- Mali vs. Senegal: O/U 152.5>99¢
In the upcoming FIBA WCQ Africa game, scheduled for August 30 at 6:00AM ET: If the Mali win, the market will resolve to "Mali". If the Senegal win, the market will resolve to "Senegal". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Senegal holds a clear edge in this West African soccer derby, built on superior squad depth, recent form, and head-to-head dominance. In the January 2026 AFCON quarterfinal, Senegal defeated Mali 1-0 in Tangier behind Iliman Ndiaye’s 27th-minute goal, after Mali captain Yves Bissouma was sent off and the Eagles played much of the match with 10 men. Senegal controlled possession and generated higher expected goals while limiting clear chances despite Mali’s organized resistance and goalkeeper Djigui Diarra’s strong second-half saves. Historical results show Senegal winning the majority of recent encounters, and their deeper pool of European-based players continues to separate the sides in high-stakes matches. No major roster or coaching changes have emerged in the ensuing months to shift that balance ahead of any potential future meeting.