Cote d'Ivoire vs Mozambique live score, H2H and lineups

[(Cote d'Ivoire) Strength]:
1. As the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations Group stage, both teams will go all out to win to make a good start, with strong motivation.
2. Franck Kessie, who plays for Saudi powerhouse Al-Ahli Saudi FC, is the team's captain and key midfielder. He has made 95 appearances for Cote d'Ivoire, scoring 15 goals, leading the squad in both categories.
3. Cote d'Ivoire have got 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches since October with good performances overall.
4. Cote d'Ivoire have scored 13 goals in the previous 4 matches, averaging 3 goals per game, with an outstanding offense.
5. Cote d'Ivoire have conceded only 1 goal in the previous 4 matches with a solid defense.
6. Cote d'Ivoire's current world ranking is 42nd. Compared with Mozambique, who are ranked 102nd, Ivory Cote d'Ivoire's have a significant ranking advantage and are generally stronger.
7. Cote d'Ivoire have won 3 of the last 4 matches in AH with performances as expected.

[(Mozambique) Strength]:
1. The veteran midfielder Domingues has been called up to the Mozambique national team squad. He has previously made 101 appearances for the Mozambique national team, scoring 16 goals, and his wealth of match experience will bring valuable support to the team.
2. Mozambique have scored 3 goals in the last 3 friendlies with a good offense.

[(Mozambique) Weakness]:
1. Mozambique have got only 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 friendlies with poor performances.
2. Mozambique have conceded 7 goals in the last 3 matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game. Their defensive performance is poor.
3. Mozambique have got only 1 draw and 1 loss in their two encounters during the last 5 years, being at a clear disadvantage.

[Tips]:
Cote d'Ivoire have got 3 wins and 1 loss in the previous 4 matches with good performances. They have shown strong offensive firepower in the process, and their defense is solid as well.

Mozambique have got only 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 friendlies with poor performances. They have conceded 7 goals in those 3 matches, with serious problems at the back.

From the view of their world rankings, Cote d'Ivoire are obviously stronger overall.

AH market provided a -1/1.5 line to back Cote d'Ivoire, so we believe them to claim a victory this time.

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