AFCON 2025 Finals

Best AFCON 2025 Betting Sites & Offers

There are plenty of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations betting opportunities to place a wager. Popular punters for the last two matches include the outright winner, the first goalscorer and the correct result.

You can try live betting for AFCON 2025 by following the action and studying players during the final and third-place play-off games. Wagers on Both Teams to Score (BTTS), the last goalscorer and to win both halves are among the favourites for football in-play betting.

South African punters will find competitive AFCON 2025 odds and in-play betting at established betting sites like Bet.co.za, Betway South Africa and BetWinner South Africa.

Before placing a bet on either of the remaining two games at AFCON 2025, it is advisable to consider the head coaches, head-to-head records, historical records at the tournament, recent form, star players and those squad members available to play.

Atlas Lions vs. Lions of Teranga: Who Will Win AFCON 2025?

Although all eyes are on the last two games, following a whopping 50 matches played at the tournament so far, the AFCON 2025 final is the continent’s showpiece contest and will attract a huge global audience.

Pressure is on the shoulders of Morocco head coach Walid Regragui to scoop the prestigious prize of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Media speculation is that French-born Regragui could lose his job unless he wins the prestigious competition.

The 50-year-old was appointed manager of the Atlas Lions in August 2022 and has a formidable record at the helm. He steered the team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, and recently successfully navigated the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Senegal skipper Sadio Mane scored the winner 12 minutes from time to beat Egypt, which leaves them one game away from scoring only their second AFCON title.

The Lions of Teranga beat Egypt on penalties in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final, following a scoreless draw. Senegal’s last defeat in the competition, not decided by spot-kicks, was the 1-0 reversal to Algeria in the AFCON 2019 final.

Morocco have only conceded once in their six matches, held 1-1 by Mali, and bagged nine goals with Brahim Diaz their leading scorer at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Fellow finalists Senegal also boast a tight defence, only conceding in the tournament to DR Congo and Sudan.

Although they have hit a dozen goals at AFCON 2025, with four different players having scored two goals apiece, Senegal have relied on 1-0 victories to overcome Mali and Egypt in their past two matches.

With Morocco and Senegal boasting a solid defence, a cagey clash is expected inside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday evening. It is worth exploring a To Win To Nil wager for the AFCON 2025 final.

Morocco vs Senegal Best Bet Type: Bet Builders.

This is a single punt when you pick from various markets — such as total cards, corners, fouls, goals and tackles.

AFCON 2025 Final Preview: Morocco vs. Senegal

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final meeting between Morocco and Senegal is a blockbuster, at least on paper.

It needs to be absorbing and spectacular to showcase African football, following the disappointing, drab pair of AFCON 2025 semi-finals.

The ultimate goal for Morocco, the highest-placed African team in the FIFA rankings, is to end the long wait to add to their AFCON 1976 silverware success by capturing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Head coach Walid Regragui knows what it is like to finish as AFCON runner-up. The former defender reached the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations final with Morocco, but hosts Tunisia were crowned champions.

He is under immense pressure to win a trophy, despite suffering just four defeats since being appointed in 2022. There has been criticism from pundits and supporters about Morocco’s lack of flair, which the team are certainly missing at AFCON 2025.

Morocco are also in need of more firepower from their strikers. Attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz has made history for the Atlas Lions, by becoming their first player to score five goals at an AFCON tournament.

Their first-ever AFCON finals spot-kick success in three penalty shootouts sealed a return to the Africa Cup of Nations final, having last reached such dizzy heights 22 years ago when Regragui was a pivotal player.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw faces his sternest test at AFCON 2025 when they tackle the hosts as underdogs on 18 January.

The 2021 champions have two-time African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mane in fine form, having scored twice and provided three goal assists from his six appearances. The 33-year-old is a long shot to secure the AFCON 2025 Golden Boot, especially as Morocco are so solid defensively.

Senegal have kept four sheets to reach the final, assisted by the brilliance of centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly. At the other end of the pitch there’s a quartet of players who have each bagged two goals, which comprises Pape Gueye, Nicolas Jackson, Cherif Ndiaye and Mane.

The two teams have faced each other just 31 times, including Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Morocco have notched 18 wins over the Lions of Teranga in 18 games, lost seven encounters and shared the spoils on six occasions.

AFCON 2025 Final Prediction: The Atlas Lions to be a roaring success, lifted by their vocal fans acting as their 12th man. Morocco to collect a narrow and historic victory.

