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Mali - Ivory Coast
Africa Cup of Nations - Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
3rd Round
Prediction 1
Mali to win
5/2 (3.20)
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Prediction 2
Over 1.5 Goals
8/15 (1.53)
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*The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, but are subject to change.
Sparks will fly as Mali and Ivory Coast battle it out for a place in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Which of these sides will be left standing when it's all said and done?
Mali vs Ivory Coast prediction, betting tips & odds
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Hot tip – Over 1.5 goals
- At least two goals were scored in seven of Mali's last eight matches.
- Eight of Ivory Coast's last nine games went above the 1.5 goal threshold.
Also, Mali scored 25 times in their last 11 games, while Ivory Coast found the net 21 times in their last seven matches. This is why over 1.5 is one of our favourite Mali vs Ivory Coast predictions.
Latest odds
Head to Head
12/09/23
International Match International
Ivory Coast
Mali
0
0
08/07/19
Africa Cup of Nations ACN
Mali
Ivory Coast
0
1
06/10/17
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Mali
Ivory Coast
0
0
08/10/16
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Ivory Coast
Mali
3
1
04/02/16
African Nations Championship ACN
Mali
Ivory Coast
1
0
Last Five - Mali
24/03/25
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Central African Rep
Mali
0
0
D
20/03/25
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Comoros
Mali
0
3
W
19/11/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Eswatini
Mali
0
6
W
15/11/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Mozambique
Mali
0
1
W
15/10/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Guinea-Bissau
Mali
0
0
D
Last Five - Ivory Coast
24/03/25
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Gambia
Ivory Coast
0
1
W
21/03/25
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Burundi
Ivory Coast
0
1
W
22/12/24
African Nations C'ship Qualifying African
Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast
0
2
W
15/12/24
International Match International
Guinea
Ivory Coast
1
4
W
19/11/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Chad
Ivory Coast
0
4
W
Win probability
- Mali: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6
- Draw: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5
- Ivory Coast: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5
It's evident from these Mali vs Ivory Coast odds that Ivory Coast are the
expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 43.5 percent probability of winning.
For more football betting tips on this game, check out the ‘both teams to score' market. The BTTS option is valued at 6/5 (2.20) with an implied probability of 45.5 percent, while the BTTS – no option can be backed at 8/13 (1.62) with a probability of 61.9 percent.
Mali vs Ivory Coast prediction – Other tips
Mali to win
- Mali have no losses in their last 11 games
- Ivory Coast did not win any of their last three games at the end of regulation time.
Both teams to score
- Both teams scored over two goals per game in their last seven respective matches
- Six of Mali's last eight games featured goals at both ends.
Mali vs Ivory Coast team news
Mali
It was business as usual for Mali, as they eliminated Burkina Faso in the AFCON Round of 16. Eric Chelle's men have now extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches across all competitions.
This will be a tricky fixture for Mali, as they face the hosts of the tournament. It'll be interesting to see if they can hold their own against the Elephants.
Predicted lineup: Diarra, Traore, Kouyate, Niakhaté, Sacko, Coulibaly, Camara, Samassékou, Doumbia, Traore, Sinayoko.
Ivory Coast
After a disappointing group stage campaign, Ivory Coast redeemed themselves by beating defending champions Senegal in the previous round.
The team has looked a lot better under Emerse Faé, and they'll look to snap Mali's unbeaten run this weekend.
Odilon Kossounou is questionable for this match, after picking up an injury in the Round of 16.
Predicted lineup: Fofana, Konan, Ndicka, Singo, Aurier, Gradel, Serí, Sangaré, Diakité, Fofana, Krasso.
Mali
Ivory Coast
*Confirmed Mali vs Ivory Coast lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to watch: Lassine Sinayoko
Lassine Sinayoko has been in sensational form for Mali since the start of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Eagles have scored five goals at this tournament, and three of those came from Sinayoko.
As a matter of fact, Sinayoko scored in all but one of his matches at AFCON 2023, and he'll set his sights on the Golden Boot as Mali face Ivory Coast.
