Mali vs Burkina Faso Prediction & Betting Tips (30 January)

Still undefeated in this CAN, Mali started the competition perfectly. Against South Africa in the first meeting, Bissouma and his teammates quickly took off, winning 2-0. After this success, Burkina Faso's future opponents never left their first place, obtaining two draws, against Tunisia then Namibia. The latter shared the points with Mali during the last meeting 0-0. During the last edition, Mali was eliminated in the round of 16 against Equatorial Guinea. For its part, Burkina Faso hopes to achieve the same course as during the last CAN in 2022.

Issa Kaboré and his teammates had were eliminated in the semi-final against the future winners, Senegal. This year, Burkina Faso narrowly qualified, finishing second in their group, ahead of Algeria and Mauritania. They started perfectly in the first match, narrowly beating Mauritania 1-0, before conceding a draw against Algeria 2-2. During the last meeting, Burkina Faso was no match for Angola, defeated 2-0.

In the Mali squad, many players are known after their time in Ligue 1, notably right-back Hamari Traoré (ex-Rennais), Kiki Kouyaté (Montpellier), Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre), Bissouma (ex-Lille) and midfielder Mohamed Camara (AS Monaco). The Auxerre striker, Sinayoko, showed all his qualities during these three matches by scoring two goals. The talented young Doumbia (Brest) also distinguished himself by delivering two assists.

For his part, the Burkina Faso squad also includes familiar faces, such as right back Issa Kaboré (Luton), central defender Tapsoba ( Bayer Leverkusen), or even the hard-hitting winger Bertrand Traoré (Aston Villa). The latter also scored his only goal of the competition against Mauritania, while striker Konaté also stood out by scoring against Algeria.