Mali vs South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations – Group E – Round 1| Date: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 | Kick-off: 21:00 CET | Venue: Stade Amadou Gon Coulibaly (Korhogo)
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Mali is the favorite in this encounter.
They are now in superior shape; therefore, bookmakers see them as “clear” favorites.
However, the last victory over Bafana Bafana was back in 2013 during the Africa Cup of Nations playoffs round. Mali defeated South Africa 2:0.
After that, the teams met each other three times. South Africa have won the last two h2h’s, while one clash ended in a draw.
We say Mali will win or draw in this match.
Prediction: Mali to win or draw
The previous 5 meetings between those teams saw less than 3.5 goals scored per match.
We expect to see another low-scoring game.
We predict that in this match will be total goals under 3.5
Betting Tip: Total goals under 3.5
Mali will host South Africa in an Africa Nations Cup Group E matchup.
Mali are heading into this game in good form. The hosts are undefeated in their last seven games in all competitions, including international friendly fixtures (W6, D1).
Mali have qualified for the final phase of Group G. They have collected 15 points in six matches, suffering just one defeat against Gambia (0:1).
On the other hand, South Africa are back in the Africa Cup of Nations final round after failing to qualify in 2021.
Bafana Bafana secured the second spot in Group K. They earned 7 points through 4 fixtures.
In their recent five games, South Africa have just one victory, three draws, and one defeat.
Mali: Diarra; Sacko, Kouyate, Fofana, Diarra, Bissouma, Haidara, Coulibaly, Doumbia, Niakate, Koita
South Africa:V Mothwa, R. Williams, R. Goss, Siyanda Xulu, T. Xoki, T. Morena, N. Sibisi, N. Mobbie, G. Kekana, K. Mudau, M. Mvala, T. Mashego, S. Mthethwa, J. Adams, S. Sithole, T. Monare, T. Mokoena, O. Appollis, A. Modiba, T. Zwane, E. Mokwana, T. Maseko, I. Rayners, E. Makgopa, Z. Lepasa, M. Mayambela, P. Tau
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