Tunisia vs Mali tips and predictions

Neither team holds solid claims

Arguments can be made for both sides and whatever happens it will not be a surprise to see them cancel each other out. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick and the draw odds available in the match winner market look like pretty good value.

Both of these sides have looked strong in defence. Looking solid at home Tunisia have conceded at an average of just 0.6 goals per game over their last 7 matches. Meanwhile Mali have conceded only 4 goals in their last 9 matches.

It would be crazy to imply that the favourites are a banker here. It's possible that the two sides cancel each other out in a battle of attrition. It might not be a popular opinion but the No BTTS bet seems sensible.

Tunisia have drawn 5 of their last 11 matches and Mali have drawn 9 of their last 18 matches on the road. Their most recent tied match was when they shared the spoils with D.R. Congo last Friday. This will probably be a tightly contested match-up but with no reason to justify a home or away win in the 1X2, the pick has to be with the value available in the draw price.