Ghana vs Mali prediction 08.09.2025 | World Cup qualification

Ghana became pretty regular at the World Cups as they played in four of the last five tournaments. The Black Stars are close to another successful qualifier, as they are at the top of the group with three points more than Madagascar and four more than Mali. A possible victory on Monday would make Ghana only one step away from their goal.

Ghana played well in 2025 as they lost only one of the last five matches. One of the worst games Otto Addo's team had in the previous game, when they played only 1-1 on the road against Chad. The guests were significant favorites, but they didn't play well.

Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, blamed the pitch in Chad for his team's performance in the previous match. He also said, "To be honest, if you look at the goal attempts, ball possession, shots on the goal, the big chances, it's a missed opportunity, but this is football. We have to think about Mali, we have to forget about the game [against Chad]…we have to look forward and we have to beat Mali."

Although Mali were a top African team in some periods, they still never played at the World Cup. Currently, Mali are four points behind Ghana. Although it is hard to expect them to finish at the top of the group, second place could give Mali a place in the playoffs.

Mali played well in 2025 as the only defeat in four matches came in a friendly against DR Congo. On Thursday, in the previous World Cup qualification match, they won 3-0 at home against Comoros. The home side converted almost every opportunity in that game and secured another victory that will boost confidence ahead of probably the most important Mali game in the World Cup qualifications.

Mali's head coach, Tom Saintfiet, was very satisfied with his team's performance on Thursday against Comoros. He said, "I'm very happy that we won this match, which was very important. Beating Comoros 3-0 is a great performance, and I'm proud of the team. The Comorians have had some very good results in recent months."