Mali vs Côte d'Ivoire Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON

What is the prediction for the football match between Mali and Côte d'Ivoire?

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 03/02/2024 between Mali and Côte d'Ivoire in AFCON :

• The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.74% for a win of Mali against Côte d'Ivoire with odds of 3.8 at 1xbet.
• The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Mali vs Côte d'Ivoire is 19.93% with odds of 3.03 at Betwinner.
• Our prediction model gives a 31.33% chance ⭐ for a win of Côte d'Ivoire vs Mali with odds of 2.45 at Unibet.

Mali - Côte d'Ivoire Prediction and Best Odds:

After two straight draws, Mali came back to life with a well-deserved 2-1 win over Burkina Faso in the Round of 16. While Burkina Faso went into that game favored based on their recent AFCON history, Mali made their pedigree count. This came albeit with a slice of luck, as Burkina Faso’s Edmond Tapsoba conceded an early own goal. The ever-reliable Lassine Sinayoko made sure the win was Mali’s with an early second half goal to double their lead. Bertrand Traore did pull one back just before the hour mark but in the end, it proved to be a mere consolation. Mali will be targeting their third win at this competition. As they are unbeaten in the last 11 matches, Mali will command some sizable respect from the hosts, and local fans. In those 11 matches, Mali have posted eight wins. That run should pump them up ahead of this game, seeking positivity after going winless in three previous meetings with Ivory Coast. Their last meeting came in July 2019, the Ivorians winning 1-0, the second in three matches. In their last 13 AFCON matches, Mali have only lost once inside 90 minutes. That defeat was inflicted by Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast rose from the ashes to claim the biggest scalps so far at this competition. They eliminated favorites, defending champions Senegal at the Round of 16. Ahead of that game, the Ivorians had been written off, after a shambolic showing at the group stages. The hosts only managed to advance as one of the best third placed teams, managing three points from as many games. However, after conceding early against Senegal, they regrouped and gave a performance befitting the giants they are. Pulling back to draw 1-1. To break the tie, penalties were called and Ivory Coast emerged tops. Frank Kessie, who got their late leveler, was also on hand with the winning penalty, playing a real leader’s role. Ivory Coast have proven to not be great scorers, failing to score in two of the last three matches. However, after rising from their nightmare against Equatorial Guinea, the Elephants will want to stay alert under so much pressure. In four matches against Mali at AFCON, the Ivorians have never lost, winning three.