Morocco face Mali in a friendly at the Grand Stade de Tanger on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 GMT.
The match brings together two teams who have made strong starts to their respective campaigns in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Both will be looking to maintain their momentum in a fixture that should provide a competitive test despite its friendly status.
The game will be broadcast by Canal+ Sport Afrique, beIN SPORTS, Arryadia and Al Aoula.
Head-to-head record
Morocco hold a narrow advantage in the history of this fixture. Data from the CAF and FIFA shows the two nations have met 20 times in all competitions.
The Atlas Lions have won nine of those matches, while Mali have recorded six victories. The remaining five games ended in draws.
Morocco’s recent form
Morocco have made a perfect start to their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign, winning both of their matches in September without conceding.
They began with a 2-0 victory over Gabon in Rabat before securing the same scoreline against Lesotho in Bloemfontein.
Those results have given Morocco a strong platform, while the friendly against Mali will offer another opportunity to assess the team against an opponent enjoying a similarly positive run.
Mali building confidence
Mali also arrive in confident mood after two victories in their qualifying campaign.
The Eagles produced an impressive 3-1 win against Cape Verde in Bamako on 25 September. They followed that result with a 1-0 victory over Liberia in the second round of the qualifiers.
That sequence has strengthened Mali’s position ahead of their meeting with Morocco and gives the team considerable momentum going into Sunday’s contest.
Match prediction
A draw appears to be a realistic outcome between two sides whose recent results have been closely matched.
Morocco’s defensive organisation could be tested by Mali’s attacking efficiency, while the Atlas Lions will aim to control the game through their own defensive strength. With neither team appearing likely to establish clear superiority, a closely fought contest could end with the points shared.
Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-2 draw.
According to the published betting odds, Morocco are priced at 1.52 to win, with a draw listed at 3.85 and a Mali victory at 6.80.