World Cup Qualification · Saturday 3 September 2005 · Bamako, Mali

Mali
2–0
Congo

Mali 2–0 Congo (3 Sep 2005): Result & Goals

Goals

Pre-match prediction

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Mali winDrawCongo win

Based on Elo ratings (Mali 1571, Congo 1473) and the outcomes of 7,184 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 13 between Mali and Congo.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Mali 3 wins, Congo 3, 6 draws.
  • Previous meeting: Congo 1–0 Mali on 4 July 2004 (World Cup Qualification).
  • Mali won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 11 goals.
  • Congo won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 2 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Mali 1571, Congo 1473 — Mali were favourites.

Mali: last 5 matches

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Congo: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • Congo1–0Mali4 Jul 2004 · World Cup Qualification
  • Mali3–1Congo6 Jun 1999 · AFCON Qualification
  • Congo0–0Mali24 Jan 1999 · AFCON Qualification
  • Mali1–1Congo26 Jun 1974 · International Friendly
  • Congo2–2Mali17 Feb 1974 · International Friendly
  • Congo3–2Mali5 Mar 1972 · Africa Cup of Nations