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As Mali prepares to host Ivory Coast in the upcoming World Championship Basketball match on August 27, 2026, both teams arrive with commendable momentum. Mali has secured victories in 2 of their last 3 matches, showcasing a resilient and adaptive style that capitalizes on their home court advantage. The team’s recent form indicates a robust offense, which will be crucial in countering Ivory Coast’s defensive strategies.
On the other hand, Ivory Coast also boasts a commendable recent record, winning 2 of their last 3 games. Their gameplay often reflects a disciplined and structured approach, emphasizing ball control and defensive solidity. This tactical framework has allowed them to maximize scoring opportunities against competitive opponents.
Bookmakers favor the away team, offering odds of 1.42 for Ivory Coast against 2.62 for Mali. This reflects confidence in Ivory Coast’s ability to exploit Mali’s weaknesses, particularly in transition defense. Predicted final score trends suggest a close matchup, highlighting an expected score of 77:83 in favor of Ivory Coast. Ultimately, while Ivory Coast has the edge, the unpredictability of the game and potential for surprises makes this an intriguing contest with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Mali 34.6% |
Ivory Coast 65.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 78:83
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.94 | 1.35 | ||
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2.53 | 1.49 | ||
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2.6 | 1.38 | ||
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2.61 | 1.44 | ||
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2.65 | 1.39 |
Latest Results
| 05.07.26 Angola basketball – Mali basketball – 88:74 04.07.26 Mali basketball – Uganda basketball – 82:59 02.07.26 Egypt basketball – Mali basketball – 70:78 01.03.26 Mali basketball – Angola basketball – 80:79 28.02.26 Uganda basketball – Mali basketball – 73:84 |
05.07.26 Ivory Coast basketball – Madagascar basketball – 118:102 04.07.26 D.R. Congo basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 51:94 02.07.26 Ivory Coast basketball – Senegal basketball – 72:85 01.03.26 Madagascar basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 74:99 28.02.26 Ivory Coast basketball – D.R. Congo basketball – 96:59 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.08.25 Ivory Coast basketball – Mali basketball – 96:102 OT 12.07.23 Ivory Coast basketball – Mali basketball – 72:58 27.08.21 Mali basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 67:90 24.02.19 Ivory Coast basketball – Mali basketball – 69:49 16.09.18 Mali basketball – Ivory Coast basketball – 59:69 |
Standings
America
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | USA | 6 | 5 | 1 | 603:509 | 11 |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 6 | 4 | 2 | 533:472 | 10 |
| 3 | Mexico | 6 | 3 | 3 | 552:548 | 9 |
| 4 | Nicaragua | 6 | 0 | 6 | 448:607 | 6 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Canada | 6 | 6 | 0 | 624:491 | 12 |
| 2 | Bahamas | 6 | 2 | 4 | 543:561 | 8 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | 6 | 2 | 4 | 537:553 | 8 |
| 4 | Jamaica | 6 | 2 | 4 | 518:617 | 8 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Brazil | 6 | 6 | 0 | 562:452 | 12 |
| 2 | Colombia | 6 | 3 | 3 | 499:528 | 9 |
| 3 | Chile | 6 | 2 | 4 | 433:463 | 8 |
| 4 | Venezuela | 6 | 1 | 5 | 474:525 | 7 |
Group D
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Uruguay | 6 | 5 | 1 | 501:409 | 11 |
| 2 | Argentina | 6 | 5 | 1 | 517:400 | 11 |
| 3 | Panama | 6 | 2 | 4 | 455:525 | 8 |
| 4 | Cuba | 6 | 0 | 6 | 400:539 | 6 |
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