Next and end of the 8th finals of the African Cup of Nations this Monday. Mali is opposed to Ivory Coast Both teams want to reach the quarter-finals.
Mali vs Ivory Coast Today’s Betting Tips
Mali responded in the first round. With 7 points, the Eagles ranked first in their group far ahead of Tunisia, Angola and Mauritania. Wide winners of Mauritania to start (4-1), they then negotiated well their appointment against the favorite of this pool, Tunisia, to finally leave with a good point and leave their rivals at a distance and ensure the first place in case of draw in their last match. But for this last duel, the Malians have been serious against Angola to win again showing strength (0-1).
With 6 points taken, Ivory Coast has generally reassured observers after a few months or even difficult years during which it missed the World Cup last year. The Elephants first started their tournament by winning their duel against South Africa on the smallest margin (1-0) but failed to avoid defeat against the other scarecrow of this hen , Morocco (0-1). In the obligation to win for qualification, the Ivorians brilliantly won their match against Namibia (1-4).
The staff for Mali vs Ivory Coast
On the Malian side, many elements are well known by the French public, starting with Traoré (Rennes), Koné (Lille), Fofana (Metz), Kiki Kouyaté (Troyes) and Haïdara (Lens), Diarra and Doucouré circles (Lens) and attackers Traoré (Orléans), Coulibaly (Nantes) and Niane (Troyes). Also note the presence of Diaby (Sporting) and star Marega (Porto). Package in the last game, Niane is still absent.
Ivory Coast will present with stars such as Franck Kessié (AC Milan) and Jean-Michael Seri (formerly Nice) and his Ligue 1 players (Toulouse Max-Alain Gradel, the excellent Lille Nicolas Pepe, or the Gone Maxwell Cornet). Moreover, Gradel and Cornet found the net in the last match. Touching ankle for the match against Namibia, captain Aurier hopes to be back for this meeting.
The compositions for Mali vs Ivory Coast
The likely composition of Mali:
Diarra – Traore, Wagué, Fofana, Koné – Haïdara, Samassekou, Coulibaly – Diaby, Djenepo – Marega.
Missing: Niane (injured)
Uncertain: None
The tactical provision provided (4-3-3):
Diarra
Traoré – Wagué – Fofana – Koné
Haidara – Samassekou – Coulibaly
Diaby – Djenepo – Marega
The likely composition of Ivory Coast:
Gbohouo – Bagayoko, Kanon, Traoré, Koulibaly – Gbamin, Die, Kessie – Pepe, Zaha, Gradel
Absent: Aurier (injured)
Uncertain: None
The tactical provision provided (4-3-3):
Gbohouo
Bagayoko – Kanon – Traoré – Koulibaly
Gbamin – Dié – Kessie
Pepe – Zaha – Gradel
The history of confrontations Mali vs Ivory Coast
The two countries have clashed 32 times in history. Ivory Coast is leading with 18 successes against only 5 for Mali and 9 draws.
Key points of the match Mali vs Ivory Coast
– Ivory Coast remains on a very good performance against Namibia.
– Aurier, the Ivorian captain, is uncertain about this game.
– Mali is undefeated since March in official match.
Our Football Betting Tips Explained Mali vs Ivory Coast
These two teams could be neutralized at the end of regulation time. Draw
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.95
