This Africa Cup of Nations match sees Gabon face Ivory Coast, with the bookmakers heavily favouring the latter. Examining the head-to-head record provides compelling evidence for this. Ivory Coast has a dominant history against Gabon, boasting several convincing victories, including a significant 5-0 win. While draws have occurred, Gabon has struggled to consistently compete with Ivory Coast. The current odds reflect this historical dominance, with Ivory Coast at significantly shorter odds to win. The Asian Handicap reflects the perceived gulf in quality, with Ivory Coast given a -1.25 handicap. This suggests that a comfortable victory for Ivory Coast is anticipated. Based on the historical data and current odds, backing Ivory Coast on the Asian Handicap seems a reasonable approach, considering the team's strong offensive capabilities and Gabon's struggles against this opponent. The over/under market, set at 2.25 goals, hints at an expectation of a moderately high-scoring game. Given Ivory Coast’s offensive prowess and considering their head-to-head results, there is a good chance that the total goals will exceed this threshold. The match result, with odds heavily favouring an Ivory Coast victory, aligns with the analysis of both the head-to-head record and the Asian Handicap. Taking all this into account, my prediction is an Ivory Coast win, with over 2.25 goals scored.