In recent encounters, the matches between Gabon and Mozambique have been highly competitive. In their last two official matches, during the 2015 African qualifiers, Gabon demonstrated their strength, winning 1-0 at home and also defeating their opponents 1-0 away, showcasing solid tactical execution and home advantage. Friendly matches also confirmed Gabon's strong defensive performance against Mozambique, particularly in terms of first-half goals and corner control, indicating a stable offensive and defensive rhythm. Looking back at the data from the last two seasons, Gabon's overall performance has been on the rise. They rely on key players in attack, while their defense has become more solid. Minimising errors is crucial to their victories. Their home form has notably improved recently, with more pragmatic tactical execution, especially in critical decision-making moments. Mozambique adopts a relatively compact tactical framework, excelling at rapid transitions in attack while limiting their opponents' scoring opportunities, although they can struggle against technically proficient teams. Their home and away performances are relatively balanced, but they have been comprehensively suppressed by Gabon in previous encounters, which may slightly affect their morale. Therefore, if Gabon can maintain their defensive system and quick counter-attacking strategy, they might control the match. If Mozambique cannot create effective threats in ball possession, their counter-attack efficiency will be significantly suppressed. Africa Cup of Nations 12-28 20:30 Gabon -- Mozambique Betting direction: 0.5, Mozambique win, away