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.

Mali were victorious last time out, securing a 4–1 home win over Madagascar in the World Cup qualifier 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
2	Mali	3	0	3	0	2	2	0	2:2	3
4	Zambia	3	0	2	1	1	4	-3	1:4	2

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Confirmed Lineups

Mali confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Djigui Diarra (GK), Woyo Coulibaly, Abdoulaye Diaby, Mamadou Fofana, Amadou Dante, Mamadou Sangare, Aliou Dieng, Lassine Sinayoko, Kamory Doumbia, Dorgeles Nene, El Bilal Toure.

Zambia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Willard Mwanza (GK), Mathews Banda, Benson Sakala, Dominic Chanda, Lubambo Musonda, Owen Tembo, Miguel Chaiwa, Lameck Banda, Kings Kangwa, Fashion Sakala, Patson Daka.

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 +525 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.

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Mali vs Zambia 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.

The bookmakers have Mali as -164 favourites for this Africa Cup of Nations encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that the Eagles are 62% likely to triumph. If you want to back the outsider, Zambia are available at +525.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Mali are +123 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Zambia are +510 and the draw is priced at +110.

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 -175.

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

-164

X

+255

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+110

2

+510

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-357

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+140

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-175

Mamadou Doumbia (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Gaoussou Diakité (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Gaoussou Kyassou Diarra (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Yves Bissouma (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mohamed Camara (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Amadou Haidara (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kennedy Musonda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Elia Mandanji (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack Lahne (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Joseph Banda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mahamadou Doumbia (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Fode Doucoure (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lassana Coulibaly (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Hamari Traoré (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Given Kalusa (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ibrahima Sissoko (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Pascal Phiri (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Wilson Chisala (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Woyo Coulibaly (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ousmane Camara (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sikou Niakaté (Mali)

First

-

Anytime

--100

David Simukonda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Benson Sakala (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

David Hamansenya (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lubambo Musonda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Frankie Musonda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mathews Banda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kabaso Chongo (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Obino Chisala (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Dominic Chanda (Zambia)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mamadou Doumbia (Mali)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Gaoussou Diakité (Mali)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Gaoussou Kyassou Diarra (Mali)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Yves Bissouma (Mali)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Kennedy Musonda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Elia Mandanji (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Jack Lahne (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Mohamed Camara (Mali)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Amadou Haidara (Mali)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Mahamadou Doumbia (Mali)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Joseph Banda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Lassana Coulibaly (Mali)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Fode Doucoure (Mali)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Given Kalusa (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Pascal Phiri (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Ibrahima Sissoko (Mali)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Hamari Traoré (Mali)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Ousmane Camara (Mali)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

David Simukonda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Benson Sakala (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Sikou Niakaté (Mali)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1000

David Hamansenya (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1111

Lubambo Musonda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+475

Under 0.5

-1429

Woyo Coulibaly (Mali)

Over 0.5

+480

Under 0.5

-1429

Dominic Chanda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+510

Under 0.5

-1667

Mathews Banda (Zambia)

Over 0.5

+525

Under 0.5

-1667

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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