Mali vs Senegal | Grand Stade de Tanger | CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – Quarter-Final

A blockbuster West African derby in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals. The resilient Eagles of Mali face the star-studded Lions of Teranga, with a semi-final spot on the line in this high-stakes knockout clash.

Path to the Quarter-Finals

Mali advanced unbeaten but without a regulation-time win: three group-stage draws, followed by a dramatic round-of-16 victory over Tunisia (1-1 AET, 3-2 pens despite playing with 10 men for most of the game). Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra was the hero with penalty saves.

Senegal, the 2021 champions, breezed through with strong performances, culminating in a 3-1 win over Sudan in the last 16, led by the influential Sadio Mané.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Mali (Les Aigles): Suspended: Woyo Coulibaly (red card vs Tunisia). Injured/doubts: Lassana Coulibaly, Gaoussou Diarra (ankle). Yves Bissouma (Tottenham) and El Bilal Touré are key; Lassine Sinayoko leads scoring with 3 goals.

Predicted Mali XI (4-2-3-1): Djigui Diarra; Hamari Traoré, Mamadou Fofana, Abdoulaye Diaby, Amadou Dante; Yves Bissouma, Aliou Dieng; Mamadou Sangare, Lassine Sinayoko, Mamadou Doumbia; El Bilal Touré.

Senegal (Lions of Teranga): Kalidou Koulibaly returns from suspension. Full squad otherwise fit; Sadio Mané in top form, supported by attackers like Pape Gueye and Ibrahim Mbaye.

Predicted Senegal XI (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy; Kalidou Koulibaly (c), Moussa Niakhaté, others; Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye; Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson.

Head-to-Head Record: Mali vs Senegal

Senegal dominate recent encounters, unbeaten in the last 13 meetings (6 wins, 7 draws) dating back to 1997. Overall H2H: Senegal 19 wins, Mali 8, 13 draws.

Only previous AFCON meeting: 2004 group stage – 1-1 draw.

Recent: 2019 friendly – Senegal 2-1 Mali (late Mané brace).

Key Stats:

• Mali seeking first AFCON semi-final since 2013.

• Senegal have scored freely (10+ goals in tournament so far).

• Expect a physical battle: Mali lead in tackles/interceptions but also cards. (Consider Bookings option on your Mkeka wa leo)

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Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Senegal are favorites with superior attacking depth and experience, but Mali's defensive resilience and penalty prowess make them dangerous underdogs. Models give Senegal ~55-60% win probability.

Our Prediction: Mali 0-1 Senegal The Lions edge a tight, low-scoring affair; Mané to make the difference.

MKEKA WA LEO

• Main Bet: Senegal to win

• Bet on total Goals: Under 2.5 Goals

• Bet on anytime goalscorer - Sadio Mané

• High but Risky bet: Senegal win to nil
  
  

This Mali vs Senegal AFCON 2025 quarter-final could be a classic defensive battle vs attacking flair. Who advances to the semis? Drop your score prediction on "Post your Tips" section ✍️

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