The IVC vs MLI Dream11 match preview –

The African cup of nations is now in it’s knockout phase.Ivory Coast face  Mali in this Round of 16 clash and the winner will advance to the Quarterfinal stage and meet Algeria.

Ivory Coast come into this game on the back of a topsy-turvy group stage, where they beat managed to edge out South Africa, lost to Morocco and beat Namibia convincingly to finish second in the group.

Mali finished on top of their group and are unbeaten in the competition winning against Mauritania and Angola and drawing their game with Tunisia

Mali come into the game in better form however it can be said that the big match experience of the Ivory coast team will prevail in the knockout game

Here is a look at the game

IVC vs MLI Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction:

Where will the match be played?

This match is to be played at the New Suez Stadium.

Where to watch Ivory Coast vs Mali live?

The clash will take place at July 8, 2019, 09:30 PM, IST and can be streamed live on Sony Liv.

Stats and Facts for Ivory Coast vs Mali

 

IVC vs MLI recent form (Last six matches)

Ivory Coast –  W L W W L W

Mali – W L D W D W            

 

IVC vs MLI Head to head

In the Last 6 matches

Ivory Coast – 3

Mali -1

Draws – 2

IVC vs MLI Team News

Ivory Coast

• Ivory Coast are missing their right back and key player Serge Aurier with injury which means Mamadou Bagayoko will continue in defence at right back.
• Frontman Jonathan Kodjia and attacking midfielder Nicolas Pepe were both on the bench in the 4-1 win over Namibia but with the encounter being a knockout match, they are expected to play this game.
• Wilfred Zaha made a big impact in the last game and is thus expected to retain his position as well along with Max Gradel. They are expected to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Kodjia as the striker supported by Pepe, Zaha and Gradel

Mali

• The Mali manager has been fortunate with injuries and suspensions and has a whole squad to pick his best and strongest 11 from.
• Mali are also expected to play the same formation as Ivory coast with Moussa Marega, who started the game on the bench is expected to start as the lone striker
• Abdoulaye Diaby will return to the XI after being rested for the last game. The Skipper will bring in an inspirational element to his team which they will need against the Elephants.

IVC vs MLI Probable Playing 11:

Ivory Coast

Gbohouo(gk), Bagayoko, I Traore, Kanon, W Coulibaly, Die, Kessie, Zaha, Pepe, Gradel, Kodija

Mali:

Diarra (gk), H Traore, Wague, Fofana, Kone, Haidara, Samassekou, Coulibaly, Adama Traore, Diaby, Marega

IVC vs MLI Fantasy Football Picks-

Ivory Coast

F Kessie:

He has been a key influence in midfield and has been their best player in this tournament and has had a hand in half of the goals that the Ivorian team has scored. His dominance in midfield is essential in this game for his team

Goals : 0 Assists :3

Wilfred Zaha:

The crystal Palace man is a bundle of talent and always has some tricks up his sleeves to make opportunities for his striker and other attacking players. His work ethic is next to none and in the limited opportunities he has got he has impressed . His stats in the previous season for Crystal Palace included 10 goals and 5 assists .

Goals : 1 Assists :0

X Factor : Max Grael – Playing alongside other attacking players, Gradel impressed in his display against Namibia and was instrumental  in 2 of the 4 goals that were scored scoring 1 and assisting for the other

Mali

Diadie Samassekou

The 23 year old has surely impressed in this tournament and it won’t be an understatement if we call him the best player for Mali up un till now. He is a box to box midfielder and his impact creatively as well as defencively is important for his team in this game

Goals 1 Assist 1

Adama Traoré II

The  24 year old has already won one Man of the Match in this tournament  and has been a creative influence in this tournament for the Mali. He also has a possession stats of 81.6 %

Goals -1 Assists 1

X factor star –  Kalifa Coulibaly, The 27 year old has not been too effective in this tournament but in the previous season for Nantes .

Goals : 8 Assists :2

 

Match Prediction

Should be an easy win for Ivory Coast winning 2- 1.

IVC vs MLI Team Predictions

The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.

Team 1

Team 2