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Algeria - Burkina Faso
Africa Cup of Nations - Stade de la Paix
2nd Round
*The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, but are subject to change.
An interesting fixture is on the cards as Algeria and Burkina Faso go head-to-head at Stade de la Paix on Saturday afternoon. Who will emerge victorious at the end of this match?
Algeria vs Burkina Faso prediction, betting tips & odds
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Hot tip – Over 2.5 goals
- Three goals were scored on average in the last four meetings between these teams.
- Algeria scored a whopping 19 goals in their last seven matches.
Also, three of Burkina Faso's last four games went north of the 2.5 goal marker. This is why the over 2.5 goals option is one of our favourite Algeria vs Burkina Faso predictions.
Latest odds
Head to Head
16/11/21
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Algeria
Burkina Faso
2
2
07/09/21
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Burkina Faso
Algeria
1
1
Last Five - Algeria
10/09/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Liberia
Algeria
0
3
W
05/09/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Equatorial Guinea
Algeria
0
2
W
10/06/24
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Uganda
Algeria
1
2
W
06/06/24
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Guinea
Algeria
2
1
L
26/03/24
International Match International
South Africa
Algeria
3
3
D
Last Five - Burkina Faso
10/09/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Malawi
Burkina Faso
1
3
W
06/09/24
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Africa
Senegal
Burkina Faso
1
1
D
10/06/24
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Sierra Leone
Burkina Faso
2
2
D
06/06/24
Africa - World Cup Qualifying Africa
Egypt
Burkina Faso
2
1
L
30/01/24
Africa Cup of Nations ACN
Mali
Burkina Faso
2
1
L
Win probability
- Algeria: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3
- Burkina Faso: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4
It's evident from these Algeria vs Burkina Faso odds that the Algerians are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds generally have a 58.8 percent probability of winning.
For more football betting tips on this game, check out the ‘both teams to score market.The BTTS option is valued at 27/20 (2.35) with an implied probability of 42.6 percent, while the BTTS – no option can be backed at 8/15 (1.53) with a probability of 65.2 percent.
Algeria vs Burkina Faso prediction – Other tips
Algeria to win
- Algeria are currently on a 13-match unbeaten run.
- Algeria have no losses in the last three clashes between these outfits.
Both teams to score
- Three of the last four meetings between these teams featured goals at both ends.
- Both teams got on the scoresheet in four of Burkina Faso's last six matches.
Algeria vs Burkina Faso team news
Algeria
Algeria played out a 1-1 draw with Angola in their AFCON Group D opener. They have no losses in their last 13 games in all competitions, with nine wins and three draws. As it stands, Djamel Belmadi's troops are second on the group table, behind group leaders Burkina Faso. They'll hope to take the top spot by winning this match. There are no new injury concerns for Algeria.
Predicted lineup: Mandrea, Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Nouri, Bentaleb, Mahrez, Chaïbi, Bennacer, Belaïli, Bounedjah.
Burkina Faso
On the other hand, Burkina Faso defeated Mauritania by a lone goal in their first game. They've now won back-to-back matches, three of their last four games too. Hubert Velud's side have a tough task ahead of them, as they face an in-form Algeria. It'll be interesting to see if they can retain their place at the top of Group D after this match.
Predicted lineup: Koffi, Kaboré, Dayo, Tapsoba, Yago, Guira, Toure, Bangré, Aziz, Badolo, Konate.
Algeria
Burkina Faso
*Confirmed Algeria vs Burkina Faso lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to watch: Baghdad Bounedjah
Baghdad Bounedjah scored Algeria's only goal in their 1-1 draw against Angola. He has been in sensational form for club and country, scoring nine times whilst providing three assists in his last 10 games. It should be worth keeping an eye out for the Al Sadd player.