Comoros vs Mali prediction: AFRICA: Africa Cup of Nations betting tips on match 2025-12-28 19:00.
[p]While neither Comoros nor Mali have picked up a win after two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group games, either could still progress if they can secure victory in Casablanca. [/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]After grinding out a goalless draw against Zambia in their second group game of just their second AFCON tournament appearance since reaching the round of 16 in 2021, Comoros retain a chance of qualification in this final group game despite having just one point. Scoring their first goal at this tournament is a requirement if Comoros are to progress, although the fact that they’re now winless (over 90 minutes) in eight competitive matches hardly inspires confidence (D2, L6). At least their latest result marked a notable improvement as they ended a run of five games with 2+ goals conceded.[/p]
[p]Sitting above Comoros by a point after grinding out draws against Zambia and tournament hosts and favourites Morocco, Mali will enter the final round as hot favourites to win and secure a fourth consecutive knockout round appearance. Losing just once across their last seven games at the tournament (W2, D4) is certainly a source of pride, but Tom Saintfelt’s men arrive in Casablanca winless in six of their last seven games played on foreign soil (D4, L2), although their sole victory in that time was curiously a 3-0 thumping of Comoros.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This will be just the third meeting between these nations after Comoros were soundly beaten 3-0 in both prior H2Hs. Comoros manager Stefano Cusin has faced no manager more often than Mali’s Tom Saintfelt, losing all five. [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Comoros’ only three goals scored across their last five games came beyond half-time. [/p]
[p]Comoros have taken just two corners in as many group games at this tournament.[/p]
[p]Mali’s two AFCON group games have seen three penalties awarded. [/p]
[p]Mali have not scored after the 75th minute in any of their last nine AFCON encounters.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Myziane Maolida thought he had scored Comoros’ first goal at the tournament before being denied by VAR – he was involved in two of their only three goals across his last five appearances. Lassine Sinayoko has now scored five goals across his last four games for club and country after his penalty in round two, where he was also one of seven players to pick up a yellow card as Mali battled for their point. [/p]
[p]Comoros seem to have a full squad to choose from, while Yves Bissouma and Hamari Traoré are doubts for Mali. [/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]We expect Mali to justify favouritism and sail through to the knockout phase, so we’re backing a -1 handicap Mali win. [/p]
[p][i]Author: Matthew Billon[/i][/p]