Russia vs Mali: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 March

Betiball's prediction for Russia vs Mali on 31 March 2026 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Russia vs Mali preview before placing your bet.

Russia vs Mali: Starting Lineups Time : 31/03/2026 13:00

Russia
0 - 0
Finished
Mali
90+1' event Maksim Petrov
86' event Evgeniy Morozov / Viktor Melekhin
86' event Lechii Sadulaev / Aleksandr Golovin
77' event Kirill Glebov / Maksim Glushenkov
77' event Danil Prutsev / Dmitriy Barinov
64' event Mingiyan Beveev / Ilya Vakhania
64' event Maksim Petrov / Ivan Oblyakov
64' event Nikolay Komlichenko / Dmitry Vorobyev
44' event Maksim Glushenkov
28' event Ivan Oblyakov
event 90+4' Ibrahima Cisse
event 90+4' Soumaila Diabate / Gaoussou Diakite
event 84' Gaoussou Diarra / Moussa Diakite
event 84' Mamadou Harouna Camara / Mahamadou Doumbia
event 65' Aliou Dieng
event 64' Ousmane Diakite / Mamadou Maiga
90+1' event Maksim Petrov
event 90+4' Ibrahima Cisse
86' event Evgeniy Morozov / Viktor Melekhin
event 90+4' Soumaila Diabate / Gaoussou Diakite
86' event Lechii Sadulaev / Aleksandr Golovin
event 84' Gaoussou Diarra / Moussa Diakite
77' event Kirill Glebov / Maksim Glushenkov
event 84' Mamadou Harouna Camara / Mahamadou Doumbia
77' event Danil Prutsev / Dmitriy Barinov
event 65' Aliou Dieng
64' event Mingiyan Beveev / Ilya Vakhania
event 64' Ousmane Diakite / Mamadou Maiga
64' event Maksim Petrov / Ivan Oblyakov
64' event Nikolay Komlichenko / Dmitry Vorobyev
44' event Maksim Glushenkov
28' event Ivan Oblyakov
Russia Russia
Substitutions
#16 Denis Adamov
#22 Mingiyan Beveev
#23 Maksim Borisko
#21 Iaroslav Gladyshev
#15 Kirill Glebov
#9 Nikolay Komlichenko
#19 Ruslan Litvinov
#28 Georgi Melkadze
#2 Evgeniy Morozov
#29 Maksim Petrov
#25 Danil Prutsev
#20 Lechii Sadulaev
#8 Nail Umyarov
Russia Russia Mali Mali
17Shots10
7Shots on Goal2
9Fouls11
8Corner Kick5
10Free kick9
1Offside0
2Yellow card2
2Save8
15Successful Tackles12
16Interceptions13
39Long pass21
5Successful center5
9Shots off goal7
1Hit The Post0
1Blocked1
15Tackle12
3Dribbles10
14Throw-in15
582Passes334
112Attacks83
57Dangerous attacks30
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances0
2BigChancesMissed0
8ShotsInsideBox4
9ShotsOutsideBox6
42DuelsWon51
1.76ExpectedGoals0.2
1.09xGOT0.11
39Touches In Opposition Box11
19AccurateCrosses12
30GroundDuelsWon36
12AerialDuelsWon15
20Clearances23
Mali Mali
Substitutions
#11 Mamadou Harouna Camara
#20 Soumaila Diabate
#17 Ousmane Diakite
#21 Gaoussou Diarra
#1 Ismael Diawara
#9 Wilson Samake
#2 Alpha Sissoko
#16 NGolo Traore
Commentary
90+4' Ibrahima Cisse - Mali receive a yellow card
90+4' Mali — substitution: Soumaila Diabate / Gaoussou Diakite
90+1' Maksim Petrov - Russia receive a yellow card
86' Russia — substitution: Evgeniy Morozov / Viktor Melekhin
86' Russia — substitution: Lechii Sadulaev / Aleksandr Golovin
84' Mali — substitution: Gaoussou Diarra / Moussa Diakite
84' Mali — substitution: Mamadou Harouna Camara / Mahamadou Doumbia
77' Russia — substitution: Kirill Glebov / Maksim Glushenkov
77' Russia — substitution: Danil Prutsev / Dmitriy Barinov
65' Aliou Dieng - Mali receive a yellow card
64' Russia — substitution: Mingiyan Beveev / Ilya Vakhania
64' Russia — substitution: Maksim Petrov / Ivan Oblyakov
64' Russia — substitution: Nikolay Komlichenko / Dmitry Vorobyev
64' Mali — substitution: Ousmane Diakite / Mamadou Maiga
44' Maksim Glushenkov - Russia receive a yellow card
28' Penalty missed! Ivan Oblyakov - Russia

How We Build the Russia vs Mali Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Russia vs Mali on 31 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Russia vs Mali Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Russia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Mali's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Russia and Mali sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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