Angola vs Mali, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Angola
Mali
Can Angola pull off a surprise victory against in-form Mali?
- Mali are averaging 73.7 points, 45 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game.
- Angola shot 39.9% from the floor and 28.5% from threes in the qualification round.
- Angola recently beat Mali in the 2025 AfroBasket final.
Mali to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | Countryside 1891 |
| Venue: | Luanda, Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda |
| Tip Off: | 23:30:00 |
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Angola vs Mali Match Prediction & Analysis
The Angola national team will play host to Mali in the FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers Group F. Mali are on an unbeaten run in qualifiers, while Angola, currently on a championship run in Africa, look to get a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Mali currently stand in top spot in the African Qualifiers Group D with a 5-0 record, while Angola are sitting at the second spot of Group D with a 3-2 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only four games listed between Angola and Mali. Angola won three out of four games against Mali.
Angola vs Mali Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childe Dundao | 15.7 | 2.3 | 5.8 | 2.8/0.0 |
| Aliou Diarra | 14.9 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 1.6/2.0 |
Teams Preview
Angola Preview
Angola also had a winning start to the FIBA World Cup qualifiers 2027. The visitors outclassed Uganda 90-68 in the opener. Angola would be optimistic ahead of another crucial game against Mali. Both sides locked horns in the final of FIBA AfroBasket where Angola emerged victorious by 70-43. Angola won all their games in the 2025 AfroBasket. Their last defeat came in February 2025.
Angola are on a ten-game winning streak across all competitions. They are likely to finish at the top of Group D. Angola ranked first in allowing points against the opposition (63.5). They are shooting 39.9% from the floor and 28.5% from the three-point line. They were the second best side in AfroBasket in the defensive rebounds (17.2). Angola are leading in steals per game (13.5).
The AfroBasket champion averaged 78 points in the last ten games. In the campaign opener, six players reached double figures. Selton Miguel scored a game-high 19 points. Childe Dundao dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists. Kevin Kokila also had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. If we see the offensive threat in Angola, Dundao’s name appears first. The guard averaged 15.7 points in the AfroBasket and we back him to score another double-double this weekend.
Mali Preview
Mali kicked off their FIBA African qualifiers campaign with a clinical victory against Egypt. They have their final assignment in the ongoing international break against Angola. It will be a rematch of the 2025 AfroBasket final where Mali faced a heartbreaking defeat. Mali finished third in the group stage of the AfroBasket but went on to play finals with three straight victories. The hosts will now be ready to take revenge for the AfroBasket final.
Mali are placed with Uganda and Egypt in Group D. Three teams will qualify from the respective group and one more victory will give them a solid chance to play the next round. Mali are shooting 38.3% from the floor and 30.5% from the three-point line. The hosts rank first in the blocks per game (5.9) and fourth in the assists per game (17.6). Mali averaged 76 points in the last ten games.
Oumar Ballo was the star performer in Mali’s big win in the qualifiers opener with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Siriman Kanoute fell short of a triple-triple with 22 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds. Mamoudou Diarra also added 18 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. Oumar Ballo could be an offensive threat in the upcoming fixture. The center averaged 10.8 points in the Lega A Basket and was instrumental in Mali’s campaign in the AfroBasket.
Angola vs Mali Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Childe Dundao |
| SG | Selton Miguel |
| SF | Bamba Cisse |
| PF | Aboubakar Gakou |
| C | Kevin Kokila |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Siriman Kanoute |
| SG | Mahamane Coulibaly |
| SF | Mamoudou Diarra |
| PF | Ibrahima Cherif Haidara |
| C | Oumar Ballo |
ANGOLA vs MALI
Winning PredictionMali head into the road contest as the favourites to win this match, considering more tactical defense in the lineup and superior offense. We are backing the AfroBasket runnerup to win another game against Angola. We also back both teams to score 152 points total with Mali breaking the 85-point mark.
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