 3-0 friendly victory away to Angola on 9 June, four days after a 1-1 draw at home to Togo. Across their last ten games in all competitions they have won two, drawn two and lost six.
They average 0.67 goals a game, concede 2.67, and average 20.33 fouls and 3 cards a game.
Benin come in unbeaten in qualifying. A 1-1 draw at Burkina Faso was followed by a 2-1 win over Mauritania, then the 4-1 against Central African Republic. They score 2.33 a game, average 6.33 shots on target and concede 1 a game. Across their last ten games in all competitions they have won four, drawn three and lost three, including a 5-1 friendly defeat at Togo on 9 June and a 1-1 draw with Niger in a friendly four days earlier.
Their seven points put them 1st in the group standings, with the hosts yet to get off the mark.
Central African Republic possible starting lineup:
Youfeigane; Yangao, Kouadio, Yapende, Gambor; Yawanendji-Malipangou, Sambia, Koyalipou; Solet, Mafouta, Djimet
Benin possible starting lineup:
Dandjinou; Azongnitode, Roche, Ouorou, Tijani; D'Almeida, Ahlinvi, Aloko; Olaitan, Tessilimi, Tosin
Aiyegun Tosin has had a shot in three straight games at 3.3 a game for Benin, and a shot on target in three straight games at 2 a game.
Rodolfo Aloko has had a shot in three straight games at 1.7 a game, while Charlemagne Azongnitode has made a tackle in three straight games at 1.7 a game.
For the hosts, Goduine Koyalipou has had a shot in three straight games at 3.3 a game, for a side that has scored 2 goals in three qualifiers.
Benin are the favourites at 1.62 with BoyleSports, with Central African Republic at 6.00 and the draw at 3.60 with Midnite.
| Market | Best price |
|---|---|
| Central African Republic to win | 6.00 (Midnite) |
| Draw | 3.60 (Midnite) |
| Benin to win | 1.62 (BoyleSports) |
| Both teams to score | 2.38 (Midnite) |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.44 (Midnite) |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.25 (Midnite) |
Benin have scored in every qualifier so far and beat this opponent 4-1 on 12 November. Central African Republic have conceded eight in three. Tosin has a shot on target in three straight games at 2 a game.
Both teams have scored in 2 of Central African Republic's 3 qualifiers and in all 3 of Benin's, and the hosts did score in the first meeting.
Central African Republic vs Benin kicks off at 16:00 UK on Monday 16 November 2026 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, the second meeting of the sides in four days after Benin won the first 4-1 on 12 November.
Benin beat Central African Republic 4-1 in the first meeting on 12 November 2026 in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications, four days before this return. It left Benin 1st on 7 points from 3 games and Central African Republic 4th on 0 points, with 2 goals scored and 8 conceded.
Benin are the favourites at 1.62 with BoyleSports for the 16 November 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Central African Republic are 6.00 and the draw is 3.60, both with Midnite.
Both teams to score is 2.38 with Midnite for the 16 November 2026 qualifier. Both teams have scored in all 3 of Benin's qualifiers and in 2 of Central African Republic's 3.
Benin are 1st on 7 points from 3 games in 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, with 2 wins and a draw. Central African Republic are 4th with 0 points, having lost all 3 and conceded 8 goals.
Aiyegun Tosin has had a shot in 3 straight games for Benin in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications, at 3.3 a game, and a shot on target in 3 straight games at 2 a game. Rodolfo Aloko has also had a shot in 3 straight games, at 1.7 a game.
Central African Republic are predicted to start Youfeigane in goal, with Koyalipou, Solet, Mafouta and Djimet in the attacking positions. Benin are predicted to line up with Dandjinou in goal and Tosin, Olaitan and Tessilimi up front.