In the seventh round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Mali will face Comoros at home. The match is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, starting at 21:00 CET. Here’s a brief overview of the matchup.
Mali vs Comoros: Match Overview
Mali began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Chad but later drew 1-1 with the Central African Republic. They suffered a 1-2 defeat to Ghana and managed a goalless draw with Madagascar. It wasn’t until the fifth round that Mali secured another win, defeating Comoros 3-0, followed by another 0-0 draw with CAR. Currently, they have nine points from six matches and still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup.
Comoros is a key rival for Mali in this group. They started with a strong 4-2 win against the Central African Republic and followed that with a 1-0 victory over Ghana. After losing 1-2 to Madagascar, they bounced back with a 2-0 win over Chad. However, they were defeated 0-2 by Mali in their previous meeting. Comoros sits second in the table with 12 points, three points ahead of Mali and trailing the leaders by the same margin.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Comoros has won only one of their last four matches.
- Mali has lost just one of their past four games.
- Comoros has scored at least once in their last three matches.
- Mali remains unbeaten at home in their last four games.
- The teams have met once before, with Mali winning 3-0.
Probable Lineups
- Mali: Diarra; Konate, Diaby, Niakhate; Bissouma, Koulibaly, Doumbia, Dieng, Toure; Dorgeles, Nene
- Comoros: Boina; Omari, Zahari, Youssouf, Youssouf; M’Changama, Abdallah; Maolida, Selemani, Said
Prediction
Mali dominated Comoros in their last matchup and are likely to be favorites again. Needing a win to narrow the three-point gap, the hosts will likely be aggressive in their attack. My betting recommendation: Mali to score over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.7.
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