Morocco enters this Africa Cup of Nations match as the clear favourite against Mali, based on recent form and head-to-head records. Morocco's recent performances, particularly in the Arab Cup, display strong attacking capabilities and defensive solidity. Their convincing victories against teams like the United Arab Emirates and a solid showing against Jordan suggest a team in good form. In contrast, Mali’s recent results have been mixed, with draws against Zambia and Jordan, which could expose vulnerabilities. The head-to-head record heavily favours Morocco, who have consistently outperformed Mali in their previous encounters. With several wins and only a few losses, Morocco has demonstrated a clear advantage. The odds reflect this, with Morocco being the favourite to win. The Asian handicap of -1.00 for Morocco suggests an expectation of a comfortable victory. Considering Morocco's strong offensive performances and Mali's inconsistent form, an over/under bet on goals is likely to hit, given the offensive potential displayed by Morocco in their recent matches. Therefore, the prediction leans towards a Morocco win with over 2.25 goals scored.