Mali – Senegal Tip Africa Cup of Nations, quarter-finals on Friday, 09.01.26 at 17:00
It is difficult to give a clear quarter-final tip for this encounter. In fact, according to my own Mali Senegal prediction, your betting decision depends heavily on how much risk you are willing to take. Picking out a suitable sports betting bonus is comparatively easier!
A win bet on Senegal seems promising in principle. On the other side, Woyo Coulibaly is suspended, and the “Lions of Teranga” have shown the better tournament performance so far anyway. If only it weren’t for their rather meager promotion rates around 1.30.
In the end, I prefer a low-scoring draw bet at much more attractive odds around 3.75. Mali rarely finds a way to win a game within 90 minutes, but at the same time it is very difficult to defeat itself.
Mali vs. Senegal AI predictions:
A 0-0 score bet at half-time at odds around 2.55 is an appealing betting inspiration that is part of our Mali-Senegal AI prediction and should at least be taken into account every time the Malians make an appearance.
Mali defends strongly and at the same time creates little goal threat – ideal conditions for this type of betting. Especially in a quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, in which neither team wants to allow an early goal, I trust this suggestion immensely.
Especially since, in my own estimation, the chances of success of this bet are well over 70%.
Predicted chance of winning:
| Victory Mali |
Draw |
Victory Senegal |
| 15.9% |
25.9% |
58.2% |
Ascension: Mali at odds around 3.55 is also brought into play by our AI. At first glance, this is another attractive proposal, as this team has already been able to hold its own against top teams such as Morocco (1-1) and Tunisia (2-1 a.e.t.).
However, I would limit myself to the 90 minutes of regular time, as I see the Senegalese at a slight advantage, both physically and mentally, if it goes into extra time.
After all, under 2.5 goals seems to be the appropriate AI tip to play it safe – and it is. It’s just a pity that the odds of around 1.60 traded even at the best betting providers with PayPal do not promise an XXL payout.
What you need to consider when betting on Mali vs. Senegal
- In Mali’s matches at this tournament, 4 penalties have been awarded so far.
- Mali’s late equaliser against Tunisia ended a run of ten AFCON games without a goal between the 75th minute and the final whistle.
- In six of Senegal’s last eight international matches, only one team has scored a goal (to nil).
- Senegal have not been behind in any of their last four AFCON quarter-final appearances during normal time.
