Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.28 – our chance 50% vs 44% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk.
Picks by market
ResultBenin to win61% · @1.56
Double chanceBenin or draw82% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score50% · @2.28
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals79% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–19% · fair 10.81
Benin vs Central African Republic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Thursday 12 November: Benin v Central African Republic in the Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification. In the table, Benin are 2nd on 8 points after 6 matches; Central African Republic are 4th with 3.
Current form
Benin, last 5: LWDLD Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Argentina, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Central African Republic, last 4: LLLD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Burkina Faso, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Benin, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.3 for Central African Republic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Benin 1.7 xG, Central African Republic 0.7 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 50%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Benin 61%, draw 21%, Central African Republic 18%.
GG/NG: GG (50%) at 2.28.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.28 – the bookmaker implies 44%, our ratings say 50%.
Betarazi verdict
The Betarazi pick is Over 1.5 goals (67%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Benin 2–0 Central African Republic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Benin61%fair 1.64 · @1.56
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.65
Central African Republic18%fair 5.44 · @6.09
2.40Expected goals
1.65Benin xG
0.75Central African Republic xG
50%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–07%
From our goals model: Benin 1.7 – 0.7 Central African Republic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Benin to win
61%
1.64
1.56
Double chance
Benin or draw
82%
1.23
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
50%
1.99
2.28 ▲
Draw no bet
Benin (draw no bet)
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Central African Republic +1.5 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
67%
1.49
1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
58%
1.71
1.56
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
79%
1.27
1.14
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Benin to score first
63%
1.60
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Benin / FT Benin
36%
2.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
9%
10.81
–
Recent results
Benin – last 6
LWDLDW
7 Oct
@ Argentina
0–3
L
29 Sep
vs Mauritania
2–1
W
25 Sep
@ Burkina Faso
1–1
D
9 Jun
@ Togo
1–5
L
5 Jun
vs Niger
1–1
D
31 Mar
@ Guinea
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Central African Republic – last 4
LLLD
28 Sep
vs Burkina Faso
0–1
L
24 Sep
@ Mauritania
1–3
L
9 Jun
@ Angola
0–3
L
5 Jun
vs Togo
1–1
D
0.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Benin and Central African Republic.
What is the prediction for Benin vs Central African Republic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Benin vs Central African Republic?
On our numbers Benin have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Central African Republic 18%.
How many goals will there be in Benin vs Central African Republic?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Benin vs Central African Republic?
Our predicted score is Benin 2–0 Central African Republic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Benin vs Central African Republic?
Benin vs Central African Republic (Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification) kicks off on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.