Match: Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture: Mali vs Tunisia
Local Kick-off Time: 20:00, 3rd January
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Opening Odds
| Category | Option | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 (Home Win) | 3.10 |
| X (Draw) | 2.80 | |
| 2 (Away Win) | 2.70 | |
| Asian Handicap | 0 (No Handicap) | 2.03 |
| 0 (No Handicap) | 1.78 | |
| Scored | Goals Threshold: 1.5/2 | - |
| Over (1.5/2) | 1.78 | |
| Under (1.5/2) | 2.03 |
Prediction: Tunisia to Win or Draw (in 90 minutes)
The Asian Handicap for this match is set at a Draw line, which clearly indicates that this will be a closely contested affair. Both teams are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the game, but a winner has to be decided eventually. Despite holding Morocco to a draw in the group stage, Mali failed to gain an advantage against lower-ranked teams. Facing Tunisia, a team of similar strength, Mali will find themselves in a more passive position. Meanwhile, Tunisia has showcased one of the most potent attacking forces in this tournament. Thus, it is more favorable to back Tunisia to remain unbeaten within 90 minutes.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Mali:
Mali played out three consecutive draws in the group stage, advancing to the next round as group runners-up. While their failure to beat the bottom two teams in the group made them appear weak, their draw against Morocco—one of the tournament favorites this year—proves that Mali will not roll over against strong opponents and possesses a certain counter-attacking threat. Mali has adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation in this tournament, with all four attacking players plying their trade in European leagues. Tottenham Hotspur defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma is tasked with ball-winning duties in the midfield, and this tactical system is the key to their group-stage qualification.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/30CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Comoros | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Mali |
| 2025/12/27CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Morocco | 1-1 (HT 1-0 FT 1-1) | Mali |
| 2025/12/22CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Mali | 1-1 (HT 0-0 FT 1-1) | Zambia |
| 2025/11/19International Friendly | Jordan | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Mali |
| 2025/10/13FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) | Mali | 4-1 (HT 2-0 FT 4-1) | Madagascar |
Tunisia:
Tunisia secured their place in the knockout rounds as group runners-up with one win, one draw and one loss in three group matches. Although they failed to beat Tanzania in their final group game, their performance against Nigeria in the first two matches is worthy of in-depth analysis. Trailing 3-0 at one point, they fought back valiantly to level the score at 3-3, which demonstrates their resilience when facing stronger opponents and their ability to pose significant counter-attacking threats. Their 4-3-3 formation features three midfielders all from Europe’s top five leagues, endowing them with the precise passing ability required to execute quick counter-attacks.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/31CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Tanzania | 1-1 (HT 0-1 FT 1-1) | Tunisia |
| 2025/12/28CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Nigeria | 3-2 (HT 1-0 FT 3-2) | Tunisia |
| 2025/12/24CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Tunisia | 3-1 (HT 2-0 FT 3-1) | Uganda |
| 2025/12/18International Friendly | Tunisia | 2-1 (HT 0-0 FT 2-1) | Botswana |
| 2025/12/08FIFA Arab Cup | Qatar | 0-3 (HT 0-1 FT 0-3) | Tunisia |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Draw
European Handicap: Draw
Predicted Scores: 1-2, 0-2, 1-1
Predicted Total Goals: 2, 3, 4
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