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January 3, 2026
Round of 16 | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca | 22:00 EAT
Casablanca Knockout Clash: Unbeaten Mali Face Familiar Foe Tunisia in Tense Last-16 Battle! ⚔️
Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca hosts a classic AFCON Round of 16 tie as Group A runners-up Mali take on Group C runners-up Tunisia. The Eagles progressed unbeaten with three draws, showing defensive solidity but lacking cutting edge. The Carthage Eagles scraped through with mixed results, but their experience in knockouts could prove decisive. These sides meet for the fifth straight AFCON – history screams cagey, low-scoring affair with Mali holding the edge in finals H2Hs.
Today’s Official Bet Options
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Bet | Selection | Odds (Sokabet.co.tz) | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Bet | Under 2.5 Goals | 1.75 | 5/10 | ✅ |
Risky Bet | Draw | 3.00 | 3/10 | 🔥 |
Safe Bet | Both Teams to Score – NO | 1.85 | 4/10 | ✅ |
Bet on Anytime Scorer | Lassine Sinayoko Anytime Scorer | 3.00 | 1/10 | ⚡ |
Bet on Correct Score | 1-1 Draw | 6.00 | 0.5/10 | 🎯 |
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Current Form – Eagles Unbeaten but Blunt, Carthage Inconsistent
Mali
Unbeaten group (D3): Draws vs Morocco (1-1), Zambia (1-1), Comoros (0-0) – solid defense (2 conceded)
Attack struggle: Just 2 goals; Sinayoko scored both
Key: Bissouma midfield control; Haidara suspended (harsh red vs Comoros)
Tunisia
Mixed group: Win vs Uganda (3-1, Achouri brace), loss to Nigeria (2-3), draw vs Tanzania (1-1)
Experience: 2004 winners; Skhiri/Hannibal midfield bite
Concerns: Conceded in all group games; Achouri injury doubt
Head-to-Head: Mali Unbeaten in AFCON Finals Meetings
Mali unbeaten in 4 AFCON clashes vs Tunisia (W2 D2) – including 1-0 (2021), 1-1 (2023). Overall: Tunisia 7W, Mali 5W, 3D. Last 6 meetings under 2.5 goals.
Tactical Breakdown
Saintfiet's Mali compact, counter via Sinayoko/Bissouma – defensive masterclass but need spark. Trabelsi's Tunisia pragmatic, Skhiri control for Achouri/Mejbri transitions – knockout nous but vulnerable defensively. Casablanca neutral but expect cagey chess match.
The Killer Stat for Under 2.5 Goals
Last 4 AFCON H2Hs: All under 2.5 (avg 1.5 goals); Mali games low-output group stage.
Final Prediction
Mali 1–1 Tunisia (Mali advance on pens)
Sinayoko nicks opener, Tunisia equalize late – extra time/penalties, Mali's resilience edges it.
Bookies see tight battle – unders/draw massive value. Load on Sokabet.co.tz; knockout classic incoming!
Stake smart, enjoy the tension, and let's green up. 💰
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