Morocco

Morocco are the highest FIFA world-ranked African nation at no.12, and the continent’s heavyweights. Firm favourites to win AFCON 2025, despite some shaky displays and yet to hit top gear. Defender Achraf Hakimi, recently crowned 2025 African Footballer of the Year, and goal-hungry Brahim Diaz are among their shining stars.

• Morocco AFCON 2025 form: W-D-W-W-W-D.

• Morocco AFCON 2025 knockout games: Tanzania 1-0, Cameroon 2-0, Nigeria 0-0 (won 4-2 on penalties).

• Morocco AFCON 2025 Group A games: Cosmoros 2-0, Mali 1-1, Zambia 3-0.

• Morocco top scorer at AFCON 2025: Brahim Diaz (5 goals).

Senegal

The AFCON 2021 winners are FIFA world-ranked no.19 and with exceptional squad depth are a powerhouse in African football. Head coach Pape Thiaw has his troops firing on all cylinders at AFCON 2025, which has followed an impressive 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Veteran striker Sadio Mane is among their plethora of reliable goalscorers.

• Senegal AFCON 2025 form: W-W-D-W-W-W.

• Senegal AFCON 2025 knockout games: Sudan 3-1, Mali 1-0, Egypt 1-0.

• Senegal AFCON 2025 Group D games: Botswana 3-0, DR Congo 1-1, Benin 3-0.

• Senegal top scorer at AFCON 2025: Pape Gueye, Nicolas Jackson, Cherif Ndiaye and Sadio Mane (2 goals).

Who Will Win the AFCON 2025 3rd Place Play-off?

Egypt and Nigeria were among the pre-tournament favourites. They will face-off on Saturday afternoon. having both slipped up in their respective semi-final clashes.

They will each have to dust themselves down for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finale, with the tournament’s top scorers Nigeria the favourites to triumph.

The Super Eagles were stifled by defensively tight Morocco in their last match. Nigeria suffered the heartbreak of losing their AFCON 2025 on penalties to the hosts, after both sides failed to score in 120 minutes.

AFCON 2023 runner-up Nigeria will be hurting after that defeat. Head coach Eric Chelle, who surprisingly failed to secure a 2026 World Cup berth after they lost in the regional qualifiers to DR Congo on spot-kicks, will no doubt be hoping to avoid a penalty shootout against Egypt.

Egypt were timid when they tackled Senegal, and were beaten by Sadio Mane’s decisive winner to miss out on reaching their first AFCON final since 2021. The Premier League pair of Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush and Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah were totally ineffective, man-marked out of the clash.

Manager Hossam Hassan is likely to rotate his starting line-up. They could dazzle, just like their five-goal thriller triumph over the Ivory Coast in their AFCON 2025 quarter-final.

As Egypt’s defence is far more vulnerable than Nigeria’s backline, goals are anticipated inside the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday afternoon. It is worth considering a To Win Both Halves wager.

Egypt vs Nigeria Best Bet Type: Over/Under Goals.

Total goals is a popular Over/Under punt. Bookies offer various predetermined figures for you to place a bet, which includes Over/Under 1.5 goals, 2.5 goals and 3.5 goals.

AFCON 2025 3rd Place Play-off Preview: Egypt vs Nigeria

Egypt are the underdogs when they tackle Nigeria on 17 January, having scraped through their group games but bounced back to score three goals against both Benin and the Ivory Coast.

They should not be underestimated despite their limp AFCON 2025 semi-final exit. They kept a clean sheet in their opening two games of the tournament to frustrate Angola and South Africa.

Egypt’s talisman Mohamed Salah has scored four goals from his five appearances, so he will fancy his chances of winning the AFCON 2025 Golden Boot. His team-mate Omar Marmoush has twice found the back of the net.

Nigeria will be missing suspended defender Calvin Bassey for this mouthwatering clash, but welcome back defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to captain the Super Eagles.

Egypt will have their work cut out dealing with relentless attacks from Nigeria’s goal-hungry striking duo of Ademola Lookman, a former African Footballer of the Year, and hotshot Victor Osimhen.

Yet Nigerian idol Osimhen hobbled off during extra time against Morocco, so his involvement for the entire match is not guaranteed.

The sides have faced each other 21 times with five stalemates. Nigeria have won nine encounters and lost seven matches to their fierce rivals Egypt.

AFCON 2025 Third Place Play-off Prediction:

Athletic Nigeria and their wealth of attacking talent tips victory in favour of the Super Eagles, who are brimming with confidence and self-belief after a strong showing at AFCON 2025.

Egypt

The Pharaohs are FIFA world-ranked at no.32. National hero Mohamed Salah remains a goal-getter aged 33, and has the ability to spring a surprise.

