Betting tips for Africa Cup of Nations
Get the best Africa Cup of Nations betting tips, including tournament winners and individual matches like full-time result and BTTS.
The 33rd edition of the Confederation of African Football’s international men’s football tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (CAF), is the 33rd. The tournament, also known as AFCON is being held in Cameroon from January to February 2022 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After defeating Senegal by 1-0 in 2019, Algeria are now the defending champions.
Place your bets on the Africa Cup of Nations
When betting on the Africa Cup of Nations, it pays to do your research. Many teams feature players from various leagues around the globe, with travel being a major factor in qualification.
With 24 teams participating in the final tournament, 52 countries compete in the qualification stage. Many teams are difficult to beat in their home country, so it is important for qualifying campaigns that have home advantage.
Look out for players who are improving every match during the final tournament. As the tournament progresses, many key players find their groove and the winners often hit their strike in quarter-finals.
First, it is important to mention that the 2021 edition of Africa Cup of Nations will actually be held in 2022.
AFCON 2021 was originally scheduled to begin on January 9, 2021 with the final being set for February 6. The Confederation of African Football (CAF), however, decided to postpone the tournament due to the current global situation.
Five teams have already secured their spots at AFCON 2021. The host nation Cameroon qualified automatically. There are still 19 spots available, despite the fact that the final rounds for qualifiers won’t take place until March.
This is why betting on the AFCON winner at the moment is difficult and not the best idea unless there are compelling reasons to back a particular nation. We don’t know what to pick at the moment so we won’t be making any Africa Cup of Nations predictions.
As the tournament draws near, make sure you check this betting guide. We will be tracking the latest AFCON odds. This section will also be updated with picks as well as analysis multiple times prior to the competition.
Odds
Find the best Africa Cup of Nations betting odds, including tournament winners and individual matches.
Teams
These teams are now qualified for the final tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations will see Comoros and Gambia make their debuts.
| Team | Qualified as | Previous appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Group G winners or runners-up | 24 |
| Ghana | Group C winners or runners-up | 22 |
| Cameroon | Hosts | 19 |
| Tunisia | Group J winners | 19 |
| Algeria | Group H winners | 18 |
| Senegal | Group I winners or runners-up | 15 |
| Guinea | Group A winners or runners-up | 12 |
| Mali | Group A winners or runners-up | 11 |
| Burkina Faso | Group B winners or runners-up | 11 |
| Gabon | Group D winners or runners-up | 7 |
| Zimbabwe | Group H runners-up | 4 |
| Equatorial Guinea | Group J runners-up | 2 |
| Gambia | Group D winners or runners-up | 0 |
| Comoros | Group G winners or runners-up | 0 |
