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by Ita Emmanuel in World Cup Predictions
Fourth-placed Mali will take on fifth-placed Central African Republic in matchday 6 of CAF 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group I fixture on Monday. Can the Eagles strengthen their bid for an automatic qualification slot with a win over the Wild Beasts? Here is our prediction for the match.
Central African Republic suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to second-placed Madagascar in Stade Larbi Zaouli, Morocco. This result saw the team record their seventh defeat in their last eight competitive matches, including a harrowing six-match losing streak.
Notably, they have lost their last four home matches (all played at neutral locations), conceding 10 goals and scoring just once.
Mali won their last match, thrashing third-placed Comoros 3-0 away in the CAF 2026 World Cup Qualifiers matchday 5 fixture. A quickfire second-half double by Brest midfielder Kamory Doumbia saw the team secure their second win in the group to close the gap on the top two positions to two points.
Also, Tom Saintfiet’s side are in better form than their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers matchday six opponents. They have won five of their last 10 matches (L1, D4), keeping clean sheets in each of those victories. They have also suffered just one defeat in their last nine competitive away fixtures (W4, D4), keeping clean sheets in seven of them.
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The Best Betting Odds for Central African Republic v Mali Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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11 | 4.5 | 1.33 |
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10 | 4.33 | 1.29 |
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7.5 | 2.87 | 1.57 |
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10.6 | 4.52 | 1.34 |
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10.6 | 4.52 | 1.34 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Central African Republic and Mali?
Our prediction for the Central African Republic vs Mali match is: one of the teams not to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/03/2025 between Central African Republic and Mali in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 17.18% for a win of Central African Republic against Mali with odds of 13 at Vbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Central African Republic vs Mali is 26.3% with odds of 5.1 at Vbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 56.53% chance ⭐ for a win of Mali vs Central African Republic with odds of 1.57 at Ladbrokes.
Central African Republic - Mali Prediction and Best Odds:
| Central African Republic Mali Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mali wins | 56.53% | 1.57 at Ladbrokes |
| Under 2.5 | 62.13% | 1.92 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 27.08% | 2.4 at Betsson |
| Half-time / Full-time: Mali/Mali | 25.32% | 2 at Bet365 |
Central African Republic vs Mali Form
Central African Republic and Mali's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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5
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5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 |
Central African Republic and Mali Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - AFCON
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
12 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
5 Sep 2024 - AFCON
5 Jun 2024 - World Cup
25 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
12 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
10 Jun 2024 - World Cup
20 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
6 Sep 2024 - AFCON
6 Jun 2024 - World Cup
3 Feb 2024 - AFCON
30 Jan 2024 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sep 2024 - AFCON
11 Jun 2024 - World Cup
26 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
Central African Republic vs Mali Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
20 Nov 2023 - World Cup
Central African Republic - Mali Key Points
- Central African Republic have not scored in six of their last eight competitive fixtures.
- Central African Republic have not scored in three of their last four competitive home fixtures.
- Mali have kept clean sheets in eight of their last nine competitive fixtures.
- Mali have kept clean sheets in six of their last seven competitive away fixtures.
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Our Central African Republic vs Mali Prediction
Mali’s thumping 3-0 victory over Comoros in their last match established them as strong contenders for automatic qualification slot in Group I.
This result saw Tom Saintfiet’s side close the gap on the top two places in the group to two points and secure their sixth clean sheet in their last seven competitive away fixtures. Also, Central African Republic have not scored in six of their last eight competitive fixtures. Given this trend, our Central African Republic vs Mali prediction is one of the teams not to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Central African Republic Mali
| Central African Republic vs Mali | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic wins | 12 | 11 | -8.3% |
| Draw | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0% |
| Mali wins | 1.33 | 1.33 | 0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Mali is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 75.2% and is now 75.2% (0.0%)
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