Zambia vs Mali Preview & Prediction | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Round of 32
by Alex Sarwar ·
Updated
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Zambia and Mali both finished second-place in their respective groups, setting up this round of 32 clash.
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Zambia vs Mali prediction
Zambia deserve huge credit for going through the group stage unbeaten, finishing level on points with a formidable Brazil and only finishing in second-place on goal difference, drawing against Brazil in their final group match. They face Mali, who were also runners-up but ended up with one point less after winning two, but losing heavily against Austria.
When considering the goalscoring prowess of Zambia, you’d expect them to be successful when going forward against this Mali team, although there are question marks about them defensively, having not yet kept a clean sheet over the course of this tournament. This presents a significant opportunity for the Mali attacking players and backing both teams to score looks a smart play.
Zambia vs Mali tip: Both teams to score
