Sports Innovation previews the AFCON match between Gambia and Cameroon and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The first round of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals kicks off on Saturday as Gambia face tournament hosts Cameroon in Douala.
The Gambia’s fairytale start to their maiden AFCON campaign continued last Monday when they defied the odds to defeat Guinea 1-0 in the last-16 and book a quarter-final spot.
Cameroon, on the other hand, defeated Comoros 2-1 in their respective last-16 tie. They were made to work for it, though. Even with no goalkeeper, just 13 players in the squad, and losing their captain to a red card in the seventh minute, Comoros pushed the Indomitable Lions all the way.
Our tip
Stats and facts for Gambia and Cameroon in Africa Cup of Nations.
- Gambia unbeaten the last 4 matches in a row;
- Gambia unbeaten the last 7 matches in a row at home;
- Gambia scored in the last 15 of 17 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Gambia’s last 6 of 8 matches.
- Cameroon unbeaten the last 5 matches in a row;
- Cameroon scored in the last 9 of 11 matches;
- Cameroon conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Cameroon’s last 4 of 6 matches.
Current form — Gambia vs Cameroon
The Scorpions in excellent form
The Gambia keep brushing aside all resistance, claiming yet another win to their collection last time out. In their last 3 matches, they drew 1-1 against Mali before securing back-to-back 1-0 wins over Tunisia and Guinea respectively.
Indomitable Lions are on a roll
Cameroon, like their opponents, are enjoying a sound run of results at the moment. In their last 3 matches, they first defeated Ethiopia 4-1 before drawing 1-1 against Cape Verde. They defeated Comoros 2-1 last time out.
Gambia vs Cameroon – Fixture History
This will be the first time The Gambia and Cameroon will face each other in the Africa Cup of Nations since September 2016, where the latter claimed a 2-0 win in a qualifier.
How do the bookies view it?
Cameroon head into their quarter-final match in AFCON billed as the heavy favorites to take home the spoils of victory. The Indomitable Lions are priced at 1.55 with Bet365, and ComeOn! to progress into the next round. A draw pays out at 3.50 with Bet365, while Betfair offers odds of 9.00 for The Gambia to pull off an upset.
Primary goalscorer
As we enter the quarter-final stages of AFCON 2021, both The Gambia and Cameroon will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team in recent matches.
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