Our Mali vs Zambia Prediction: 1-1
Mali vs Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Monday December 22, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Mali vs Zambia 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 – Jordan vs Mali
Mali will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 International Match draw against Jordan on November 18. In that match, Mali saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jordan | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 43 |
 Mali | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 75 |
Zambia's Last Match – South Africa vs Zambia
Zambia must win to recover from their recent 1-3 International Match defeat against South Africa on November 15 and regain momentum. In that match, Zambia controlled 33% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Africa | 67% | 0 (5) | 0.74 | 56 |
 Zambia | 33% | 0 (1) | 0.23 | 55 |
Mali vs Zambia Stats
Key Stats
| Mali | Zambia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mali are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while Zambia average 0.7 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.