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Mali v Rwanda: numbers & prediction

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification · Africa · Stade du 26 Mars

Mali

WWD
Fri 13 Nov 2026

Rwanda

WWWW
Mali 68%Draw 18%Rwanda 14% Expected goals 2.02 – 0.77
74%
ZoraTips pick

Over 1.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.35 · bookmaker 1.26

8/10Rating
1.26Odds

Picks by market

ResultMali to win68% · @1.27
Double chanceMali or draw86% · @1.01
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score51% · @1.46
GoalsOver 1.5 goals74% · @1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–08% · fair 11.85

Mali vs Rwanda prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Mali host Rwanda in the Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification on Friday 13 November, kicking off at 20:00 WAT at Stade du 26 Mars. Mali sit 1st with 14 points from 6 games, while Rwanda are 3rd on 8.

Form guide

Mali – form over the last 3: WWD Most recently they beat Liberia 1–0 on the road. They score 1.3 and concede 0.3 per game. 2 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Rwanda – form over the last 4: WWWW Most recently they beat Cape Verde Islands 2–1 on the road. They are averaging 2.8 goals a game – a real threat going forward. 2 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

On form, Rwanda have the edge: 3.0 points a game against 2.3.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Mali 2.0 – 0.8 Rwanda in expected goals – roughly 2.8 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 51% for over 2.5, 49% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Mali 68% · draw 18% · Rwanda 14%.
  • Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.46.

ZoraTips prediction

Our tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 74% confidence at odds of 1.26. Predicted score: Mali 2–0 Rwanda. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Mali68%fair 1.48 · @1.27
Draw18%fair 5.49 · @5.00
Rwanda14%fair 7.03 · @10.80
2.79Expected goals
2.02Mali xG
0.77Rwanda xG
49%Both score
51%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–013%
1–012%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–16%

From our goals model: Mali 2.0 – 0.8 Rwanda expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultMali to win68%1.481.27
Double chanceMali or draw86%1.171.01
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score51%1.971.46
Draw no betMali (draw no bet)83%1.21–
Asian handicapMali -0.5 (Asian handicap)67%1.50–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals74%1.351.26
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals51%1.971.92
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals71%1.421.26
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals85%1.171.06
First team to scoreMali to score first68%1.47–
Half-time resultMali ahead at half-time48%2.10–
Half-time / full-timeHT Mali / FT Mali43%2.33–
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–08%11.85–

Recent results

Mali – last 3

WWD
29 Sep@ Liberia1–0W
25 Sepvs Cape Verde Islands3–1W
31 Mar@ Russia0–0D
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Rwanda – last 4

WWWW
29 Sep@ Cape Verde Islands2–1W
25 Sepvs Liberia3–1W
30 Marvs Estonia2–0W
27 Marvs Grenada4–0W
2.8Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Mali and Rwanda.

Mali vs Rwanda head-to-head page →

Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Nigeria6321+611
2Benin622208
3Rwanda6222-28
4Libya6123-45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Mali vs Rwanda?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.

Who will win Mali vs Rwanda?

On our numbers Mali have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Rwanda 14%.

How many goals will there be in Mali vs Rwanda?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Mali vs Rwanda?

Our predicted score is Mali 2–0 Rwanda, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Mali vs Rwanda?

Mali vs Rwanda (Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stade du 26 Mars.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.