Ivory Coast vs DR Congo Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
When is Ivory Coast vs DR Congo on and what time does it start? Ivory Coast vs DR Congo will take place on Wednesday 7th February, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Ivory Coast vs DR Congo? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Ivory Coast vs DR Congo on in the UK? Ivory Coast vs DR Congo will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Ivory Coast vs DR Congo in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Ivory Coast vs DR Congo live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
IVORY COAST
In a fiery 2-1 victory over Mali the other day, Ivory Coast received five yellow cards but they also suffered two sendings off, too, meaning that both Odilon Kossounou and Oumar Diakite are both suspended for this semi-final as a result.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Y. Fofana; Aurier, Boly, Ndicka, Konan; Seri, Kessie; Pepe, S. Fofana, Gradel; Kouame
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QUESTIONABLE:
DR CONGO
Sebastian Desabre has a fully fit and available Democratic Republic of Congo squad as they continue to make changes in attack but a 3-1 victory over Guinea on Saturday makes it likely that they will be unchanged for this one against the Ivory Coast.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mpasi; Kalulu, Mbemba, Inonga, Masuaku; Pickel, Moutoussamy; Elia, Bongonda, Wissa; Bakambu
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THE PREDICTION
After back-to-back defeats in the group stages to Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea in which they conceded five goals, Ivory Coast parted company with Jean-Louis Gasset but their caretaker boss, former Reading midfielder Emerse Fae, has seen them through a penalty shootout victory over defending champions Senegal and then a strong Mali side in the quarter-finals with the hosts eyeing up a surprise tournament win. They face a Democratic Republic of Congo side that have a strong group of attacking players but are yet to really flow just yet. However, with that talented group they are always in a game with a chance of scoring, even if the Ivorians remain favourites to make it through to the final.
TIP: IVORY COAST TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
