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Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso is played at a neutral AFCON venue. Recent form shows Ivory Coast W L W W D and Burkina Faso W W W W L. Ivory Coast have edged recent head-to-head meetings. Both teams are pushing for a strong group position with qualification momentum at stake.
Ivory Coast Review & Recent Form
Ivory Coast are aiming to secure progression and strengthen their position in the group standings.
Last five matches: W L W W D
This run includes three wins, one draw, and one defeat.
Ivory Coast beat Gabon 3-2, defeated Benin 3-0, overcame Senegal 1-0, and drew 0-0 with Angola, while losing 1-2 to Equatorial Guinea. Across these matches, they scored 8 goals and conceded 4. They recorded two clean sheets and averaged over 60% possession in three of those fixtures.
Burkina Faso Review & Recent Form
Burkina Faso are chasing qualification and remain one of the most consistent sides in the group.
Last five matches: W W W W L
This sequence shows four wins and one defeat.
Burkina Faso defeated Sudan 2-0, beat Mauritania 3-1, overcame Guinea-Bissau 2-1, and won 4-0 against Malawi, with their only loss coming in a narrow 0-1 defeat to Cameroon. They scored 11 goals and conceded 4 in this run, keeping two clean sheets.
Head-to-Head Record
Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso have met five times in competitive matches since 2019. Ivory Coast have won three, Burkina Faso one, with one draw. Total goals scored across those meetings stand at 12, averaging 2.4 goals per match. The most recent AFCON meeting ended in a 2-1 win for Ivory Coast.
Lineups, Injuries & Suspensions
Ivory Coast report no confirmed suspensions and are expected to start a familiar 4-3-3 setup. Burkina Faso also arrive without confirmed bans, with their core defensive unit available for selection.
Odds, Markets & Betting Tips
Ivory Coast to win is priced around 1.65–1.75.
The draw is available near 3.60–3.80, while a Burkina Faso win trades around 4.80–5.20.
Over 2.5 goals is priced around 1.80–1.90.
Both Teams to Score is offered near 1.70–1.80.
Ivory Coast to win and BTTS is available around 2.90–3.10.
Correct score options of 2-1 or 3-1 to Ivory Coast range between 8.00–12.00.
Where to Watch Online & Kickoff Time
The match will be broadcast on official Africa Cup of Nations TV partners and licensed streaming platforms.
Kickoff time follows the scheduled AFCON evening slot.
Prediction: Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso, Africa Cup of Nations
Ivory Coast arrive with stronger defensive numbers and a slight historical edge in this matchup. Burkina Faso remain competitive but have conceded chances against higher-ranked opponents.
- Final Prediction: Ivory Coast 3-1 Burkina Faso
- Best Bet: Ivory Coast to win
- Alternative Value: Ivory Coast to win and Both Teams to Score
