These sides are going to put up an interesting show here. We predict it will be the Tunisia national football team. They are likely to come out on top and secure a win against the Mali national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash
Match info: AFCON Round of 16
Venue: Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca
Date: Saturday, 3rd January 2026
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Mali and Tunisia face off in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Saturday.
The Eagles aim to reach another quarter-final, while the Carthage Eagles are seeking to atone for their group-stage exit at the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast.
Head-to-head:
- Mali have won five of the 15 meetings between two teams.
- Tunisia recorded seven victories.
- The remaining three clashes ended in draws.
- Mali are undefeated in their last five matches.
- Tunisia have won two of their last five games.
- The Eagles have only secured one win in their last five battles against the Carthage Eagles.
- Only two of their last 10 encounters produced more than two goals.
Form:
- Mali in the AFCON: D-D-D
- Mali in all competitions: W-D-D-D-D
- Tunisia in the AFCON: W-L-D
- Tunisia in all competitions: W-W-W-L-D
Team News:
- All of the selected squad members for both sides are fit and ready to be in action.
Player(s) to watch:
- Lassine Sinayoko will be yet again gearing up to help his side in the final third. The 26-year-old has been an important aspect of the squad for the Mali national football team. He will be keen to put up another top performance, which can prove to be crucial for his side to get to the next stage of the African tournament.
- Elias Achouri is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Tunisia national football team. He has scored two goals in three AFCON appearances this time. Achouri will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture.