Mali VS Senegal

This match is a match in the group stage or knockout stage of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place on January 10, 2026, between Mali and Senegal. Judging by the odds offered (Mali to win 7.00, draw 3.50, Senegal to win 1.60), the market generally believes that Senegal is the side with the more strength and form.

Mali: Recent records need to be evaluated in conjunction with their performance in the World Qualifiers and warm-up matches, and the team usually has excellent physical fitness and tough defense, but creativity and consistency on the offensive end may be a bottleneck for them to challenge stronger opponents. Senegal: As a top African team, with many stars from the top five European leagues, the strength of the squad and the experience of the competition are excellent, and the recent performance in international competitions should be quite solid, and the offensive and defensive ends are relatively balanced.

The two teams have met many times in history, and Senegal may have a certain advantage in terms of overall record and psychology. In recent years, matchups have mostly taken place on major occasions such as the Africa Cup of Nations or the World Qualifiers, where the matches are usually fierce but there may not be many goals. The individual ability of Senegal's stars can often determine the direction of the game at key moments.

The initial odds offered by the odds agencies are: Mali to win 7.00, draw 3.50, Senegal to win 1.60. This combination of odds clearly suggests that Senegal are the clear favourites. The odds of an away win of 1.60 are converted to a probability of about 62.5%, and the support is very strong. A draw is in a reasonable range of 3.50, while the high odds of a home win of 7.00 reflect the difficulty of an upset in Mali.

the overall strength, star quality, tournament experience and odds orientation, Senegal is the more optimistic side in this game. Its strong midfield has the ability to break through Mali's solid defence. It is predicted that Senegal is expected to win in regular time, and the most likely result is a small goal victory for Senegal, a draw is the second option, and Mali has the lowest probability of a direct victory.

This analysis is for reference only to understand the background of the match and the situation of both sides and does not constitute any betting advice. The outcome of football matches is affected by various factors such as on-the-spot play, tactics, injuries, and referees, and there is uncertainty. Please watch the game rationally.