Mali vs Burkina Faso Preview | AFCON 2023

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

Mali

PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Diarra; H. Traore, Kouyate, Niakate, M. Diarra; Samassekou; Coulibaly, Camara; Doumbia; Sinayoko, A. Traore

Burkina Faso

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E. Tapsoba, Yago; Sangare, Ouedraogo; Traore, A. Tapsoba, Badolo; Ouattara

PREDICTION

Both teams possess a solid core in their midfields, yet their efficiency in front of goal has been less than stellar. Throughout the group stage of this competition, the two sides managed just seven goals in total across three matches. Mali emerged as the leaders in a closely contested group that included South Africa and Namibia, while Burkina Faso experienced a defeat to Angola in their last group match. Although Mali might be slight favourites for Tuesday's clash, a prudent bet is predicting a low-scoring encounter.