Comoros vs Mali Prediction & Betting Tips (29 December)

Capable of reaching the 1/8 finals of CAN 2021 for their first participation, the Comoros hope to do at least as well this season. Unfortunately for them, this team started with a logical defeat against a relentless Morocco in the opening match 2-0. Then, the Coleacantes were opposed to Zambia for a duel which promised to be decisive with a view to possible qualification. During the qualifiers, this team finished at the top of its group ahead of Tunisia, Gambia and Madagascar. Unfortunately for them, the Comoros did not experience the same success during qualifying for the World Cup, only taking 4th place in a group which included Ghana, Madagascar and Mali, ahead of the Central African Republic and Chad. For their part, Mali performed very poorly on the first day.

Although they had led the score for a long time, this team conceded the equalizer at the very end of the match even though they had not been in danger 1-1. As a result, the 53rd nation in the Fifa ranking risks finding itself in difficulty before this 3rd day since it faces a formidable team from Morocco on Friday evening while it remains in a quarter-final contested during the last edition. To qualify, the Eagles were able to top their group ahead of Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and Eswatini. On the other hand, the Malians failed to validate their ticket for the next World Cup by finishing 3rd in their group behind Ghana and Madagascar but ahead of the Comoros, the Central African Republic and Chad. It should be remembered that last November, Mali was held to a draw by Jordan 1-1 during a friendly match. 

On the Comoros side, quite a few names are well known to Ligue 1 fans, starting with squad leader Youssouf M'Changama (70 sels, 14 goals, Al-Batin, ex Guingamp and Troyes), defender Akim Abdallah (Guingamp) and midfielder Zaydou Youssouf (5 sels) who wore the colors of Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne. The current Trojan full-back Boura, the Lensois goalkeeper Pandor (loan to Francs-Borains), the midfielders Rayan Lutin (Amiens), Yacine Bourhane (Aris Limassol), Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia), Remy Vita (Tondela, ex-Amiens) are evolving or have moved to France. We also find in this formation the former Niçois Myziane Maolida (Al Kholood), the player passed by Troyes Rafiki Saïd (3 goals, 2 assists decisive matches with Standard de Liège this season) and the experienced Ben Nabouhane (Zemun, 41 sel, 16 goals). On the other hand, the former Ajaccian defender Mohamed Youssouf (40 sel), now aged 37 years old, was not called up. The players who make up this Malian team are not unknown either. We actually find the Brestois Kamory Doumbia (27 sel, 14 achievements) and Auxerrois Lassine Sinayoko (21 sel, 7 goals) which stand out every week on Ligue 1 pitches.

The former Rémois, El Bilal-Touré (26 caps, 9 goals) is also operational but his confidence could be lacking after he missed his penalty against Zambia. We also find in this team the interesting Dorgeles Nene (Fenerbahce, 28 selections, 9 goals) and midfielder Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce, 50 capes) as well as the experienced captain Yves Bissouma (Tottenham, 42 caps), as defender Sikou Niakaté (14 caps, Braga, ex Guingamp) and the very experienced right side Hamari Traoré (Paris FC, 59 selections). The last 3 cities, however, missed the 1st day and they are not guaranteed to be present. The goalkeeper Samassa (Laval) is replacing him behind Djigui Diarra (61 sel).

• Summary: Comoros is going head to head with Mali starting on 29 Dec 2025 at 19:00 UTC at Stade Mohammed V stadium, Casablanca city, Morocco. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations, Group A .
• Comoros Feedinco Rating: 6.71
• Mali Feedinco Rating: 6.72