🎯➡Mali vs Madagascar Predictions & Tips - Mali to suffer another home defeat
🥅Preview
Madagascar have it all to play with with a qualifying spot for the FIFA World Cup still up for grabs. Mali are out of the running, so I am leaning towards the visitors with BTTS.
Mali have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Mali have scored 12 goals in 5 matches.
Mali have conceded 7 goals in 5 games.
Madagascar have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Madagascar have scored 10 goals in 5 games.
Madagascar have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.
⚡Head to Head
These two have only met twice with Mali winnng one and the other ending in a draw.
🟡Mali Form
Mali pocketed three points against Chad in a qualifier midweek, but it was not enough to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup alive, as other results did not go their way.
Mali took the lead against Chad in the 7th minute of the game to gain an early advantage.
Mali doubled their tally in the second half at the 74-minute mark to beat Chad 2-0.
In September, Mali defeated Comoros 3-0 and lost 1-0 to Ghana in two FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Mali are 3rd in Group I with 15 points after nine rounds. They have won four, lost two, and drawn three.
The Eagles have registered two victories in their last five fixtures, including two defeats and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded two.
Mali have only pride to play for after a disappointing qualifying campaign, but face a tricky test, as Madagascar have been winning their matches lately.
Mali Squad
Kamory Doumbia scored a brace against Chad.
Goalkeepers: Diarra Djigui, Diawara Ismael, Samassa Mamadou
Defenders: Diaby Abdoulaye, Fofana Mamadou, Danté Amadou, Niakaté Sikou, Camara Ousmane, Doucouré Fodé, Konaté Cheick Oumar, Coulibaly Woyo
Midfielders: Dieng Aliou, Camara Mohamed, Bissouma Yves, Haidara Amadou, Coulibaly Lassana, Doumbia Kamory, Sangaré Mamadou
Forwards: Dorgeles Nene, Diarra Gaoussou, Sinayoko Lassine, Touré El Bilal, Doumbia Mamadou, Sylla Moussa, Sangaré Mustapha
⚪Madagascar Form
Madagascar secured vital points in their bid to reach the World Cup finals after defeating Comoros 2-1 midweek.
Madagascar had a perfect start against Comoros, taking the lead after 11 minutes of play to lead 1-0 at the break.
Madagascar found the back of the net for a second time at the 73-minute mark before Comoros pulled a goal back eight minutes later.
Before that, Madagascar played two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September, defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 and Chad 3-1.
Madagascar are 2nd in Group I with 19 points from nine matches. They have won six, lost two, and drawn one.
The Bareas have won four of their last five fixtures, including one defeat. They scored ten goals and conceded five.
Madagascar will fancy their chances against Mali, as they have been in great touch lately, often winning their matches.
Madagascar Squad
Clément Couturier scored the opening goal against Comoros.
El Hadary Raheriniaina was also on the scoresheet.
Goalkeepers: Michel Ramandimbisoa, Zakanirina Rakotoasimbola, Geordan Dupire
Defenders: Sandro Tremoulet, Eshan Kari, Andy Pelmard, Tony Randriamanampisoa, Morgan Jean Pierre, Ryan Ponti, Nicolas Randriamanampisoa, Radonainia Rabemanantsoa
Midfielders: Marco Ilaimaharitra, Mamisoa Rakotoson, Clément Couturier, Rayan Raveloson, Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa, Johan N’zi
Forwards: Tommy Iva, Arnaud Randrianantenaina, Njiva Rakotoharimalala, Hakim Djamel Ferinina, Warren Caddy, Bryann Andriantsiferana, Fabrice Rollers Razafimaro, El Hadary Raheriniaina
🎯Verdict
Madagascar have momentum coming into the crucial clash with Mali and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory with a 2-1 score.