The last tie of the African Cup of Nations’ Round of 16 stage will see Mali vs Equatorial Guinea for a place in the final-eight stage of AFCON 2022
Here’s all you need to know about the fixture.
The stage is set for the Round of 16 clash between Mali and Equatorial Guinea and only one side will make it to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations. Who’s it going to be?
The group stage of the competition saw Mali undefeated with 2 wins and one draw out of the three games they played. The National Lightning boys on the other hand lost one of their three games i.e. against Ivory Coast and will look to get the best of Mali in their Round of 16 fixture.
Here’s all you need to know about the Mali vs Equatorial Guinea game:
Mali vs Equatorial Guinea AFCON 2022 Schedule Date, Time, H2H, Live Stream, Betting Odds, Predictions
Date: 27th January, 2022, Thursday
Time: 12:30 am as per Indian Standard Time
Venue: The Mali vs Equatorial Guinea fixture is set to be played at the Limbe Stadium, which has a capacity to occupy as many as 20,000 spectators.
Mali vs Equatorial Guinea Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Lineups
H2H Record
The two have met a total of 3 times, with the Eagles having emerged victorious on all occasions. None of the clashes between Mali and Equatorial Guinea have ended in a draw till now.
Team News
No major changes in the squads of both the sides are expected as of now. If there happen to be any recent developments in the camps of both the teams, we will be informed after the pre-match press conference.
Possible Lineups/Predicted Playing XI
Mali (4-2-3-1): Mounkoro, Traore, Sacko, Kouyate, Haidara, Haidara, Bissouma, Traore, Traore, Doumbia, Kone
Equatorial Guinea (4-4-1-1): Owono, Coco, Akapo, Obono, Ndong, Salvador, Ganet, Pepin, Miranda, Bikoro, Hanza
When And Where To Watch (Live Stream And Telecast), Betting Odds And Prediction
US: beIN Sports (TV), fubo TV (live stream), Sling TV (live stream)
Canada: beIN sports Canada (TV)
UK: Sky Sports Network
India: Sony Pictures Sports Network- Sony Six/Sony ESPN channels (TV), Sony Liv App (Live Stream)
Australia: beIN sports
Betting Odds
Mali: -180
Equatorial Guinea: +750
Draw: +250
Prediction
Looking at Mali’s previous record against Equatorial Guinea, along with their run at the AFCON so far, it appears that The Eagles are more likely to reach the quarter-finals of the competition.
Prediction: Mali 2-1 Equatorial Guinea
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