Updated AFCON Outright Odds: Who Are the Favourites to Lift the Trophy?

The AFCON 2025 group stage will be completed today, and the knockout picture is starting to take shape. With momentum building and knockout football around the corner, the outright betting market has adjusted to reflect early performances across Morocco.

Here are the latest odds to lift the AFCON trophy, and why each of the leading contenders still has a strong case.

Morocco – 3.00

Tournament hosts Morocco remain favourites after an impressive and controlled group-stage campaign. Walid Regragui’s side finished top of Group A unbeaten, picking up two wins and a draw, and capped it off with a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia in Rabat.

Ayoub El Kaabi has been decisive in front of goal, while Brahim Diaz has scored in three consecutive matches, underlining Morocco’s attacking depth. Crucially, finishing as group winners means they remain in Rabat for the Round of 16, avoiding travel and keeping home support firmly on their side. That continuity, combined with confidence, explains why Morocco sit at the top of the market.

Senegal – 5.25

The 2021 champions once again look built for tournament football. Senegal edged a tense Group D to finish top on goal difference, showing composure under pressure and depth even when circumstances turned difficult.

Despite being reduced to ten men against Benin, the Teranga Lions found the goals they needed through Habib Diallo and Cherif Ndiaye to secure first place. With Sadio Mane still central to everything they do and a squad packed with experience, Senegal remain a serious threat to defend their title.

Nigeria – 7.00

Nigeria arrive in the knockout stages full of momentum after completing a perfect group-stage run. The Super Eagles beat Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda to finish Group C with nine points from nine, marking the fourth time in their history they have won all three group games at AFCON.

Victories over Tanzania and Tunisia were followed by a confident 3-1 win against Uganda, with goals spread across the squad and midfield control improving with each game. History shows Nigeria tend to go deep when they build early rhythm, and at 7.00, they sit firmly among the leading contenders.

Algeria – 7.75

Algeria have quietly gone about their business but look increasingly dangerous. Two wins from their first two group matches, both clean sheets, and qualification already secured before their final group game point to a side in control.

Riyad Mahrez has been the standout performer so far, scoring three goals and leading by example, while goalkeeper Luca Zidane boasts the best defensive record at the tournament with two clean sheets. Algeria’s balance between attacking quality and defensive stability makes them one of the most complete sides remaining.

Egypt – 9.00

Seven-time champions Egypt have taken a measured approach through the group stage, prioritising results over spectacle. After securing qualification early, they rotated heavily in their final game against Angola, resting key players including Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

Salah’s goals proved decisive in earlier wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa, and Egypt’s ability to grind out results remains their biggest strength. With knockout football suiting their style, Egypt’s odds reflect a side that knows exactly how to navigate this stage of the tournament.

Ivory Coast – 14.00

Reigning champions Ivory Coast may sit slightly outside the leading pack in the betting, but their performances suggest they should not be overlooked. They currently top Group F with four points, thanks to a narrow win over Mozambique and a hard-fought draw with Cameroon.

The 1-1 stalemate with Cameroon was one of the most intense matches of the tournament so far, featuring drama, controversy, and late twists. With Amad Diallo among their key attacking threats and qualification well within reach, Ivory Coast could yet become a dangerous knockout opponent.

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