We are heading towards the Round of 16 in the 2023 AFCON. Projections for this crucial stage of the competition are multiplying, and we could witness some blockbuster matchups.
Similar to Morocco and Senegal, certain nations are already assured of a place in the Round of 16. For example, Morocco’s qualification stems from the results in Groups A and B, where Ivory Coast and Ghana respectively finished in 3rd place in their groups, accumulating 3 points for one and 2 points for the other.
This same situation applies to other teams, such as Guinea in Group C, as well as Angola, Burkina Faso in Group D, and Mali in Group E. These teams have also secured their spots in the Round of 16 based on the evening’s results. They are all guaranteed to finish at least 3rd in their group and, if necessary, be among the best 3rd-placed teams across all groups.
The Round of 16 kicks off this Saturday
As excitement reaches its peak with the start of the Round of 16 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), football enthusiasts are holding their breath, eagerly anticipating the matchups that will define this crucial phase of the tournament. Although the exact schedule is still hard to determine, recent probabilities revealed by the X We Global Football account suggest thrilling duels and epic clashes.
Starting next Saturday, African stadiums will pulsate with decisive matches that will determine the teams advancing to the quarterfinals. A new feature introduced this year allows four of the best third-placed teams to qualify for the next stage, providing a glimmer of hope to disappointing nations like Ivory Coast and Algeria.
We Global Football’s projections shed intriguing light on possible matchups that could captivate football fans across the continent. Algeria, considered one of the favorites, has a significant 49.6% probability of facing Mali, promising a confrontation of exceptional intensity.
One of the most impressive matchups predicted by We Global Football’s calculations is the clash between Senegal and Ivory Coast, with a remarkable 57.8% probability. A titanic showdown that could be the highlight of the Round of 16 and leave an indelible mark on the history of AFCON 2023.
Exciting Round of 16 matchups ahead
Other probable matchups also spark keen interest, notably the duel between Morocco and Tunisia, two giants of African football who could find themselves on a collision course. We Global Football’s calculations give this encounter a 40.9% probability, adding a strategic and emotional dimension to this potential face-off.
Egypt leads the predictions with a 68.3% chance of facing the DRC. Senegal and Ivory Coast could meet with a 57.8% probability. Guinea could face Nigeria with a 55.0% probability, while Mali and Algeria stand at 49.6% in favor of Mali. Other matchups include Angola against Cape Verde (42.6%), Morocco against Tunisia (40.9%), Burkina Faso against South Africa (29.7%), and Equatorial Guinea against Cameroon (23.8%). Football enthusiasts can thus expect thrilling duels with these probabilities as a guide.
These percentages add an exciting dimension to the anticipation of upcoming matches, leaving supporters of each nation in a state of anticipation and excitement. AFCON 2023 promises to be a high-level spectacle, with promising matchups that could write new chapters in the history of African football.
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