Who is favored to win in Morocco vs Mali?
Morocco are heavily favored to win against Mali with odds around 1.50, as they are the tournament favorites with a balanced squad, World Cup semi-final experience, and an unbeaten home record since 2009. Mali, however, possess a dynamic midfield and experienced coach Tom Saintfiet who guided them to the quarter-finals last year, making them a dangerous dark horse with odds near 2.80 with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Morocco vs Mali?
The match kicks off at 8:00 PM UTC on December 26, 2025, which corresponds to 3:00 PM EST or 12:00 PM PST depending on your timezone.
Where is Morocco vs Mali being held?
The match will be played in Morocco as part of the AFCON 2025 tournament hosted on home soil, though the specific stadium venue details are not confirmed in available information for this Group A fixture.
Morocco vs Mali prediction & odds - who wins?
Morocco are predicted to win this Group A encounter with moneyline odds favoring them significantly due to their status as tournament favorites, 18 consecutive international wins, and the presence of African Player of the Year Achraf Hakimi. Mali's odds reflect their underdog status, but their strong midfield depth and tactical discipline under Saintfiet suggest they could provide a competitive challenge and potentially secure a draw or upset.
What is the head to head record between Morocco vs Mali?
Direct head-to-head statistics between Morocco and Mali for this specific tournament are not detailed in recent records, but Mali demonstrated their competitive quality by reaching the quarter-finals of AFCON 2023 before losing to eventual champions Côte d'Ivoire in extra time, while Morocco exited in the round of 16 to South Africa, setting up an intriguing Group A battle.
