<p>Mali and Senegal will fight for a place in the 2025 AFCON semi-finals to continue their positive tournament. They will take to the pitch on Saturday, January 10, at 03:00 AEDT for the right to play in the competition's final four.</p> <p>Both have managed to secure solid results so far, with both having been pretty mean when it comes to defending their goals. However, there is a notable difference in attacking figures, which is worth considering in this upcoming fixture.</p> <p>With that in mind, read on for our expert Mali vs Senegal betting predictions and learn more about what we think will happen in this game…</p> <h2>Mali vs Senegal Betting Preview</h2> <p>Mali secured their place in the quarter-finals by defeating Tunisia 3-2 in a penalty shootout. They weren’t expected to, given that Tunisia had made the last eight in five of the last five editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.</p> <p>Their task was made more challenging when they were reduced to 10 men inside the first 30 minutes of the game. Woyo Coulibaly was shown a red card for a high tackle, meaning he will be suspended for the game against Senegal. Still, a last-gasp penalty from Lassine Sinayoko kept their hopes alive as he leveled the game in the 90+6 minute to send it to extra-time.</p> <p>Mali have been tough to break down this year, finishing second in Group A with three draws from three games, scoring two and conceding two.</p> <p>Senegal have been one of the tournament’s free-scorers. They netted seven and conceded one on their way to win Group D. They would net a further three against Sudan (3-1) in the Round of 16, with a double from Pape Gueye and one from Ibrahim Mbaye. Nicolas Jackson and Chérif Ndiaye both have two goals each in this tournament.</p> <h2>Mali vs Senegal Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/caf-african-cup-of-nations/mali-v-senegal-10010256">betting odds for Mali vs Senegal</a> have Senegal as the big favourite to win this contest and advance. Indeed, we predict they will have too much for their opponents and power past them to reach the semi-finals and play for the chance to reach the AFCON Final.</p> <p>Our Mali vs Senegal betting prediction is that the game will be decided in normal time.</p> <p>We think ‘Senegal 3-1’ offers good value. Senegal have scored in each game so far, with three of the four seeing a minimum of three goals. Mali have been robust with their defence, while their attack can be potent. As an extension, we think there is value in the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market.</p> <p>Sinayoko could be worth value for an ‘Anytime Goalscorer’. He has three goals in four AFCON matches and is one of the top scorers in this year’s competition. He carries Mali’s main attacking threat and could cause problems for the Senegal defence.</p>