Ivory Coast’s commanding 90.5% implied probability to top AFCON 2027 Group C reflects the Elephants’ strong early results and superior squad depth. They opened qualifying with a 2-0 win over Ghana and a late 2-0 victory against Somalia, establishing a perfect record and +4 goal difference after two matchdays. As recent AFCON champions with multiple players featuring at the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast benefit from greater experience and resources than rivals. Gambia sits level on points but trails on goal difference, while Ghana and Somalia have collected zero points. Trader consensus prices the outcome heavily toward Ivory Coast, yet late injuries, a slip in the November or March windows, or a strong Gambia run could still narrow the gap before the group concludes.