Mali vs Guinea Bissau Prediction: Mali will secure maximum points

Stade 26 Mars will host the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier encounter between Mali and Guinea Bissau. Mali are favorites here, while Guinea come in as the underdog. Let's preview this game and make predictions. 

Mali secured a win over Eswatini, and they will look to win in this game. In that game, Yves Bissouma's 7th-minute strike was the difference, securing their first win for them in this qualifier. In the meantime, their opening game in this qualifier ended 1-1, with Yves Bissouma's goal being enough to pick a point, Mali having been behind in the 37th minute through Geny Catamo's goal for Mozambique. Heading into this game, Mali have an unbeaten run of three matches and lost one of their last six. 

Guinea Bissau suffered a defeat against Mozambique the previous time out in this qualifier. In that game, Mama Balde scored the lone strike for Guinea Bissau, with Guima and Elias Macamo scoring for Mozambique. However, the previous four matches before that game ended in two wins and two draws. Heading into this game, Guinea Bissau scored five goals in their last five matches while conceding four. 

Mali have dominated this fixture, and as a favorite at home, I do not see Guinea ending their poor run. With the two teams playing so well in recent times, I still do not see Mali having it easy in this encounter. This should be a competitive game, and I expect the two teams to score, but Mali should take maximum points at home.