Mali vs Cape Verde Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 25 Sep 2026

Mali vs Cape Verde Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Mali To Win @ -100

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There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Mali record a victory and they are priced at -100 to beat Cape Verde. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

Dive into our Mali vs Cape Verde betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

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Mali host Cape Verde, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 25 September.

Mali were beaten 1-0 at Stade Ibn-Batouta in their last game, being turned over by Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations. Tom Saintfiet's team ended up with just 35% possession and had two shots on target.

Cape Verde were beaten in their previous game and this was at Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina claimed a 3-2 World Cup extra-time win (1-1 after 90 mins). They enjoyed just 36% possession and had five shots on goal, while Deroy Duarte and Sidny Lopes Cabral were on the scoresheet.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Cape Verde	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Mali	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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1 win, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Mali have had 44.6% possession, 376.4 passes and 3.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while being awarded 6.8 corners.

Lassine Sinayoko has registered 3 goals.

Cape Verde have 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 12.3 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Blue Sharks average 37.0% possession, 387.3 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 8.0 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.5 shots on goal and 18.3 attempts.

The top scorers have been Deroy Duarte, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Kevin Lenini and Helio Varela, with 1 goals apiece. Ryan Mendes and Yannick Semedo are the top assist makers with 1 apiece, while Vozinha has notched 2 clean sheets in the last 4 games.

Main Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of -100 for a home win in this Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter. We think that Mali will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):

• Mali have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

One way of securing bigger odds when it comes to Mali winning is by selecting them on the Double Result market. They need to be leading at the interval and the full-time whistle.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mali 1 - 0 Cape Verde

There are betting odds of +380 that Mali land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Mali vs Cape Verde Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -100, the bookies make Mali probable winners and there’s a 50% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter. Cape Verde are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +295.

There are different ways to bet on Mali including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -108, although Cape Verde +0.5 is a viable alternative at -133 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -156 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+210

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

-100

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-333

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-156

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Mali Stats

Cape Verde Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.80 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
• An average of 6.25 corners awarded and 6.25 corners against in the last 4 home matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
• An average of 12.50 corners awarded in the last 4 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 5 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.25 corners awarded and 8.00 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 4.33 corners awarded and 10.00 corners against in the last 3 away matches
• An average of 12.25 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 14.33 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches

Possession

• An average of 44.60% possession in the last 5 matches
• An average of 44.50% possession in the last 4 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 5 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 4 home matches

Possession

• An average of 37.00% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 32.33% possession in the last 3 away matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 3 away matches

Mali vs Cape Verde Lineups & Team News

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