Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, June 10 2025, 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- Competition: International friendly
Canada vs Ivory Coast Preview and Team News
Canada Team News
Canada, who are known to be among the stronger sides in North American soccer, host Ivory Coast, from Africa, in an international friendly on Tuesday. Playing at home, Canada won’t run the risk of losing possession unless their attackers try something out of the ordinary in the final third.
Canada, managed by former RB Leipzig and Leeds United coach Jesse Marsch, are consistent with their passing and pay a lot of attention to keeping the ball. In case they lose the ball in dangerous areas, Canada press high and try to get it back as soon as possible. They are also renowned for utilizing wide spaces.
Although this sometimes leaves open areas in their defense, it also enables them to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes.
In this game, Marsch will not have to worry about too many injuries, except for the one suffered by Alphonso Davies.
Canada predicted lineup vs Ivory Coast (4-4-2): St. Clair; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Waterman; Ahmed, Koné, Eustaquio, Buchanan; David, Larin.
Ivory Coast Team News
Ivory Coast, like their opponents, do not have to worry about injuries in this game.
Most recently, they won the 2023 edition of the tournament that they also hosted. Currently, they are ranked first in their World Cup Qualification group and will hope to take some confidence from this game in Toronto.
Ivory Coast have been the most dominant side in their World Cup Qualification group, topping the table with 16 points, having scored 14 goals and conceding none at all!
This strong defensive performance, however, will be tested by Canada’s attackers in this game. Ivory Coast are keen on maintaining their defensive shape no matter what happens up front, which helps them maintain clean sheets.
In this game, Ivory Coast’s strong defensive unit will be complemented by their attackers, with Sébastien Haller being the target man up front. Haller is known for doing well both on and off the ball, and drawing opposition defenders outside their zones to clear space for his colleagues to target the goal.
Ivory Coast predicted lineup vs Canada (3-4-2-1): Fofana; Singo, Gbamin, Agbdou; Doue, Aholou, Kessie, Kamara; Krasso, Guessand; Haller.
Canada vs Ivory Coast Prediction
- Pick: Canada to win or draw
- Score prediction: Canada 1-1 Ivory Coast
This will be the first recorded contest between these teams, and we expect Canada to win or draw. While being the home team will likely favour Canada, along with the fact that they have a much better-aligned attacking unit, Ivory Coast can be trusted not to concede too many goals and hit back with one or two when they find their feet on the counter.
Canada like to invert their wings whenever they feel that they are not able to attack through the lines, and Ivory Coast will have to be sharp in their zonal marking system to prevent this from happening too often.
Canada vs Ivory Coast Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
While we have largely spoken about Ivory Coast’s defensive routine, our readers must also be aware of the fact that the African side are known for hitting their opponents on the counter while also being close to untouchable when they have possession.
Ivory Coast’s greatest strength is the fact that they use their wings expansively and do not allow their opponents to play through their lines.
Canada, on the other hand, would like to attack in this game, but will be matched in their tenacity and intensity by their opponents from Africa. This will be quite an interesting game, and we expect both teams to score (BTTS).
Canada vs Ivory Coast Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- OneSoccer (USA)
- OneSoccer, TSN (Canada)
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