Preview: Comoros vs Mali - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Comoros) Strength]:
1. Comoros won the last 3 games across all competitions in AH, performing over expectations.

[(Comoros) Neutral]:
1. Comoros are set to face Mali in a pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, with the former still fighting to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
2. Stefano Cusin has a full squad available for Monday's fixture. He is expected to stick with the same lineup that earned a draw in their previous outing, hoping to pull off an upset against Mali.
3. This is Comoros' second-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations. During their debut in 2021, they famously reached the Round of 16 after securing a historic victory over Ghana in the group stage.

[(Comoros) Weakness]:
1. Comoros were winless in the last 6 games and lost 4 of them, revealing poor recent form.
2. Comoros lost their 2 encounters between the two sides, placing them at a disadvantage.

[(Mali) Strength]:
1. Lassine Sinayoko scored penalties for Mali against Zambia and Morocco.
2. Sikou Niakate and Hamary Traore are still undergoing rehabilitation from their respective injuries. Neither player is expected to return to action until the team advance to the knockout stage.
3. Mali remained unbeaten in the last 5 games, showing outstanding recent form.
4. Mali scored 6 goals and conceded none in their last 2 encounters between the two sides, having the upper hand.

[(Mali) Neutral]:
1. Mali remain unbeaten in Group A and are well-positioned to advance to the knockout rounds. Following a 1-1 draw with Zambia in their opener, the team secured another 1-1 draw against hosts Morocco in Rabat.

[(Mali) Weakness]:
1. Mali lost 2 of the last 3 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[Tips]:
Mali are ahead of Comoros in the table and hope to win this match and advance.

From the two teams' recent form, Comoros were winless in the last 6 games and lost 4 of them, while Mali remained unbeaten in the last 5 games.

In terms of their H2H records, Mali have the upper hand.

The AH line is -1.00 for the away side.

Considering Mali's superior overall strength, they are expected to win this game.

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