Morocco vs Mali Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025

The Atlas Lions are undefeated in their last three outings against Les Aigles.

The Morocco national football team are now going to take on the Mali national football team for their second group stage fixture of the 2025 AFCON. Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah will witness this entertaining outing.

The hosts have started their campaign with an easy win over Comoros. They are in a pretty form at the moment, and this is going to keep them confident for their next outing. The Morocco national football team will be looking to continue their winning and being at home is surely going to be a big advantage for them.

الاستعدادات متواصلة لمباراة مالي 💪Preparations underway for Matchday 2 🆚 Mali#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/SEI3TsNkqK

— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) December 23, 2025

The Mali national football team were held to a draw by Zambia in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations. They put themselves ahead in the second half, but were unable to defend well and conceded a last-minute goal. Les Aigles are going to be under pressure for their upcoming game due to their current run of form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rabat, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah
• Date: Saturday, December 27
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Dec 26; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Morocco: W-W-W-W-W

Mali: L-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Brahim Diaz (Morocco)

Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for the Morocco national football team in their previous game of the African competition. He will be ready to help his side on the attacking front yet again. The Real Madrid star will lead the attack from the right and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

بـراهـيـم ديــاز أفضل لاعب في مباراة اليوم أمام جزر القمر 👏🏻@Brahim Diaz claims the Player of the Match Award today against Comoros! 🌟#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/nTNgdM36Nr

— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) December 21, 2025

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

Lassine Sinayoko will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance so that he can help his side stand a chance against the in-form Atlas Lions. He is coming in after scoring a crucial goal for the Mali national football team in their previous AFCON game, which helped them secure a draw.

Match Facts

• Morocco are undefeated in 18 matches.
• Mali have won two of their last five games.
• Les Aigles have only defeated the Atlas Lions once in their last five meetings.

Morocco vs Mali: Betting Tips and Odds

• Morocco to win
• Brahim Diaz to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Hamza Igamane is not going to be in action for Morocco due to his injury.

Mali will have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 20

Morocco won: 9

Mali won: 6

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Morocco predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Bounou (GK); Mazraoui, Aguerd, Saïss, Salah-Eddine; El Aynaoui, Amrabat, Ounahi; Diaz, Rahimi, Saibari

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

Diarra (GK); Coulibaly, Diaby, Fofana, Dante; Sangare, Dieng; Sinayoko, Doumbia, Dorgeles; Toure

Match Prediction

The Atlas Lions will be gunning for yet another victory, while the visitors are going to be under pressure. They are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Mali in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Morocco 3-1 Mali

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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