Sparks will fly as Egypt and Burkina Faso go head-to-head in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. View our free Egypt vs Burkina Faso predictions below.
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Egypt vs Burkina Faso predictions: Visitors’ woes to continue
Given that Egypt have never lost to Burkina Faso, we believe the Pharaohs will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Key stats
- Egypt managed one win in their last six matches in all competitions.
- Burkina Faso have not fared better, as they've lost three consecutive games.
- Interestingly, Egypt have no losses in seven previous encounters between these outfits.
- Four of Egypt's last six matches went north of the 3.5-goal marker.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the hosts
- Egypt: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- Draw: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- Burkina Faso: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Things have not gone swimmingly for Burkina Faso in recent months. They are currently on a four-match winless run, and have lost three consecutive games.
With that in mind, Egypt are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds generally have a 65.2% probability of winning.
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It's also important to note that both teams were amongst the goals in five of Egypt's last six matches. On that note, BTTS has an appealing look at 11/8 (2.38). That one has a 42.1% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Burkina Faso claim their first victory over Egypt?
This will be the eighth encounter between these teams since they first met in January 1973. As it stands, Burkina Faso have no wins in seven previous clashes with Egypt (D2, L5).
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Team news and form guide
Egypt: Hoping to get back to winning ways
There are a few absentees for Egypt ahead of this clash, including Mohamed Elneny, Ahmed Hegazy and Omar Marmoush.
Predicted lineup: El Shenawy, Hany, Kamal, Abdelmonem, Fatouh, Ashour, Attiah, Fathi, Mohamed, Zizo & Salah.
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W
Sierra Leone
0
Egypt
1
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W
Ethiopia
0
Egypt
2
African Nations C'ship Qualifying 02/03/25
D
South Africa
1
Egypt
1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 19/11/24
D
Botswana
1
Egypt
1
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D
Cape Verde Islands
1
Egypt
1
Burkina Faso: Looking to halt their rotting streak
On the other hand, Burkina Faso will have to do without Bertrand Traoré, Issoufou Sato and Issa Kabore.
Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK), Yago, Tapsoba, Ki, Badolo, Touré, Ouédraogo, Sangaré, Tapsoba, Konate & Ouattara.
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Guinea-Bissau
1
Burkina Faso
2
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W
Djibouti
1
Burkina Faso
4
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L
Ivory Coast
2
Burkina Faso
0
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L
Malawi
3
Burkina Faso
0
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L
Senegal
1
Burkina Faso
0
Player to watch: Mohamed Konate
Mohamed Konate put up some solid performances for Akhmat Grozny in the Russian Premier League. He has seven direct goal involvements (6 goals, 1 assist) in his last seven matches across all competitions.
Interestingly, the 26-year-old also has some decent numbers for Burkina Faso, as he scored in three of his last five caps. Considering Egypt saw their defence breached 11 times in their last six games, Konate will fancy his chances of getting on the scoresheet.