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

Raw output from both teams looks comparable at first glance, yet once we account for Strength of Schedule, a clear hierarchy emerges. The favorite has repeatedly risen to the challenge against higher-caliber opponents, underlining a genuine quality advantage.

Context matters here: Côte d'Ivoire's schedule strength (SoS: 80.1) has been notably more demanding than Ghana's (SoS: 66.6), meaning their underlying stats reflect performance against higher-calibre opposition and should be weighted accordingly.

Côte d'Ivoire possess a formidable attacking unit, with N/A accounting for 0 goals and the squad maintaining an impressive 3.7 goals per game — a threat no opponent can afford to overlook.

Côte d'Ivoire holds a clear defensive edge, limiting opponents to just 0.2 goals per game and recording 7 clean sheets, compared to Ghana's leaky backline that surrenders 1.0 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.

Ghana has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 2 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Côte d'Ivoire has an exceptional home record with a 86% 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.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.6 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with BTTS (Both Teams to Score) being unlikely.

🔥 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: Ghana has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.78 points per game over their last 9 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Côte d'Ivoire is on the rise with 8W in last 9, while Ghana shows signs of decline with 5W in last 9.

💡 Why This Matters: The 27.3-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.

Côte d'Ivoire emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (98.2 vs 70.9) and advantages in key areas, they should have enough to prevail.

In their recent Internationals Women match (2025-06-03), Côte d'Ivoire prevailed 1-0 against Ghana. 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 1-0 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Ghana 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.