• Egypt AFCON 2025 form: W-W-D-W-W-L.

• Egypt AFCON 2025 knockout games: Benin 3-1, Ivory Coast 3-2, Senegal 0-1.

• Egypt AFCON 2025 Group B games: Zimbabwe 2-1, South Africa 1-0, Angola 0-0.

• Egypt top scorer at AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah (4 goals).

Nigeria

The Super Eagles are FIFA world-ranked at no.43. They were formidable at AFCON 2025 until being eliminated on spot-kicks in their heavyweight showdown against Morocco.

• Nigeria AFCON 2025 form: W-W-W-W-W-D.

• Nigeria AFCON 2025 knockout games: Mozambique 4-0, Algeria 2-0, Morocco 0-0 (lost 4-2 on penalties).

• Nigeria AFCON 2025 Group C games: Tanzania 2-1, Tunisia 3-2, Uganda 3-1.

• Nigeria top scorer at AFCON 2025: Victor Osimhen (4 goals).  

AFCON 2025 Finals Schedule

The final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations matches will be tackled with glory awaiting the winners. The final will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday 18 January 2026 with capacity for 69,500 fans.

The third place play-off is set to take place inside the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday 17 January 2026, with up to 67,000 spectators expected.

* All times are local kick-off

AFCON 2025 Golden Boot Candidates

Morocco could capture both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and AFCON 2025 Golden Boot trophies.

The firm favourites have not been firing on all cylinders but have only conceded once in their six tournament matches, while Brahim Diaz leads the race to win the Golden Boot accolade with five goals.

The attacking midfielder/winger found the back of the net seven times during the competition’s qualifiers, and has been a lethal marksman at AFCON 2025.

Hot on his heels are Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen with four goals each, vying to win the coveted Golden Boot trophy that will be awarded to the AFCON 2025 top goalscorer.

As the chase to be crowned king of the AFCON 2025 scorer hots up, it is worth taking into account the defensive records of the four teams before placing a bet.

How to Bet on AFCON 2025

Betting online with South African bookmakers is a straightforward process. You pick your favoured operator, create an account, deposit funds, place your bet and withdraw your winnings.

When you fancy a flutter with any South African operator, explore ways to bet on your preferred 2025 Africa Cup of Nations markets and identify online sportsbooks that suit your needs and interests.

Look out for favourable odds for your team on top of live betting features such as cash-out, in-play and live streaming for the AFCON 2025 final and third-place play-off games.

Follow our expert step-by-step guide on how to bet on South African online betting websites for AFCON 2025.

1. To choose a bookmaker in South Africa, compare the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations matches covered, the deposit/withdrawal conditions, and whether a welcome bonus is available.

2. Create your sports betting account by filling in the registration form and claim any welcome bonus available, should you want it.

3. The operator will email you the link to access your account, which you will need to verify.

4. Pick a payment method in the cashier section, then make the minimum deposit required.

5. Scroll through the sports section to find the relevant AFCON 2025 odds that you wish to have a flutter on.

6. Choose your preferred market, research the Africa Cup of Nations and the latest odds.

7. Select the AFCON 2025 odds that you want to place a stake on.

8. Place your bet(s) by adding your selection to the betting slip.

9. Enter your stake and then check everything before submitting your bet slip.

Best Betting Offers for AFCON 2025

Choosing the best online South African betting sites for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promotions can be trouble-free when you know what suits your needs.

It is worth researching the best AFCON 2025 bet offers for the final, third-place play-off and Golden Boot. These include generous odds, new sign-up bonuses, and regular promotions.

Check bookmakers for their latest AFCON-themed promotions, with many betting offers introduced during the final two matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

• Enhanced Odds: It is worth comparing bookies to net an enhanced odds promotion, aimed at attracting new players and rewarding existing customers.

• Free Bets: Many bookmakers will offer free bets and special offers for AFCON 2025, including welcome bonuses and match specials. All free bets have terms and conditions, so check these out before you sign up for a deal.

• Matched Free Bets: You can be quids in with Matched Free Bets if you undertake research and box clever. By signing up for various free bet offers and promotions, as long as one wager is with a betting exchange to place a lay bet (a flutter against an outcome happening, such as a team not to lose) while the other stake is with a bookmaker, then these two bets will cancel each other out. Yet with a free bet from an operator, you will be making a profit.

• Risk-Free Bets: When you place a wager without risking your own money, the bookie will cover the cost. This means that your luck seems to be in already as you will get either all or part of your wager back should your bet be unsuccessful.

Responsible Betting Before All Else

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