Comoros - Mali prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - March 20, 2025
One of the matches in the 5th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be played on Thursday in Berkane, where the Comoros national team will face Mali on neutral ground. We offer a bet on the outcome of this clash with good chances for success.
Match preview
The Comoros national team showcased impressive results on the continental stage in 2021, reaching the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. However, the qualification for the 2024 tournament ended in disappointment. In a group featuring Zambia, Lesotho, and Ivory Coast, the "Coelacanths" failed to gather enough points, trailing the group leaders by six points.
Nonetheless, in the World Cup qualifying matches, the team displayed much more confident performance and currently leads their group with 9 points after four rounds. In the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Comoros went undefeated, securing three victories in six matches. With 12 points, the "Coelacanths" finished first and earned the right to participate in the tournament.
The Mali national team rightfully holds the status of a stable mid-tier African football team. In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, they showcased excellent results, securing their spot in the continental tournament ahead of time. In six matches, the Malians remained unbeaten, claiming four victories against Eswatini (twice), Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique.
However, the World Cup qualifying campaign presents a significantly tougher challenge. Currently, Mali is in fourth place in their group, trailing Comoros and Ghana by four points. To get back into contention for a spot in the final stage, the team will need to significantly improve their results in the remaining games.
Probable line-ups
- Comoros: Pandor, Bakari, Omari, M'dahoma, Abdallah, Mohamed, Maolida, Bourhan, Selemani, Youssouf, Said
- Mali: Djigui Diarra; Diakite, Abdoulaye Diaby, Mamadou Fofana; Sinaïoko, Dieng, Amadou Camara, Doucouré; Bissouma, Djenepo, El Bilal Touré
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams have not faced each other at the international level before
- A bet on "Both teams to score" has cashed in one of nine matches involving Mali
- Both teams scored in two out of five matches involving Comoros
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the Mali national team, offering odds of 1.68 for their victory. We believe that in this match, it is worth taking a bet on "Total under 2.0" with odds of 1.85.
