Benin won the first-ever meeting between these two nations in 1961, but have not prevailed since, losing seven of nine encounters.
Their sole Africa Cup of Nations clash came in the quarter-finals of the 2019 edition, with Senegal 1-0 winners in Cairo; Idrissa Gana Gueye the only scorer.
Benin vs Senegal preview
Senegal are among the favourites to win this Africa Cup of Nations, so will they cement top spot in Group D? In their opener, the Lions of Téranga swatted aside Botswana 3-0, Nicolas Jackson bagging a brace, having 28 shots, of which 17 were on target, creating nine big chances and registering 57 touches in the penalty area. Then, in a far tougher assignment on Saturday, Senegal required a second half equaliser from Sadio Mané to earn a 1-1 draw with DR Congo at Ibn Batouta Stadium.
As a result, Pape Thiaw's team are top of Group D on goal difference, targeting a win here that would ensure they'll remain in Ṭangier for their round of 16 tie on Saturday against a third-place finisher. Senegal were beaten AFCON finalists in 2019, before getting their hands on the trophy for the very first time in 2022. However, they were ousted by hosts Côte d'Ivoire in the last 16 on penalties at last year's edition, albeit very much remain one of the front-runners to go all the way again. So, will Senegal get back to winning ways here?
As for Benin, their wait for a first-ever Africa Cup of Nations victory is now over. On Saturday, Yohan Roche was the only scorer as the Cheetahs beat Botswana at the Stade Olympique de Rabāṭ.
Amazingly, despite not winning any of their first 14 Cup of Nations matches, Benin did actually reach the quarter-finals in 2019. Back then, the Squirrels drew all three group matches, ousted Morocco on penalties in a major shock before Senegal ended their fairytale adventure in Cairo. Well, if Gernot Rohr's side are going to reach the knockouts again, they probably need to pick up a positive result in Ṭangier, a narrow defeat could prove to be enough, so can Benin upset Senegal on Tuesday?
Benin vs Senegal head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 10.
- Benin Wins: 1. Draws: 2. Senegal Wins: 7.
Benin team news
Gernot Rohr made three changes against Botswana, Mohamed Tijani and Sessi D'Almeida coming into the starting lineup out-field, so what will he do here?
Rohr surprisingly changed his goalkeeper, Marcel Dandjinou coming in after Saturnin Allagbé donned the gloves against DR Congo, so who will do so here?
Benin predicted lineup vs Senegal: (4-5-1): Dandjinou; Ouorou, Verdon, Tijani, Roche; D'Almeida, Imourane, Tosin, Dokou, Olaitan; Mounié.
Benin player to watch vs Senegal
Steve Mounié will continue to captain his country, so can he add to his 22 international goals?
Senegal team news
Pape Thiaw's team are through to the round of 16 but want to claim first place, so he could name an identical lineup for the third match running.
Kalidou Koulibaly won his 100th cap at the weekend, only the third Senegalese man to reach this landmark, alongside fellow starters Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mané.
Senegal predicted lineup vs Benin: (4-2-3-1): É Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Jakobs; Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Sarr, Ndiaye, Mané; Jackson.
Senegal player to watch vs Benin
Iliman Ndiaye has scored 13 Premier League goals for Everton since the start of last season, but he has only three only international goals to his name, one of which came against Guinea at the last Cup of Nations in Yamoussoukro, so can he add to his tally?
Benin vs Senegal prediction
Senegal have to be strong favourites to win this clash at Ibn Batouta Stadium, likely to both win and keep a clean sheet against a limited Benin team in Ṭangier on Tuesday night: Benin 0-2 Senegal.
Benin vs Senegal FAQs - Africa Cup of Nations
How to watch Benin vs Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations on TV channel?
Benin vs Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: 4seven
- USA: beIN SPORTS, fuboTV & Fanatiz USA
- Canada: beIN Sports Canada, fuboTV Canada & Fanatiz Canada
How to watch Benin vs Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations on live streaming?
Benin vs Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Channel4.com & Channel 4 Sport YouTube
- USA: beIN SPORTS CONNECT & fuboTV
- Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada & fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Benin vs Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations?
Benin vs Senegal takes place on Tuesday 30 December 2025, with kick off at 19:00 (GMT), 14:00 (ET) 11:00 (PT).