Mali play their last match in Group E of the first round of the CAN against Angola on Tuesday (July 2nd). Both teams have to take points to get out of this very tight hen.
Angola vs Mali Today’s Betting Tips
After missing the last two editions, Angola qualified this time by finishing first in a very weak playoff hen composed of Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Rwanda. 3rd in Group E with 2 points on the clock, the Black Antelopes preserved the draw against Tunisia (1-1) and Mauritania (0-0) during the first 2 days.
For its part, Mali qualified easily for this African Cup of Nations ranking first in its qualifying group, ahead of Burundi, Gabon and South Sudan. Moreover, the Eagles completed this campaign with two successes against Gabon (0-1) and South Sudan (3-0). However, they lost to Senegal in a friendly match in March (2-1) and against Cameroon (2-1) before being neutralized by Algeria (1-1) in their last preparation matches. For their debut in the tournament, they made a strong impression against Mauritania (4-1) before holding in check the toughest opponent of the pool, Tunisia (1-1).
The staff for Angola vs Mali
For Angola, the main star is Bastos, the defender of Lazio. We also find the rising value of Rio Ave, Gelson, who scored 11 goals in 22 selections at just 22 years. Otherwise, the majority of the squad plays in the weak domestic league. Note however, the absence of Clinton Mata (Club Brugge), Ary Papel (Sporting Lisbon) and Va (Leixoes) in this group.
Many Malians present on this CAN are well known in France. This is the case of defenders Traoré (Rennes), Koné (Lille), Fofana (Metz), Kiki Kouyaté (Troyes) and Haïdara (Lens), Diarra and Doucouré circles (Lens) and attackers Traoré (Orleans), Coulibaly (Nantes) and Niane (Troyes), but the latter is injured and will be unavailable for this match. Also note the presence of Diaby (Sporting) and star Marega (Porto). On this CAN, Mali is without former Troy Mamadou Samassa who has refused his selection and Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove) who is injured, while the replacement striker Adama Niane (Troyes) was fired from the selection.
Probable compositions for Angola vs Mali:
Angola: Toni – Gaspar, Dani Massunguna, Bastos, Paizo – Fredy, Herenilson, Show – Campos, da Costa, Gelson.
Mali: Diarra – Traoré, Wagué, Fofana, Koné – Haïdara, Samassekou, Coulibaly – Diaby, Djenepo – Marega.
Our Football Betting Tips. Angola vs Mali
Mali could secure the first place of the group in case of victory on Tuesday.
Betting Tips: Victory Mali
Odds: 2.08
