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March 17 2025, 14:49 · Alex Lawes
Updated March 17 2025, 16:02

Gabon vs Seychelles Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)

Gabon vs Seychelles Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)
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Gabon are chasing Ivory Coast at the top of Group F with three victories and a defeat in their last four matches as they now take on a Seychelles side yet to collect a point in qualifying.

Kick-off date/time: Thursday 20th March, 2025: UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

Key stats

  • Gabon have won five of their last seven World Cup qualifying matches (L2).
  • Gabon have won their last four World Cup qualifying matches in Gabon.
  • Gabon have lost only two of their last 25 World Cup qualifying matches in Gabon (W15 D8).
  • The Seychelles have yet to win a World Cup qualifying match in 20 previous attempts (D2 L18).

Gabon vs Seychelles Prediction

Gabon are chasing reigning African champions Ivory Coast at the top of Group F as they, captained by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, sit a point behind Les Elephants ahead of now taking on a poor Seychelles side that are one of the weakest sides in the groups of qualification.

The Gabonese have managed three victories in their four matches in the group stages ahead of this one. They were also strong in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in the autumn, only losing to a very strong Morocco side, who are favourites for the tournament this year. The Gabonese have an array of attacking talent for opposition defences to contend with.

Seychelles are a very average side and were always expected to struggle in CAF’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, failing to pick up a point in their four matches so far. They have scored just twice and, quite remarkably, have conceded 22 goals in their four qualifying games so far.

Gabon, especially with home advantage playing at the new Stade de Franceville, will be expected to pile the misery on Seychelles with a comfortable victory in this one.

Gabon vs Seychelles Tip: Gabon to win -1 handicap

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