DR Congo vs Mali Prediction 29 August 2026

    📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? DR Congo and Mali will show us their offensive options as they clash on 29 August at 15:30 in the "FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers" tournament. The favorite for the match is the Mali team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.

    Head-to-Head

    📊So far, teams DR Congo and Mali have had two official encounters, with the most recent one taking place on 21 February 2025. The match was held at the venue of Mali and ended with a score of 59:65.

    Head-to-head statistics DR Congo - Mali

    50%
    1 Win
    50%
    1 Win
    21.02.25
    Africa ACCQ
    Mali
    Mali
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    59
    65
    15
    19
    22
    7
    11
    12
    11
    27
    20.06.18
    FRI
    Mali
    Mali
    Congo Democratic Republic
    Congo Democratic Republic
    63
    59
    17
    9
    16
    19
    22
    7
    8
    24
    08.09.17
    FIBA Africa Championship
    Congo Democratic Republic
    Congo Democratic Republic
    Mali
    Mali
    82
    87
    9
    15
    14
    19
    19
    15
    29
    22
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    DR Congo Team Overview

    📊The DR Congo team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 3 wins and 7 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 662 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 66.2 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 80.5 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 67 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: DR Congo

    27.08.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Angola
    Angola
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    100
    68
    25
    20
    26
    10
    18
    19
    31
    19
    L
    05.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    Senegal
    Senegal
    63
    89
    21
    24
    23
    19
    8
    22
    11
    24
    L
    04.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    51
    94
    12
    17
    13
    27
    12
    25
    14
    25
    L
    02.07.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Madagascar
    Madagascar
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    62
    82
    8
    16
    7
    27
    30
    21
    17
    18
    W
    01.03.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Senegal
    Senegal
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    75
    56
    23
    16
    26
    10
    11
    12
    15
    18
    L
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    Mali Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Mali managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 7 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 - 794 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 77.5 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Mali

    27.08.26
    FIBA AF Qualifier
    Mali
    Mali
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    77
    83
    21
    27
    12
    14
    18
    16
    26
    26
    L
    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
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 2;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 0;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 29;
    • Today's home team averages 14, while the visitors average 15.

    First Quarter Stats: DR Congo (home) vs Mali (away)

    • Tournament matches played: 3 vs 3;
    • Number of wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 2 (66.67%);
    • Number of losses: 2 (66.67%) vs 0 (0%);
    • Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (33.33%).
    • Average points scored: 20.67 vs 21.67;
    • Average points conceded: 17.33 vs 19.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 5 vs 5;
    • Number of losses: 5 vs 4;
    • Number of draws: 0 vs 1;
    • Average first quarter total: 38.8 (scored - 20.3, conceded - 18.5) vs 40.6 (scored - 20.6, conceded - 20).
    Trends
    • DR Congo scored over 15.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 games (FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers).
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter, DR Congo Total points Over (15,5) (odds: 1.46)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 73.5, for the away team - 73;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 146.5.

    Statistics: DR Congo vs Mali

    • average total in the tournament: 151.57 vs 155.71;
    • average total points scored: 66.57 vs 80.14;
    • average total points conceded: 85 vs 75.57;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 36.14 vs 41.86;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 30.43 vs 38.29;
    • DR Congo: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 67;
    • Mali: average total points scored away in the tournament - 78.67;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 66.2 (home - 67) vs 79.4 (away - 76.2).

    Trends
    • Mali have scored under 84.5 points in last 6 games (FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers).
    👉Prediction: Mali Total points Under (84,5) (odds: 1.84)

    Total points Over (152,5)
    Published: 28/08/2026, 16:22

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    Betting Tips: DR Congo - Mali

    DR Congo lost the 2nd half:
    congo-democratic-republicin 12 of last 13 games.
    congo-democratic-republicin last 7 home games.
    congo-democratic-republicin 6 of last 7 games (FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers).
    2nd Half Mali Win
    -417
    DR Congo lost the 3rd quarter:
    congo-democratic-republicin last 7 home games.
    3rd Quarter Mali Win
    -278
    Under 155.5 points scored:
    congo-democratic-republicin 21 of last 23 DR Congo games.
    Total points Under (155,5)
    -143
    Mali scored under 42.5 points in the 2nd half:
    mali-2in 20 of last 21 away games.
    2nd Half, Mali Total points Under (42,5)
    -118
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    DR Congo - Mali Table position

    Group stage Group F
    gWLPForm
    2.
    Senegal
    Senegal
    75212
    3.
    Angola
    Angola
    75212
    4.
    Mali
    Mali
    75212
    5.
    Egypt
    Egypt
    74311
    6.
    DR Congo
    DR Congo
    7259