Our Mali vs Senegal Prediction: 0-2
Mali vs Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 0-2 for the match between Mali and Senegal.
This Mali vs Senegal prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mali's Last Match – Mali vs Tunisia
Mali should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations draw against Tunisia on January 3. In that match, Mali controlled 28% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mali | 28% | 3 (1) | 1.11 | 24 |
 Tunisia | 72% | 6 (4) | 0.93 | 79 |
Senegal's Last Match – Senegal vs Sudan
Senegal will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Africa Cup of Nations success over Sudan on January 3. In that match, Senegal recorded 68% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Senegal | 68% | 11 (9) | 1.59 | 60 |
 Sudan | 32% | 7 (3) | 0.49 | 26 |
Mali vs Senegal Stats
Key Stats
| Mali | Senegal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 2.12 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.14 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 3.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mali are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Senegal average 3.2 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Mali 12-6
Senegal 32-6
What are the odds for this match?
Mali to win: @6.5
Draw: @3.5
Senegal to win: @1.615
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