Mali vs Senegal | Prediction | Africa Cup of Nations | 09/01

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09 Jan 2026 11:00

Mali and Senegal face each other in an official match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations season. The game takes place at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday, 09/01/2026, at 16:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Mali vs Senegal, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Mali vs Senegal

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Senegal Win

Market: Senegal Win · @ 1.71

1.71

Last updated: 08-01-2026

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Our prediction is: Senegal to win

Senegal is the in their match against Mali. Coming away from a formidable ground like Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah with all three points is never easy, but we are still tipping Senegal to win in this match.

Senegal has been in fantastic form of late, with their statistics and their results showing serious upward momentum. That momentum will be put to the test away at Mali, but our analysts are confident they can score the big away win.

Mali preview

Mali comes into the match having played 4 games in the Africa Cup of Nations so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.

Mali's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Africa Cup of Nations, averaging 0.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.7.

The offense system of Mali is led by Kamory Doumbia as the top scorer of the season. The malian midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yves Bissouma, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 0.6.

Senegal preview

On the other hand, Senegal comes into the match having played 4 games in the Africa Cup of Nations so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses.

Senegal's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Africa Cup of Nations, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.2.

The offense system of Senegal is led by Pape Matar Sarr as the top scorer of the season. The senegalese midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Habib Diallo, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 3 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 0.3.

Head to head: Mali vs Senegal

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Mali

Home

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VS

Senegal

Away

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Points & Results

  • 1
    PPG
    2.50
  • 0%
    Wins
    75%
  • 25%
    First to Score
    50%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 0.75
    Scored/game
    2.50
  • 0.75
    Conceded/game
    0.50
  • 1.02
    xG
    2.05
  • 1.14
    xGA
    0.77

Trends

  • 75%
    Both Score
    50%
  • 25%
    Clean Sheet
    50%
  • 25%
    Failed to Score
    0%

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Published: 9 Jan 2026
Updated: 24 Oct 2026