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Africa Cup of Nations

Mali vs Cape Verde: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Mali MalivsCape Verde Cape Verde
Our predictionMali to win
Model score: Low · 29/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts Mali at 50%. The model leans toward Mali. Confidence: low.

Win probabilities

1 · Mali50%
Draw29%
2 · Cape Verde21%
1 · MaliDraw2 · Cape Verde
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSYes2.18+6.6%
1X2Mali1.91+0.0%
1X2Draw3.28+0.0%
1X2Cape Verde4.42+0.0%
BTTSNo1.62-6.6%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.
Team strength rating
Mali
55
Cape Verde
40

Most likely scorelines

1-012.4%
1-111.6%
2-010.3%
2-19.6%
0-07.4%
0-16.9%

Recent form

MaliLDLWD
Cape VerdeLDDDW

Expected goals

1.67Mali
xG
0.93Cape Verde
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score49%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Mali Cape Verde

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Mali win1.91Fair
Double chanceMali or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Mali at 50%. The model puts the draw at 29%. The model puts Cape Verde at 21%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market leans toward Mali. Mali is priced at 1.912. The draw is priced at 3.28. Cape Verde is priced at 4.42.

Mali have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings. Cape Verde have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings.

Mali have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Cape Verde have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 49% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Mali or Cape Verde?

Our model rates Mali as the most likely outcome at 50% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Mali vs Cape Verde?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 2 meetings: 1 Mali wins, 0 draws, 1 Cape Verde wins.

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