Comoros and Mali will face off in their final Group A encounter at Stade Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday, with the hopes of Stefano Cusin's team greatly diminished following two losses.
Although Mali have not managed to win yet, they have drawn their first two games, which leaves them second in the Group.
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Comoros vs Mali predictions: Comoros could be heading after this encounter
Key stats
- Comoros are winless in their last five matches (D1, L4).
- Comoros have failed to score in two matches at AFCON.
- Mali are unbeaten in their last five matches (W3.D2).
- Mali won their previous two head-to-head meetings 3-0.
Correct score prediction: Comoros 0-2 Mali
Comoros have fought valiantly, but it was always going to be difficult for them to navigate that group, given the quality of other teams in the group. They lost by a two-goal margin against Morocco, before a 0-0 draw against Zambia.
Mali were on the verge of winning against Zambia in their first game, but a lapse in defence gave Zambia a way back to end the game 1-1. Following that, they forced Morocco to a 1-1 draw, and on account of those two performances, we reckon Mali will claim a 2-0 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Mali all the way
- HOME: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.6%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As expected, the bookies have backed Mali to come out on top on Monday with odds of 1/2 (1.50), which implies a 66.6% of the West Africans winning the contest, while Comoros are way off from winning with odds of 13/2 (7.50), representing a 13.3% chance of that happening.
Most recent H2Hs: Mali are in control
Considering the two previous meetings between these sides, Mali have reigned supreme, winning both contests with a scoreline of 3-0, a situation which highlights the difference in quality between the two teams.
Comoros Preview: Comoros are in search of their first point
Aside from their struggles in this competition, the Comorians were poor even in the build-up to the competition, and given what we have seen, they are unlikely to spring any surprises.
Given that they have an outside chance of winning, we might see some changes in the starting XI of the Comorians on Monday night.
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Predicted lineup: Pandor (GK), Abdallah, Toibibou, Soilihi, Boura, Bakari, Bourhane, Youssouf, Maolida, M'Changama & Said
Last five matches
- Zambia 0-0 Comoros
- Morocco 2-0 Comoros
- Oman 2-1 Comoros
- Comoros 1-3 Saudi Arabia
- Morocco 3-1 Comoros
Mali preview: The Malians will be buzzing
After the disappointing 1-1 draw against Zambia in the opening match, the Eagles of Mali fought back from a goal down to earn another 1-1 draw against hosts Morocco, and that will be a huge morale booster ahead of this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Diarra (GK), Gassama, Camara, Diaby, W. Coulibaly, L.Coulibaly, Dieng, Sangare, Doumbia, Bissouma, & Sinayoko
Last five matches
- Morocco 1-1 Mali
- Mali 1-1 Zambia
- Jordan 0-0 Mali
- Mali 4-1 Madagascar
- Chad 0-2 Mali
Player to watch: Lassine Sinayoko
Lassine Sinayoko has now scored four goals in his last five matches for both club and country, and he will be looking to be the talisman once again for the Eagles of Mali.
Sinayoko is proving to be Mali's talisman at the 2025 AFCON. Photo: Imago | STEINSIEK.CH