Côte d'Ivoire vs Benin Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Surface-level numbers suggest a competitive matchup, but the Strength of Schedule correction tells a different story. The favorite has earned their metrics against stiffer competition, exposing a meaningful performance gap between these two sides.

Context matters here: Côte d'Ivoire's schedule strength (SoS: 80.1) has been notably more demanding than Benin's (SoS: 63.4), meaning their underlying stats reflect performance against higher-calibre opposition and should be weighted accordingly.

Few sides can match Côte d'Ivoire in front of goal. Their 3.7 average per fixture tells the story, with N/A driving that output personally responsible for 0 goals this campaign.

Côte d'Ivoire holds a clear defensive edge, limiting opponents to just 0.2 goals per game and recording 7 clean sheets, compared to Benin's leaky backline that surrenders 1.8 goals per match.

Côte d'Ivoire has proven their mettle against elite opponents, winning 4 of 4 matches against top-tier teams. This is a crucial indicator of their ability to perform under pressure.

Benin has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 1 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benin has an exceptional home record with a 100% win rate at their home ground. When playing at home, they become significantly more dangerous.

Côte d'Ivoire is a strong road performer with a 100% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.6 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking unlikely given current form.

🔥 Form Momentum: Côte d'Ivoire is in scorching form, winning 8 of their last 9 matches with 33 goals scored. This level of consistency is difficult to sustain but devastating while it lasts.

❄️ Form Momentum: Benin is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 6 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Côte d'Ivoire is on the rise with 8W in last 9, while Benin shows signs of decline with 2W in last 6.

💡 Why This Matters: The 52.6-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Côte d'Ivoire. In practical terms, Côte d'Ivoire would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

Our opponent-adjusted metrics point overwhelmingly in one direction: Côte d'Ivoire holds a commanding advantage here. The power rating gap — 98.2 against 45.6 — reinforces what the underlying numbers already suggest, making Côte d'Ivoire a strong and justified favorite to win decisively.

In their recent Internationals Women match (2026-02-28), Côte d'Ivoire prevailed 2-1 against Benin. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Côte d'Ivoire secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. The narrow 2-1 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Benin will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Côte d'Ivoire will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.