Mali vs Cote d'Ivoire, FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction
Mali
Cote d'Ivoire
Can Cote d’Ivoire topple Mali?
- Mali is currently ranked 63rd in the world.
- Cote d’Ivoire is currently ranked 37th in the world.
- In the last five matches, Mali has won four and lost one.
Cote d’Ivoire to win.
| Tournament: | FIBA Basketball World Cup, 2027 African Qualifiers |
| Live Streaming: | DAZN |
| Venue: | Senegal, Dakar, Dakar Arena |
| Tip Off: | 21:00:00 |
Mali vs Cote d'Ivoire Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.65 | 1.40 |
Mali vs Cote d'Ivoire Match Prediction & Analysis
Mali and Cote d’Ivoire meet on August 27 in a major Group F clash, with both entering at 5-1. Cote d’Ivoire holds the statistical edge, averaging 94.8 points and shooting 33.2% from three, compared with Mali’s 80.7 points and 29.1%. Mali’s defense and rebounding will be crucial against Cote d’Ivoire’s explosive offense.
Mali is currently ranked 3rd in Group F of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers with a 5-1 record, while Cote d’Ivoire is ranked 2nd in Group F with a 5-1 record.
In their last five head-to-head matchup, Mali has won two matches, while Cote d’Ivoire has won three matches.
Mali vs Cote d'Ivoire Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siriman Kanoute | 19.2 | 5.7 | 9.2 | 2.7/0.0 |
| Assemian Moulare | 16.0 | 3.3 | 6.3 | 1.0/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Mali Preview
Mali struggled to sustain their early momentum as they fell 88-74 to Angola in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers.
Aliou Fadiala Diarra led the charge with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Siriman Kanoute and Fousseyni Drame added 10 points each.
The biggest issue was their offensive efficiency. Mali shot 42% from the field and a respectable 51.3% on two-pointers, but converted only 28% from three-point range and struggled at the free-throw line, shooting 48.2%. Defensively, they got outrebounded 44-39 on the boards and committed 27 turnovers.
The result means Mali can no longer rely on a perfect record and must respond strongly in their remaining games. Overall, the team averages 80.7 points per game, while dishing out 21.2 assists. Defensively, they record 43.8 rebounds, 10.2 steals and 5.7 blocks per game.
Cote d'Ivoire Preview
Cote d’Ivoire produced an outstanding offensive display in their 118-102 victory over Madagascar, finishing the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers first round with a 5-1 record.
Assemian Moulare led the scoring with 23 points and 9 assists, while David Elie Gassaud added 21 points and 6 rebounds. Jean Philippe Dally added 19 points and two other players scored in double figures, providing balanced scoring support.
Offensively, they shot an impressive 54% from the field, including 44.4% from three point range and 62.2% from the two point range, while converting 66.7% of their free throws. Defensively, they controlled the boards 49-37, limiting second chance opportunities and made key defensive stops when needed the most.
The win underlined their credentials heading into the next round. Overall, the team averages 94.8 points per game, while dishing out 20.8 assists. Defensively, they record 46.3 rebounds, 10.3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game.
Mali vs Cote d'Ivoire Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Siriman Kanoute |
| SG | Oumar Ballo |
| SF | Fousseyni Drame |
| PF | Mahamane Coulibaly |
| C | Aliou Fadiala Diarra |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Assemian Moulare |
| SG | Nisre Zouzoua |
| SF | Jean Philippe Dally |
| PF | David Elie Gassaud |
| C | Aboubacar Traore |
MALI vs COTE D'IVOIRE
Winning PredictionCote d’Ivoire gets the edge behind superior scoring, rebounding and three-point shooting. Mali’s defense keeps it close, but expect Cote d’Ivoire to win a tight contest. We are backing Cote d’Ivoire to win this matchup.
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