Mali vs Ivory Coast Prediction & Betting Tips | 03/02/2024 | Football
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Mali vs Ivory Coast Prediction & Betting Tips | 03/02/2024 | Football

Posted on by Matthew Reynolds

We are forecasting the outcome of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations game.

Mali

Mali

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast

Mali and Ivory Coast will face off in a highly anticipated match at Stade de la Paix during the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. After defeating Burkina Faso 2-1, Les Aigles secured their spot in the next round where they will take on the Elephants. However, they will face a formidable opponent in the tournament hosts. In their previous league match, Amadou Haidara sustained an injury and is expected to be replaced by Diadie Samassekou.

On the flip side, Ivory Coast managed to defeat Senegal in the previous round, overcoming Sadio Mane and his teammates in a penalty shootout. This victory came after a devastating 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea, but with a packed Stade de la Paix, an away win should be taken into account. Emerse Fae’s team has no new injury concerns before their last 16 match. In their previous encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast emerged victorious against Mali with a 1-0 score, thanks to Wilfried Zaha’s goal.

This game is scheduled for 03/02/2024 at 6:00 PM.

Prediction:
0-1

Notable Squad (Ivory Coast):

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast has solidified their position as one of the top African teams over time. In 2015, they secured their second Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Ghana in the final. The Elephants emerged victorious in a penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Boubacar Barry scoring the decisive goal.

Several renowned soccer players have represented or are currently representing the Ivory Coast national team, with Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue, Salomon Kalou, and Gervinho standing out as the most exceptional. The team is famously recognized for their orange uniforms, but they alternate to green jerseys and shorts for away matches. The Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny is considered the team’s primary home stadium.

Didier Zokora holds the record for the most appearances for the Ivory Coast national football team, with 123 caps. The team’s leading scorer, Didier Drogba, has scored 65 goals. Drogba is considered a national icon in Ivory Coast and was a member of the team from 2002 to 2014, after playing for Chelsea.