Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(3) 1 Goals 3 (4)
(2) 0 Assists 1 (3)
(6.7) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.6)
28.2 Average Age 29.4
181.5 Average Height (cm) 179.4
(1.2) 1 Shots pg 1.4 (1.3)
(51%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 49% (46%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 1.2 (1.3)
(2.7) 2.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Africa Cup of Nations Grp. E.

Team News

Mali
South Africa
  • Mali should have no injury concerns ahead of their opening AFCON clash.
  • South Africa should have a full squad available to select from here.

Prediction

  • Mali put Guinea-Bissau to the sword in their warm-up friendly on the 6th of January, winning 6-2.
  • Les Aigles made it to the round of 16 in 2022, but lost out on penalties to Equatorial Guinea.
  • South Africa have not qualified for the last two editions of this tournament, but were crowned champions when they hosted the competition back in 1996.
  • Bafana Bafana won their first World Cup qualifier, against Benin, back in November, but went on to lose their second fixture against Rwanda.
  • Mali should have the quality to take all three points from this one.
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