Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.36
9/10Rating
1.36Odds
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Value bet: Draw @ 3.41 – our chance 55% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +89%). Bigger price, more risk.
Quick tips for this match
ResultDraw55% · @3.41
Double chanceZimbabwe U23 or draw79% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score62% · @1.68
GoalsOver 1.5 goals78% · @1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–26% · fair 15.46
Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23 preview and prediction
The match
Mali U23 travel to face Zimbabwe U23 in the CAF U23 Cup Of Nations on Wednesday 11 November (14:00 WAT).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.6 for Zimbabwe U23 and 1.5 for Mali U23. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zimbabwe U23 24%, draw 55%, Mali U23 21%.
Safer route: Zimbabwe U23 or draw (79%) at 1.36.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.68.
Value angle: Draw at 3.41 – 55% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.
Prediction
Our pick: Zimbabwe U23 or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.36, above our fair price of 1.26, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Zimbabwe U23 1–1 Mali U23. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zimbabwe U2324%fair 4.19 · @2.26
Draw55%fair 1.81 · @3.41
Mali U2321%fair 4.81 · @2.58
3.09Expected goals
1.58Zimbabwe U23 xG
1.51Mali U23 xG
62%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Zimbabwe U23 1.6 – 1.5 Mali U23 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Draw
55%
1.81
3.41 ▲
Double chance
Zimbabwe U23 or draw
79%
1.26
1.36 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
62%
1.62
1.68
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
78%
1.28
1.23
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
55%
1.82
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
68%
1.48
1.26
Half-time result
Level at half-time
39%
2.56
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zimbabwe U23 / FT Zimbabwe U23
23%
4.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–2
6%
15.46
–
Form
Zimbabwe U23 – last 2
WW
6 Oct
@ Mauritius U23
4–1
W
30 Sep
vs Mauritius U23
2–0
W
3.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Mali U23 – last 1
D
1 Oct
@ Morocco U23
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zimbabwe U23 and Mali U23.
What is the prediction for Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23?
Our pick is Zimbabwe U23 or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23?
On our numbers Zimbabwe U23 have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 55% and Mali U23 21%.
How many goals will there be in Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23?
Our predicted score is Zimbabwe U23 1–1 Mali U23, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23?
Zimbabwe U23 vs Mali U23 (CAF U23 Cup Of Nations) kicks off on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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