A place in the knockout stages of the 2024 Paris Olympics is at stake as Paraguay and Mali clash at Parc des Princes. View our free Paraguay Olympic vs Mali Olympic predictions below.
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Paraguay Olympic vs Mali Olympic predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Paraguay and Mali have no clean sheets in their last five respective matches.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Mali's last five games.
- Four of Paraguay's last five matches went north of the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Mali conceded first in four of their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Paraguay Olympic 2-1 Mali Olympic
Paraguay are coming off an impressive 4-2 victory over Israel, while Mali are still hunting for their first win. We expect the Paraguayans to come out on top in a tightly-contested clash.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Paraguay
- Paraguay:29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- Draw:23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Mali:9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After suffering a humiliating 5-0 defeat in their opening group game, Paraguay bounced back with a comfortable 4-2 victory over Israel. On the other hand, Mali have earned just one point from a possible six so far.
With that in mind, the Paraguayans are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds generally have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that Mali conceded first in four of their last five games. Taking into account that Paraguay drew first blood in two of their last three matches, Paraguay Olympic to score first has an appealing look at 10/11 (1.91). That one has a 52.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between the sides
This will be the first encounter between Paraguay’s Olympic team and Mali’s Olympic team. This is no surprise considering the only other time both teams qualified for the Olympics was in Athens in 2004. Although both teams reached the knockout stages then, they did not meet.
Team news and form guide
Paraguay Olympic: Eyeing their first quarterfinal appearance in two decades
This is Paraguay's first appearance since 2004, when they went all the way to the final. While a win would certainly secure a quarterfinal spot for Paraguay, it is entirely possible for Carlos Jara's troops to advance to the last eight if they draw this match.
Predicted lineup: Fernandez (GK), Rivas, Lopez, Balbuena, Nunez, D. Gomez, M. Gomez, Roman, Enciso, Caballero & Perez.
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 02/08/24
L
Egypt Olympic
1 (5)
Paraguay Olympic
1 (4)
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 30/07/24
W
Mali Olympic
0
Paraguay Olympic
1
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 27/07/24
W
Israel Olympic
2
Paraguay Olympic
4
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 24/07/24
L
Japan Olympic
5
Paraguay Olympic
0
Mali Olympic: Hoping to get their campaign back on track
On the other hand, this is a must-win for Mali, as any other result would not be sufficient to see them through to the knockout stages. Badra Diallo has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: L. Diarra (GK), Doucoure, Tounkara, Cisse, Diomande, Diakite, Traore, T. Diarra, Giddou, B. Diarra & Doumbia.
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 30/07/24
L
Paraguay Olympic
1
Mali Olympic
0
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 27/07/24
L
Japan Olympic
1
Mali Olympic
0
Olympics 2024 Soccer - Men 24/07/24
D
Israel Olympic
1
Mali Olympic
1
Player to watch: Diego Gomez
Diego Gomez put up a man-of-the-match performance in Paraguay's 4-2 victory over Israel, registering two assists. The Inter Miami player has been in sensational form for Paraguay's U-23 team, with nine direct goal involvements (5 goals, 4 assists) in his last nine international assignments.