Mali and Burkina Faso will clash in the round of 16 of the AFCON tournament. After an eventful first round of matches in the group stages, this is a solid match-up for the neutrals. There is a chance for either of the sides to get closer to the final eight once more, making this an interesting fixture to watch.
Our betting expert has prepared predictions for this fixture, including a likely win for Mali, GG, and other combined markets.
Mali vs Burkina Faso Predictions & Tips
- Mali to win & under 3.5 @ 2.58 with Bet9ja
- Over 2.5 @ 2.96 with Bet9ja
- First half over 0.5 goals @ 1.61 with Bet9ja
- Burkina Faso To Score @ 1.65 with Bet9ja
- GG @ 2.30 with Bet9ja
- Mali to score over 1.5 goals @ 2.87 with Bet9ja
- GG & over 2.5 @ 3.45 with Bet9ja
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A win for Mali in Korhogo
This will be the second meeting between Mali and Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Their previous one came in January 2004 and resulted in a 3-1 win for Mali.
Burkina Faso may have been great in this competition in the last few tournaments. However, they come up against a talented Malian side that is capable of taking on any top opposition on the continent.
Looking at the head-to-head, the Eagles have a slight edge and will start as favourites in this knockout fixture.
Mali are currently unbeaten in their most recent seven AFCON matches, with three wins and four draws. They are expected to take all three points and score just enough to progress at the expense of the 2013 finalists.
Bet 1: Mali to win & under 3.5 @ 2.58 with Bet9ja
Goal fest could happen
The previous meeting at this level of African football ended in a massive win for the Malians. Judging by how the competition has gone so far, it is likely this will be an open and high-scoring game.
The Stallions conceded twice in their last game against an Angolan side, who are not on the same level as the Eagles. Therefore, we can expect more from the game if it goes accordingly.
That is why we are settling for over 2.5 selection in this Mali vs Burkina Faso predictions piece.
Bet 2: Over 2.5 @ 2.96 with Bet9ja
Fast start in Korhogo
Teams have been scoring a lot in this competition, especially in the first half. A number of the round-of-16 games have produced a goal in the opening half. With attacking talents such as Bertrand Traore, this should not be a problem in this fixture.
The odds on offer for a goal to happen in the first half aren’t bad and could be one of the valuable tips in this particular tournament.
This is why we have included this tip in the Mali vs Burkina Faso predictions piece.
Bet 3: First half over 0.5 goals @ 1.61 with Bet9ja
The Stallions to score against the Eagles
The Stallions have scored in two of the three games in this tournament. They can go one step further if they can find a way past this stubborn Eagles defence.
While a win for them might be a far reach, and backing them to get a goal could be risky, it is worthwhile to do so.
Bet 4: Burkina Faso To Score @ 1.65 with Bet9ja
