Mali vs Burkina Faso Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
When is Mali vs Burkina Faso on and what time does it start? Mali vs Burkina Faso will take place on Tuesday 30th January, 2024 – 17:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Mali vs Burkina Faso? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Mali vs Burkina Faso on in the UK? Mali vs Burkina Faso will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Mali vs Burkina Faso in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Mali vs Burkina Faso live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MALI
There were several changes made by Eric Chelle when they shared a goalless draw with Namibia. Youssoufou Niakate was substituted after 53 minutes in that game but he is expected to be unavailable for their Round of 16 tie against Burkina Faso.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Diarra; H. Traore, Kouyate, Niakate, M. Diarra; Samassekou; Coulibaly, Camara; Doumbia; Sinayoko, A. Traore
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Niakate (Injured)
BURKINA FASO
Cedric Badolo was substituted at half-time in Burkina Faso’s final group stage game against Angola last week. Djibril Ouattara is expected to come back into the starting eleven for this Round of 16 tie.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E. Tapsoba, Yago; Sangare, Ouedraogo; Traore, A. Tapsoba, Badolo; Ouattara
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
These two sides have a good core in both units through the middle of their sides but neither have been overly efficient in front of goal. For example, the two teams combined for just seven goals in their three group stage matches in this competition. Mali came out on top in a tight group above South Africa and Namibia, whilst Burkina Faso did suffer a loss to Angola in their final game. Mali may be slight favourites for Tuesday’s clash but a good bet remains backing a low-scoring encounter.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
