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Morocco U23 vs Mali U23 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.41 expected goals for Morocco U23 and 0.79 for Mali U23, a combined total of 2.20. That distribution gives Morocco U23 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 38% for over 2.5 goals and 41% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 16%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Morocco U23 win

51.7% probability

Low confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.41 – 0.79

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Morocco U23 home form

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Mali U23 away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 8 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Morocco U23 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 52% / 27% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.41 goals for Morocco U23 and 0.79 for Mali U23, a combined 2.20 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Morocco U23 win52%
Draw27%
Mali U23 win21%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

48%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals65%
Over 2.5 goals38%
Over 3.5 goals18%
Both teams to score41%

Correct score

  • 1–015.6%
  • 1–112.3%
  • 0–011.1%
  • 2–011.0%
  • 0–18.8%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 12.4%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 1.85 (model 58.7% vs market 49.3%, edge +9.4 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue1.8549.3%58.7%1.70+9.4
Double chanceDraw/Away2.0046.6%48.3%2.07+1.7
Match resultHome1.7351.4%51.7%1.93+0.3
Double chanceHome/Draw1.1878.9%79.0%1.27+0.1
Match resultDraw3.2527.4%27.3%3.66-0.1
Match resultAway4.2021.2%21.0%4.76-0.2
Double chanceHome/Away1.2574.5%72.7%1.38-1.8
Both teams to scoreYes1.8050.7%41.3%2.42-9.4

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

Morocco U23

  • 2026-10-01T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Mali U23 · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-06-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Comoros · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-03-30T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Côte d'Ivoire U20 · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-03-26T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Côte d'Ivoire U20 · 0-0 (D)
  • 2024-08-08T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Egypt U23 · 6-0 (W)

Mali U23

  • 2026-10-01T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Morocco U23 · 1-1 (D)
  • 2025-11-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Indonesia U23 · 2-2 (D)
  • 2025-11-15T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Indonesia U23 · 3-0 (W)
  • 2024-07-30T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Paraguay U23 · 0-1 (L)
  • 2024-07-27T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Japan U23 · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-10-01T16:00:00.000Z · Morocco U23 1-1 Mali U23 (Friendlies)
  • 2023-07-04T20:00:00.000Z · Morocco U23 2-2 Mali U23 (CAF U23 Cup of Nations)

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Morocco U23 win, at 51.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 41% and over 2.5 goals at 38%.

A 52% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.