Mali vs Tunisia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 Round of 16

The last two confrontations between these national teams have ended in a draw.

The Mali national football team are now going to take on the Tunisia national football team for the round of 16 contest of the 2025 AFCON. This match will take place at the Mohamed V Stadium.

The Mali national football team have ended all of their group stage games in a draw. They hence finished second in Group A, and this helped them get to the last 16.

The Eagles are still undefeated in the tournament, but surely need to secure a win moving forward if they want to qualify for the next stage of the African competition.

The Tunisia national football team also finished second in their group. They won their opening group stage game, but then faced a defeat in their second contest.

The Carthage Eagles were held to a draw in their third Africa Cup of Nations 2025 outing. The upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Casablanca, Morocco
• Stadium: Mohamed V Stadium
• Date: Sunday, January 4
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, Jan 3; 7:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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Form:

Mali: W-D-D-D-D

Tunisia: D-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

Lassine Sinayoko will be yet again gearing up to help his side in the final third. The 26-year-old has been an important aspect of the squad for the Mali national football team. He will be keen to put up another top performance, which can prove to be crucial for his side to get to the next stage of the African tournament.

Elias Achouri (Tunisia)

Elias Achouri is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Tunisia national football team. He has scored two goals in three AFCON appearances this time. Achouri will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture.

Match Facts

• Mali are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Tunisia have won two of their last five games.
• The Eagles have only secured one win in their last five battles against the Carthage Eagles.

Mali vs Tunisia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tunisia to win @9/5 10bet
• Elias Achouri to score @5/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/7 BetFred

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both sides are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Mali won: 5

Tunisia won: 7

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Mali predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Diarra (GK); Doucoure, Diaby, Ousmane Camara, Gassama; Mohamed Camara, Bissouma; Sangare, Doumbia, Nene; Sinayoko

Tunisia predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Dahmen (GK); Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Gharbi, Skhiri, Mejbri; Achouri, Mastouri, Tounekti

Match Prediction

These sides are going to put up an interesting show here. We predict it will be the Tunisia national football team. They are likely to come out on top and secure a win against the Mali national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Mali 1-2 Tunisia

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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