2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF): Madagascar vs Mali Prediction

START TIME: Kenya – 16:00 / UK – 14:00

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PREDICTION

Under the management of Romuald Rakotondrabe, Madagascar, ranked 109th in the world by FIFA, enter their fourth 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match day at the top of Group I, leading Comoros and Ghana on goal difference. They recently secured a 2-1 victory over Comoros.

Now, they face Mali, who had been in good form until a recent surprise defeat to Ghana, where they squandered a one-goal lead and conceded a 94th-minute winner by Jordan Ayew. With one win, one draw, and one loss from their three matches, Mali remains a slight favourite. However, a low-scoring encounter is anticipated, with under 2.5 or under 3.5 goals likely. Madagascar's home advantage gives them a solid chance to hold off the Malians.