Mali vs Cape Verde Women Predictions - Mali to edge Cape Verde

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Mali are in better form than Cape Verde for this WAFCON fixture (Getty Images)

Mali vs Cape Verde Women Predictions

Mali vs Cape Verde Women Predictions
Head to Head
Mali Women Form
Cape Verde Women Form
Team News
Verdict

Mali have been struggling to win lately, often drawing their matches. Cape Verde have been in a slump and are lacking goals. Mali are predicted to win to nil.

Mali have drawn 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Mali have scored 4 goals in 5 games.
Mali have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches.
Cape Verde have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Cape Verde have scored 0 goals in 5 games.
Cape Verde have conceded 13 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Mali and Cape Verde have each won one match apiece.

Mali Women Form

Mali faced Cameroon in their opening Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group D match on Wednesday, losing by two goals to one.

The Women Eagles had 33% possession and nine shots in the game, with two attempts on target.

Before that, Mali contested three friendly internationals between June and July. They drew 0-0 and 2-2 with Burkina Faso before losing 1-0 to the Ivory Coast.

The Women Eagles have drawn three of their last five matches, with two defeats. They scored four goals and conceded six.

Mali have not been at their best lately and have often drawn their matches, but they will have the belief that they can secure their first victory in this edition of WAFCON when they take on a struggling Cape Verde side.

Cape Verde Women Form

Cape Verde made little impact in their WAFCON opener against Ghana on Wednesday, losing by two goals to nil.

The Blue Sharks had 36% possession and six shots in the match, with one attempt on target.

Before the start of the tournament, Cape Verde did not have much success in three internationals played between June and July. They lost 3-0 and drew 0-0 against the Ivory Coast before losing 5-0 to Morocco.

The Blue Sharks have lost four of their last five matches, with one draw. They scored zero goals and conceded 13.

Cape Verde have been struggling for form lately, losing six of their last eight fixtures, and will require an improvement in their overall performance to beat Mali, as they have been lacking goals too.

Team News

Mali

Aïssata Traoré scored the equaliser against Cameroon, securing her first goal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Goalkeepers: Fatoumata Karentao, Aïssata Liberge, Goundo Samaké

Defenders: Kani Konaté, Orokia Sissoko, Fatou Dembélé, Teninsoun L. Sissoko, Mariam Maréga, Coulouba Sogoré, Aliya Rose Diagne, Oumou Sidibé

Midfielders: Kadiatou Diarra, Yakaré Niakaté, Marine Coudon, Coumba Dembélé, Fatoumata Diarra, Saratou Traoré, Hawa Ndiaye, Salimata Diarra

Forwards: Kadidiatou Diabaté, Aïssata Traoré, Fatoumata Niakaté, Aminata Dicko, Jasmine Diop, Oumou Koné, Agueissa Diarra

Cape Verde

Kleydiana Borges received a red card in the second half stoppage time and will serve a suspension.

Goalkeepers: Jacinta Rodrigues, Lara Silva, Luana Gomes, Ronise Gomes

Defenders: Romina do Rosário, Varsenia da Luz, Leidina Semedo, Leonilde Rodrigues, Eleia Vieira, Jennifer Santos, Daniela Lopes, Alivia Kelly

Midfielders: Sylviane Gomes, Alcione Santos, Maísa Cardoso, Kleydiana Borges, Natasha Whanon, Larissa Melo, Agna Monteiro, Luana Moniz

Forwards: Ivania Moreira, Sandra Martins, Raissa Afonso, Irlanda Lopes, Yeiza Rodrigues, Eveline Varela, Adriana Semedo

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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