Mali (W) vs South Sudan Women Prediction
🔊 The clash between Mali and South Sudan promises to be an exciting encounter, as this is one of the semifinals of AfroBasket. Both teams are poised to showcase their best on the court and secure a spot in the tournament's grand finale. Their previous head-to-head ended with a narrow victory for Mali, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup.
Head-to-Head
Let's start by looking at the head-to-head history. The teams have faced each other once, with the current hosts winning that encounter, while the visitors have yet to claim a victory.
The average total of 108 points came from Mali (W) scoring 55 points and South Sudan (W) adding 53.
The last official match between these teams took place on 26 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 55-53.

Mali (W) Team Overview
The Mali national team are in excellent form, having secured three consecutive victories. They display a confident game both defensively and offensively. In recent matches, they've managed to keep opponents at bay thanks to strong defense and the ability to score crucial points. However, it's worth noting that their detailed stats for points scored and conceded aren't particularly impressive. An interesting fact: the Mali team is known for their endurance-players spend a lot of time on the court without any noticeable drop in intensity.
Match Results: Mali (W)

South Sudan (W) Team Overview
South Sudan have shown mixed results with five wins and four losses in their last nine games. The team is striving to find a balance between offensive play and defense, but they have yet to consistently implement this in practice. Nevertheless, the squad holds the potential for surprises due to their young talents and a drive to improve their gameplay.
Match Results: South Sudan (W)
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- Home team victories - 1, Away team victories - 0.
Total Points Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average points scored per match by the home team - 55, by the away team - 53;
- Average total points scored in head-to-head meetings - 108.
Mali (W) vs. South Sudan (W) statistics over the last 10 matches:
- Average total points scored: 72 vs. 70.67;
- Mali (W): Average points scored at home - 72;
- South Sudan (W): Average points scored away - 65.8.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams approach the match with distinct playing styles: Mali focuses on a solid defense paired with precise attacks, while South Sudan relies on their young players for quick breakthroughs. Based on previous encounters, we can expect strong resistance from the underdogs. However, the nominal hosts have a better chance of maintaining an advantage through disciplined defense and a more balanced offensive play. Considering the average scoring rates and betting trends, a moderately low-scoring game is anticipated. We are betting on under 135.5 total points.