**The odds were correc at the tie of publishing but are subject to change**
Tunisia’s national soccer team hosts to Mali on the 29th of March 2022 for the second leg of CAF World Cup Qualifiers. The hosts have the advantage ahead of this game having won 1-0 in the first leg. Will Malians recover from an own goal in the first leg that saw them suffer a 1-0 defeat? Read our match preview for more details about this fixture.
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Our Free Picks and Tips for Tunisia vs Mali
Mali were unfortunate in the first leg due to a defensive error that gifted Tunisia an own goal in the 35th minute. They couldn’t do much when defender Mousssa Sissako picked a red card in the 40th minute. But the fact that Mali didn’t concede a second goal means they could be troublesome for Tunisia. Our best two picks for this WCQ are as follows
One-sided scoreline @ 1/2 (1.50)
We expect Mali to put in a shift in this second leg after losing 1-0 in the first leg. The visitors lost thrice now in their last ten games, conceding a total of three goal in those losses. Moreover, Mali has three clean sheets form the last five fixtures. On the flip-side, Tunisia also has three clean sheets from the last five outings but lost four of their last ten matches. The last three encounters had goals on one end, a scoreline we will likely see in this seventh meeting between the two teams. This will be a hard-fought game as both sides battle for a place in the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Half-time draw @ 3/4 (1.75)
A few unfortunate mistakes cost Mali all the points in the first leg. This will be an opportunity for the Malians to redeem themselves. H2H stats between these teams shows that only one encounter ended square, three wins for Tunisia and two victories for Mali. We expect a fairly even game as both sides look to advance in the World Cup qualifiers. A cautious approach from these teams in the first half shouldn’t end without a winner in the first 45 minutes.
Tunisia vs Mali Betting Odds, Team Stats and H2H Information
Check out our handpicked odds for Tunisia vs Mali in the tables below as well as h2h details.
Tunisia vs Mali World Cup Qualifiers, Second Leg Match Preview
Tunisia looks to keep hold of a narrow 1-0 victory over Mali in the first leg of the 2022 WCQ. The hosts know that their win came from an own goal late in the first half. However, they were unable to get another goal in the second leg despite leading a 10-man Mali from the 40th minute.
For Malians, a trip to Tunisia comes with nostalgia. The visitors won 1-0 the last time they visited Tunisia and should bank on that narrow win for some motivation. Moreover, Mali has never lost in the last three trips to Tunisia, during which they bagged two wins and one draw.
Four trips to Tunisia ended in only one defeat, stats that should be troubling the Tunisians ahead of this game. An own goal victory for Tunisia and the failure to score another goal against a ten-man Malian side in the first leg is another troubling stat that the hosts should be wary of. We expect a tough opposition from Malians as they look to salvage their dwindling chances of participating in the next FIFA World Cup finals.
Tunisia vs Mali Match FAQs
Where is the match venue for Tunisia vs Mali?
Tunisia will host Mali at Stade Hammadi Agrebi in Rades, Tunisia.
Which team was the dominant side in the last five meetings?
Tunisia won twice, the same for Mali in the last five encounters. One game within that period ended in a draw of 1-1.
What time will Tunisia vs Mali game start?
The kick off time for Tunisia vs Mali 22:30 GMT +3