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Mali vs Senegal

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Stade Ibn Batouta
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Match Events

23'
Bissouma Y.
27' Event
Ndiaye I.
29'
Gueye P.

AI Match Summary

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 game between Mali and Senegal finished 0-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Senegal.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Mali
40%
Draws
29%
Senegal
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Senegal come out ahead of Mali on wins alone.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 26.4%
Mali Clean Sheet 68%
Senegal Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mali Senegal
Matches Played 31 28
Wins 13 16
Draws 11 4
Losses 7 8
Goals Scored 0.5 1.75
Goals Conceded 0.83 0.63
Expected Goals (xG) 0.50 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.83 0.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 9, 2026 Africa Cup of Nations
Mali vs Senegal
0:1
Oct 9, 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations
Senegal vs Mali
2:0
Mar 26, 2019 Friendly International
Senegal vs Mali
2:1
Mar 5, 2016 Friendly International
Senegal vs Mali
0:0
Mar 5, 2014 Friendly International
Senegal vs Mali
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Mali Compare

Avg xG / game 0.38
Avg xA / game 0.25

Senegal Compare

Top Goalscorer Ndiaye I.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Mali 42 / 100
Senegal 40 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Mali Senegal

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Mali remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Away concern: Senegal has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Attacking prowess: Mali scored in 58% of their last 31 outings.

Scoring Trends

Mali VS Senegal
0.5 Goals Scored 1.75
0.83 Goals Conceded 0.63
50% Over 1.5 75%
17% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Mali2
Tunisia1
Senegal3
Sudan1
Egypt3
Benin1
Ivory Coast3
Burkina Faso0
Algeria1
D.R. Congo0
Nigeria4
Mozambique0
South Africa1
Cameroon2
Morocco1
Tanzania0
Quarter-finals
Mali0
Senegal1
Egypt3
Ivory Coast2
Algeria0
Nigeria2
Cameroon0
Morocco2
Semi-finals
Senegal1
Egypt0
Nigeria0
Morocco1
Final
Senegal0
Morocco3
Egypt0
Nigeria1