Mali vs Ivory Coast Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
When is Mali vs Ivory Coast on and what time does it start? Mali vs Ivory Coast will take place on Saturday 3rd February, 2024 – 17:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Mali vs Ivory Coast? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Mali vs Ivory Coast on in the UK? Mali vs Ivory Coast will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Mali vs Ivory Coast in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Mali vs Ivory Coast live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MALI
Mali stuck with their 4-4-2 diamond shape as they defeated Burkina Faso by two goals to one the other day and the surprise omission of Yves Bissouma from their starting eleven appears likely to continue as they push for a final four spot.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Diarra; H. Traore, Kouyate, Niakate, Sacko; Camara; Coulibaly, Haidara; Doumbia; Sinayoko, A. Traore
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
IVORY COAST
Sebastian Haller was unavailable for the opening couple of matches for Ivory Coast but he has returned and came off the bench against Senegal in the Round of 16 the other day. There appears no availability concerns for the Ivorians.
PREDICTED XI (4-5-1): Fofana; Aurier, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Diakite, Sangare, Seri, Fofana, Gradel; Haller
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Mali were very impressive the other day as they held off 2022 semi-finalists Burkina Faso by two goals to one on Tuesday evening. The Malians have a very strong midfield but have lacked a little efficiency in attack, although Lassine Sinayoko was excellent in that aforementioned victory. They now face the hosts, Ivory Coast, who somehow came through the group as one of the better third placed teams, despite having already parted company with manager, Jean-Louis Gasset. Caretaker boss, Emerse Fae, oversaw the Ivorians defeating the defending champions on penalties in the Round of 16 as they start to believe it is written in the stars. Given that shock win and their home advantage, an Ivorian would appear the way to go for this one.
TIP: IVORY COAST TO WIN
