Mali take on Israel at the Parc de Princes in Paris in an Olympic Men’s Group D clash on Wednesday, 24 July. View our Olympic Men’s Group D betting tips for the skirmish below.
Contents
- 1 Mali vs Israel prediction: Goals at both ends possible
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Mali have the edge in the markets
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: First encounter between the teams
- 4 Mali preview: Traore lead the list of names
- 5 Israel preview: Solomon’s inclusion a boost
- 6 Player to watch – Boubacar Traoré
Mali vs Israel prediction: Goals at both ends possible
Key Stats
- Both teams scored in four of Mali’s last five matches in all competitions.
- Israel have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions.
- Israel scored once in three of their last five fixtures.
- Mali reached the quarter finals when they last competed at the Olympics in 2004.
Correct score prediction: Mali 2-1 Israel
Mali managed to win three of their last four matches before the Olympics and they conceded only once in each of their last three fixtures. Israel meanwhile, shipped two goals in three of their last five matches during an underwhelming run for the Skyblue and Whites and they could ship another brace on Wednesday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Mali have the edge in the markets
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Mali finished third at the U23 African Cup of Nations and booked their place at the Olympics in the process and with three wins from their last four games, the 5/4 favourites are in better shape than Israel ahead of Wednesday’s Group D opener. Israel have lost six of their last seven fixtures and they have been priced as 19/10 underdogs this week as a consequence. If you’re looking for more free Olympic football tips, check out our football betting predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter between the teams
Mali and Israel have never crossed paths and Wednesday’s clash in Paris will be their first-ever encounter.
Mali preview: Traore lead the list of names
Wolves' Boubacar Traore, Bordeaux's Issouf Sissokho and Rennes youngster Wilson Samake are among the bigger names in Mail's squad at the Olympics. Schalke's 23-year-old Ibrahima Cissé is expected to marshal the defence.
Predicted lineup: L. Diarra (GK) Doucoure, Cisse, Soumaoro, Soumare, Sissoko, Traore, B. Diarra; Sangare, Diakite, Samake
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Israel preview: Solomon’s inclusion a boost
Israel will be missing injured first-choice keeper Daniel Peretz at the Olympics. Tottenham winger Manor Solomon will be tasked with providing inspiration in the final third along with Charlotte FC's Liel Abada.
Predicted lineup: Eliasi (GK) Feingold, Goldberg, Lemkin, Revivo, Gandelman, Azoulay; Abada, Gloukh, Solomon, Turgeman
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Player to watch – Boubacar Traoré
Boubacar Traoré emerged as a promising young midfielder for Wolves in the Premier League last season, racking up 22 appearances in England’s top flight during his attempts to establish himself as a regular at Molineux.
Traoré should be a force at the Olympics
Traore, who has been capped four times by Mali’s senior side, is one of the most experienced members of The Eagle’s roster in Paris and the 22-year-old has the skills to make a real splash at the Olympics.
