Mali W vs Ivory Coast W
Friendlies 
Pre-match 
20/07/2026 
5:00 pm 
Match Preview
Treat the WAFCON tune-up as a controlled test
See how the teams match up, how the game could play out and where the betting angle starts.
Mali and Ivory Coast are using this match to settle combinations before WAFCON, not to chase a friendly scoreline. Mali have the more settled tournament spine and a direct front line, while Ivory Coast need sharper progression from midfield after a qualifying route built more on defensive survival than chance volume.
Mali W look like the better side on the available evidence, but this is not a match for a reckless stake. Mali W's 4-2-3-1 against Ivory Coast W's 4-3-3 should leave the wide players with a big say, especially if either side can turn possession into early runs behind the full-backs. There is not enough hard team context to be loud here, so this needs a modest stake unless the price is clearly in your favour. On goals, Goal line Under 3.5 goals, so the better route is to stay with the cleaner angle instead of chasing a bigger scoreline.
Under 3.5 goals is the cleanest position. It survives a narrow Mali win, a tactical draw and the stop-start rhythm common in final preparation games. Mali draw no bet is the smaller result angle if a bookmaker lists it.
These are probable camp XIs built from the current WAFCON pools. Confirm the team sheet: a heavy rotation toward fringe players should reduce confidence rather than create a bigger bet.
Betting picks
Expert predictions
Find the main picks, supporting reasons, confidence signals and risks to watch.
Main pick
Under 3.5 goals
Why this pick?
- Tournament preparation, rotation and two sides still refining their final-third structure point toward a controlled total.
- Goal expectation: Goal line Under 3.5 goals.
- This is a WAFCON preparation match, so the total is safer than a hard result call.
Watch Points
- Do not treat a WAFCON warm-up like a competitive group match.
- Mali's direct running can punish an aggressive Ivory Coast full-back line.
- Ivory Coast can make this physical and compressed through midfield.
Value angle Mali draw no bet
Why this pick?
- Mali carry the stronger established spine, while draw protection respects the experimental nature of the match.
- Goal expectation: Goal line Under 3.5 goals.
- This pick makes sense only if the match starts with enough attacking intent.
Watch Points
- The teams are close enough that the price has to be fair before staking.
- Mali's direct running can punish an aggressive Ivory Coast full-back line.
- Ivory Coast can make this physical and compressed through midfield.
Player props
Player prop angles worth checking
Use these only if your bookmaker posts the market and the named player starts.
If she starts behind the striker, Traoré should receive Mali's best second-ball opportunities around the box.
Use only if Koné leads the line; her central role is a cleaner angle than guessing an anytime scorer in a friendly.
If Kouassi starts high rather than at full-back, her pace gives Ivory Coast their clearest transition-shot route.
Elloh is the Ivorian player most likely to connect midfield with the front three if that market is offered.
Recent form
Previous games
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Mali W
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Ivory Coast W
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Prediction view
1X2 outlook
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Live bookmaker prices and final team news are still incomplete, so keep stakes measured and wait for a fair entry point. Odds updated: Exact time not available for this snapshot.
Predicted lineups
Mali W vs Ivory Coast W lineups
Check the expected formations, starting players and key roles for Mali W vs Ivory Coast W.
Source: Latest squad and team-news research · Probable XI · 22/07/2026, 12:05 am
Mali W
4-2-3-1
- Fatoumata KarentaoGK
- Kani KonteRB
- Teninsoun L. SissokoCB
- Fatou DembeleCB
- Orokia SissokoLB
- Kadiatou DiarraDM
- Fatoumata DiarraCM
- Agueissa DiarraRW
- Aissata TraoreAM
- Kadidiatou DiabateLW
- Oumou KoneCF
Ivory Coast W
4-3-3
- Cynthia DjohoréGK
- Ruth SeryRB
- Fatou CoulibalyCB
- Nadjma Ali NadjimCB
- Nina KpahoLB
- Grace GnahoréCM
- Rebecca EllohCM
- Koko Ange N'GuessanCM
- Bernadette Kakouna AmaniRW
- Inès KonanCF
- Rosemonde KouassiLW
Team News
Injury report and yellow/red cards
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Reported injuries
No confirmed injury absences are reported in the available fixture data.
Players carrying cards
No carry-over yellow/red card records are reported for this team in the available fixture data.
Card risk watch
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Reported injuries
No confirmed injury absences are reported in the available fixture data.
Players carrying cards
No carry-over yellow/red card records are reported for this team in the available fixture data.
Card risk watch
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