{"id":1419363,"date":"2025-12-18T13:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1419363"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:25:12","slug":"match-preview-mali-vs-zambia-22-12-25-afcon","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-mali-vs-zambia-22-12-25-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Mali vs Zambia: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mali welcome Zambia for a high-stakes international clash, with both teams eager to make a statement at Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a contest between two squads looking to establish early momentum in the campaign, but with little head-to-head history and plenty of new faces on show, this fixture is wide open for punters seeking value. Mali, boasting attacking options like El Bilal Tour\u00e9 and a strong defensive core, are tipped as favourites, while Zambia arrive hoping to upset the odds and kickstart their run with key men such as Patson Daka in attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the available odds and squad strengths, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in backing Mali to win, given their home advantage and a more established squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mali to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/7 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking because Mali’s squad depth and attacking options give them a decisive edge at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El Bilal Tour\u00e9 Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(42.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nStrong value due to Tour\u00e9’s finishing and likely central role in Mali’s attack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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