Mauritania vs Mali Prediction: Another close encounter expected

Mauritania and Mali are set to compete in an international friendly match at the Stade de Marrakech. This will be their first meeting since their participation in the AFCON tournament. Let's analyze this upcoming match and explore different betting options.

In their last tournament appearance, Mauritania competed in the Africa Cup of Nations, but their performance was less than stellar. Throughout the tournament, they managed only one victory, which occurred during their third group stage match, defeating Algeria 1-0. However, they suffered defeats against Burkina Faso and Angola as well. Despite advancing from the group stage, they couldn't overcome Cape Verde in subsequent matches. As they prepare for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers in June, Mauritania aims to redeem themselves through this match.

In their recent match, Mali suffered a defeat against Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals of the AFCON. During the game, Mali initially held a lead in the 72nd minute through Dorgeles Nene, but Simon Adringra equalized for Ivory Coast in the 90th minute. However, it was Oumar Diakite's goal in the 120+2nd minute of extra time that sealed Mali's loss at the end of full time. Before this defeat, Mali had an impressive streak, going undefeated in 12 consecutive matches, winning 8 and drawing 4.

Mali showcased their excellence in the recently concluded AFCON, highlighting the quality within their team. Conversely, while Mauritania is not a weak team, I doubt they will meet expectations in this matchup. Therefore, in what promises to be an open contest, I anticipate a defensive approach from both sides as they strive to avoid defeat. However, Mali appears superior and should secure the victory.