Mali vs Ivory Coast Prediction 27 August 2026

    🔈Which players can take on leadership in defense? The names of the best defenders will become known after the showdown between the teams Mali and Ivory Coast, which will take place on 27 August at 15:30 in the "FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers" tournament. After a thorough analysis of the match, we are ready to share our predictions regarding its possible outcome.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Mali and Ivory Coast:

    • played 8 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 4 for today's home team and 4 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 73.63 points per match, the guests - 72.38;
    • average total match points - 146.

    The last confrontation took place on 20 August 2025 at the venue of Ivory Coast and ended with a score of 96:102.

    Head-to-head statistics Mali - Ivory Coast

    50%
    4 Wins
    50%
    4 Wins
    20.08.25
    FIBA Africa Championship
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    Mali
    Mali
    96
    102
    27
    28
    27
    14
    15
    29
    21
    19
    6
    12
    12.07.23
    Fiba Afrocan
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    Mali
    Mali
    72
    58
    19
    12
    15
    14
    16
    18
    22
    14
    27.08.21
    FIBA Africa Championship
    Mali
    Mali
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    67
    90
    14
    27
    14
    22
    14
    19
    25
    22
    21.07.19
    Fiba Afrocan
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    Mali
    Mali
    63
    86
    12
    22
    16
    26
    21
    22
    14
    16
    24.02.19
    World Cup Qualification, Africa
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    Mali
    Mali
    69
    49
    26
    15
    18
    11
    13
    10
    12
    13
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    Mali Team Overview

    📊The Mali team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 8 wins and 2 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 787 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 78.7 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.

    🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 75.9 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.

    ❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 84 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.

    Match Results: Mali

    05.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Angola
    Angola
    Mali
    Mali
    88
    74
    21
    21
    22
    20
    22
    17
    23
    16
    L
    04.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Mali
    Mali
    Uganda
    Uganda
    82
    59
    18
    11
    21
    14
    21
    18
    22
    16
    W
    02.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Egypt
    Egypt
    Mali
    Mali
    70
    78
    19
    21
    16
    22
    11
    15
    24
    20
    W
    01.03.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Mali
    Mali
    Angola
    Angola
    80
    79
    19
    20
    27
    24
    19
    18
    15
    17
    W
    28.02.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Uganda
    Uganda
    Mali
    Mali
    73
    84
    17
    23
    31
    22
    13
    24
    12
    15
    W
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    Ivory Coast Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Ivory Coast managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 8 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.

    🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 900 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.

    🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 76.7 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Ivory Coast

    05.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    Madagascar
    Madagascar
    118
    102
    34
    24
    28
    31
    23
    24
    33
    23
    W
    04.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    51
    94
    12
    17
    13
    27
    12
    25
    14
    25
    W
    02.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    Senegal
    Senegal
    72
    85
    16
    29
    20
    26
    20
    15
    16
    15
    L
    01.03.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Madagascar
    Madagascar
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    74
    99
    16
    19
    21
    28
    12
    28
    25
    24
    W
    28.02.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    96
    59
    23
    29
    25
    11
    16
    9
    32
    10
    W
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 8;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 2;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 38.63;
    • Today's home team averages 20.13, while the visitors average 18.5.

    First Quarter Stats: Mali (home) vs Ivory Coast (away)

    • Tournament matches played: 3 vs 3;
    • Number of wins: 2 (66.67%) vs 3 (100%);
    • Number of losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
    • Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average points scored: 21 vs 21.33;
    • Average points conceded: 17.67 vs 14.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 6 vs 5;
    • Number of losses: 3 vs 4;
    • Number of draws: 1 vs 1;
    • Average first quarter total: 39.5 (scored - 21, conceded - 18.5) vs 41.3 (scored - 21.3, conceded - 20).
    Trends
    • Ivory Coast won the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 away games.
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter Ivory Coast Win

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 8;
    • Home team wins - 4, away team wins - 4.
    Trends
    • Ivory Coast have won in last 6 away games.
    👉Prediction: Ivory Coast Win (inc. OT)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 159.5 points scored in 7 of last 8 Mali games against Ivory Coast.
    • Under 159.5 points scored in 13 of last 15 Mali home games.

    Total points Under (159,5)
    Published: 26/08/2026, 18:21

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    Betting Tips: Mali - Ivory Coast

    Ivory Coast won the 4th quarter:
    ivory-coast-1in 11 of last 12 games.
    4th Quarter Ivory Coast Win
    -133
    Ivory Coast won the 1st half:
    ivory-coast-1in 8 of last 9 games.
    1st Half Ivory Coast Win
    -164
    Ivory Coast won the 1st quarter:
    ivory-coast-1in 6 of last 7 away games.
    1st Quarter Ivory Coast Win
    -147
    Ivory Coast have won:
    ivory-coast-1in last 6 away games.
    Ivory Coast Win (inc. OT)
    -196
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    Mali - Ivory Coast Table position

    Group stage Group F
    gWLPForm
    1.
    Senegal
    Senegal
    65111
    2.
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    65111
    3.
    Mali
    Mali
    65111
    4.
    Angola
    Angola
    64210
    5.
    Egypt
    Egypt
    6339
    6.
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    6248