Mali vs Tunisia

Tournament: African Cup of Nations
Venue: Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca.
Date: 03.01.2026
Time: 19:00 GMT

Mali and Tunisia, both searching for a strong start to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages, will clash in Casablanca on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at 19:00. The winner will secure a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Mali vs Tunisia Form & Head to Head

Mali played out a goalless draw in their last match against Comoros. The Eagles have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, drawing all three of their group stage matches.

Tunisia also drew their last match 1-1 against Tanzania. The Eagles of Carthage progressed to the knockout stages with one win and one draw in the group stage.

The last time these two sides met, they played out a 1-1 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations group stages.

Over the last six meetings between the two nations, Tunisia have had a slight advantage, winning two, drawing three, and losing one.

Mali vs Tunisia Predicted Lineups

Mali (3-5-2): Diarra; Diaby, Dieng, Camara; Gassama, Doumbia, Bissouma, Coulibaly, Coulibaly; Sangaré, Sinayoko

Tunisia (3-4-1-2): Dahmen; Abdi, Talbi, Valery; Skhiri, Bronn, Mejbri, Tounekti; Sassi; Mastouri, Gharbi

Mali vs Tunisia Team News

Mali will be without Amadou Haidara due to suspension after receiving a red card in the final group game.

Tunisia may be without Elias Achouri, who is doubtful after picking up an injury during the group stage.

Mali vs Tunisia Match Prediction

Mali and Tunisia meet in Casablanca with a quarter-final place at stake in what shapes as a tight, low-margin Round of 16 tie. Mali reached the knockouts unbeaten but winless (D3), extending their run to four straight AFCON Round of 16 appearances. Tom Saintfiet’s side are difficult to beat but blunt in attack, having failed to score after the 75th minute in their last ten AFCON matches, while just one win in their last eight games played outside Mali underlines their limitations.

Tunisia arrive with slightly more momentum after progressing from their group with a win and two draws, returning to the last 16 for the first time since 2021. Despite past success at this stage, recent AFCON form has been mixed, and this fixture rarely opens up — none of the last six meetings produced more than two goals. With Senegal or Sudan awaiting in the quarter-finals, caution and pragmatism are likely to define the contest.

Score Prediction: Mali 1-2 Tunisia

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Who are the betting favourites in Mali vs Tunisia?

The game is expected to be very tight with Mali a best price of 2/1 to win and Tunisia 15/8 with bet365.

Result Odds
Mali 2/1
Draw 15/8
Tunisia 15/8

Last updated on 02/01/2026 at 10:30.

Mali vs Tunisia Bet Builder Tips

Our bet builder tips for Mali vs Tunisia features Lassine Sinayoko 1+ shot on target, Hannibal Mejbri 1+ shot & Aliou Dieng 2+ Fouls.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 9/2 with bet365.