Mali vs Zambia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Mali vs Zambia

Mali go head-to-head with Zambia in this Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash at Stade Mohamed V, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Monday 22 December.

Zambia +0.75 should be a great wager for their clash against Mali at +102. It allows us to split the Asian Handicap stake between +0.5 and +1.0 and we’re optimistic of a strong performance from the Copper Bullets.

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Mali were victorious last time out, securing a 4–1 home win over Madagascar in World Cup qualifying at Stade du 26 Mars. Lassine Sinayoko scored twice, while Néné Dorgeles and Gaoussou Diarra also found the net for the Eagles.

Zambia lost their last game, going down 1–0 at home to Niger in a World Cup qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Zambia	6	4	1	1	7	4	3	7:4	13
1	Mali	6	4	2	0	10	1	9	10:1	14

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Mali vs Zambia Prediction & Betting Tips

This Mali vs Zambia betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We’re sweet on Zambia +0.75 when it comes to the Asian Handicap at odds of +102. We’re hopeful that the Copper Bullets are able to win or draw in this Africa Cup of Nations encounter for a nice payout.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Africa Cup of Nations stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Mali vs Zambia stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Zambia in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Zambia in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Zambia in 13 of their last 20 games.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 49.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mali 1 - 1 Zambia

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +510 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lassine Sinayoko to Score +170

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) has registered two goals in his past four matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +170 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Lassine Sinayoko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+132

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Mali vs Zambia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have Mali as -172 favourites for this Africa Cup of Nations encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that the Eagles are 63% likely to triumph. If you want to back the outsider, Zambia are available at +550.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Mali are +118 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Zambia are +525 and the draw is priced at +115.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -172.

There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Africa Cup of Nations match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+260

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+115

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-370

X2

+128

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-172

El Bilal Toure (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mamadou Doumbia (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Gaoussou Diakité (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kamory Doumbia (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Nene Dorgeles (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Gaoussou Kyassou Diarra (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Yves Bissouma (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Patson Daka (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Aliou Dieng (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Amadou Haidara (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kennedy Musonda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mohamed Camara (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Elia Mandanji (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mamadou Sangaré (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack Lahne (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Fashion Sakala (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kings Kangwa (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lassana Coulibaly (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lameck Banda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mahamadou Doumbia (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Fode Doucoure (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Joseph Banda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Hamari Traoré (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Pascal Phiri (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mamadou Doumbia (Mali)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+132

Gaoussou Diakité (Mali)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+125

Nene Dorgeles (Mali)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

Kamory Doumbia (Mali)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

Gaoussou Kyassou Diarra (Mali)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Yves Bissouma (Mali)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Patson Daka (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Kennedy Musonda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Elia Mandanji (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

El Bilal Toure (Mali)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Mohamed Camara (Mali)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-270

Aliou Dieng (Mali)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Jack Lahne (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Amadou Haidara (Mali)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Fashion Sakala (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-294

Kings Kangwa (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Mahamadou Doumbia (Mali)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Mamadou Sangaré (Mali)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Joseph Banda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Fode Doucoure (Mali)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Lassana Coulibaly (Mali)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Lameck Banda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Pascal Phiri (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Hamari Traoré (Mali)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Mali Stats

Zambia Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Mali vs Zambia Lineups & Team News

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