International : Africa Cup of Nations Group A - Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast

The AFCON hosts Ivory Coast welcome Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the final group-stage match. Not many expected Equatorial Guinea to top the group after two matches, but after a 4-2 win against Guinea and 1-1 against Nigeria, they can advance to the play-offs if they can avoid a defeat. 

This is a must-win match for Ivory Coast after losing 1-0 against Nigeria, but it will not be easy against an organized side like Equatorial Guinea who doesn't concede many goals and plays many tight games. 

Of course, Ivory Coast is the stronger team with more quality and experienced players, but I don't think their squad is that strong if we compare it with other generations. They have the home advantage, but if Equatorial Guinea can avoid an early goal, I think the Ivory Coast players will panic and stress. I predict Equatorial Guinea not to lose with asian handicap +1 - a return of the stake if Ivory Coast wins with one goal.