Mali vs South Sudan Prediction: The Eagles will not spare their opponent

On Friday, the Eagles will square off against South Sudan at the Stade 26 Mars Stadium. Mali, who have already secured the ticket to next year’s AFCON Tournament, will host South Sudan, who are all but out of the competition.

FIFA World ranking: 51st

Last five games: WWWLW

The Eagles have been up and running since the tournament began; they have won four and lost once in their last five matches. More recently, they obtained the maximum points against Congo on the road. After a quiet halftime stalemate, Ibrahim Kone and Nene Dorgeles scored in the second half to make up for their performance against Gambia on the road.

Mali have garnered twelve points from a possible fifteen and have scored eleven while conceding twice.

FIFA Ranking: 167th

Last five games: LLWLL

The Bright Stars have managed just one win since the qualifiers began and head here following a (2-3) defeat against Gambia at home. South Sudan, who have won just once over their previous eleven games in all competitions, are mathematically out of the race for the AFCON CUP as they occupy the last spot on the log. South Sudan have let in nine goals while scoring five times.

The Bright Stars have nothing to play for against their opponent, and they’ll be lucky to get a goal here.

Over their previous five meetings, the Eagles have won all five and scored more than once. South Sudan failed to defeat Mali on their ground as the visitors scored three times and conceded once. Mali, who are one of the best-ranked African teams, will be poised to win this encounter just to keep their home record intact. The Eagles are expected to win before the break for 1.64.

We expect to see more than two goals, as their last three meetings have ended with over 2.5 goals. Mali are blessed with top players who can punish any side in this tournament, and with Ibrahim Ikone up front for the Eagles; Mali will run riot here.

A correct score of (3-0) might surface here for 4.80.

Good luck!