Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Prediction & Betting Tips - AFCON
by Daniel Ngulu | in AFCON Prediction
Burkina Faso will begin their 2023 AFCON charge with a game against Mauritania in Group D on Tuesday in Bouake. The two nations face off in their first competitive game since 2019 though this will be the fifth meeting between them. Playing in a tough group that also has Angola and former champions Algeria means a head start will do for either side here.
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The Best Betting Odds for Burkina Faso v Mauritania Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.95 | 3.1 | 4.5 |
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1.9 | 3.12 | 4.86 |
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1.9 | 3.12 | 4.86 |
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1.98 | 2.98 | 4.72 |
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Who will win the Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Burkina Faso and Mauritania of AFCON on 1/16/24 :
- There is a probability of % ⭐ for Burkina Faso to win this match against Mauritania ⚽ with odds of 1.98 found at Betwinner.
- 1xbet ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 3.12 which implies a probability of %.
- Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Mauritania to win the match are about 4.86 at 1xbet. That means a probability of %.
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Form
Burkina Faso and Mauritania's standings in the AFCON
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
Burkina Faso and Mauritania Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
5 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
13 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
15 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
14 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
9 Sep 2023 - AFCON
Burkina Faso against Mauritania : Head to Head (H2H)
17 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
Burkina Faso - Mauritania: Form Analysis
Burkina Faso had a solid run before this competition and will feel like the favorites coming into this game. In the pre-tournament preps, they faced off with Iran and Congo DR, losing 2-1 to Iran before beating Congo by the same margin. The loss to Iran remains their only defeat in six matches but they have three wins in five. Burkina Faso have been among the top performers in recent AFCON finals. In their last four appearances, they reached the semi finals three times. In 2013 they finished as runners up, in 2017 they finished third and in the last edition they were fourth. This is a run that places Burkina Faso among the top-rated teams coming into this competition. Ahead of this game, Burkina Faso are notable for their attack, which has scored in each of the last five matches. They have netted two or more in three of their last five matches. However, Burkina Faso have just one clean sheet in their last five matches. At AFCON however, they’ve managed more than a goal in just one of their last nine matches.
Mauritania lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in their last meeting, in October 2023. That was their third straight winless game against the Stallions. Earlier they had drawn 0-0 in a friendly game after a 1-0 loss. Coming into this game, they’ll want to replicate their 2-0 win over Burkina Faso in 2018, their only win over the Stallions. They don’t, however, hold a great run coming into this competition and it may be down to a blunt attack. They warmed up for the tournament with a 0-0 draw with Tunisia, making it four straight winless outings. In their last three matches they’ve also failed to score though they have two straight clean sheets. Mauritania come into this game with two wins in four matches. Making their third AFCON appearance, Mauritania are seeking their first ever win at this stage. They suffered three straight defeats at the group stage in the last edition. In their debut appearance in 2019, they lost 4-1 to Mali and that remains the only time they scored at AFCON.
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Players list
H. Koffi
DefenderS. Yago
E. Tapsoba
I. Dayo
I. Kabore
MidfielderB. Toure
A. Guira
H. Bande
A. Tapsoba
B. Traore
ForwardD. Ouattara
B. Niasse
DefenderA. Abeid
I. Keita
N. El Abd
Y. Dellahi
MidfielderO. Gassama
O. Ngom
E. Ba
ForwardS. Amar
A. Koita
S. Anne
Substitutes
H. Konate
K. Nikiema
DefenderA. Nagalo
N. Djiga
MidfielderD. Salou
I. Ouedraogo
A. Guiebre
G. Sangare
ForwardD. Ouattara
B. Traore
H. Bande
A. Tapsoba
N. Diaw
M. Ndiaye
DefenderK. Diaw
Y. Dellahi
B. N'Diaye
MidfielderE. Ba
B. Camara
S. Mohamed El Abd
O. Ngom
S. Anne
S. Amar
S. Doukara
Missing players
I. Kabore
Burkina Faso & Mauritania Squad Analysis
Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traore hasn’t had much game time at club level but will be key for Burkina Faso here. The forward is among the top players at the team returning for this competition after starring in recent appearances. Traore has 17 goals for Burkina Faso, capped 75 times and igf he can rise past his injury woes, this will be a good platform for him. Dango Ouattara makes for the experienced heads at the team while Hubert Velud also has an array of exciting youngsters. Abdoul Tapsoba did well last time in Cameroon and it will be interesting to see how he links up with the likes of Cedric Badolo and Hassane Bande. At Mauritania, coach Amir Abdou has brought up a team with good balance and they just need to find their scoring boots. Sint-Truiden winger Aboubakary Koita will be their star man, featuring in at AFCON for the first time. The player with Belgian and Senegalese nationality has already impressed in two appearances for Mauritania. With 11 goals in 20 club appearances, he will definitely make for the experience needed by Mauritania. Ibrahima Keita of TP Mazembe will also be central to Amir Abdou’s plans while Bakary Ndiaye’s return from retirement is very welcome.
Burkina Faso - Mauritania Key Points
- Burkina Faso have three wins in their last five matches
- Burkina Faso have scored two or more in three of five matches
- Mauritania have no win in their last four matches, losing two
- Mauritania have never won an AFCON game, losing four of six
- Burkina Faso are unbeaten in three meetings with Mauritania
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Our Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Prediction
Burkina Faso have the better run coming into this game, having won three of their last five matches. They haven't lost in three meetings with Mauritania and here they face a side that hasn’t also been on a good run. Mauritania haven't been scoring a lot and that will be a key impediment here. Our prediction for Burkina Faso v Mauritania is for Burkina Faso to win.
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania - Other Interesting Predictions
Burkina Faso win to nil
Mauritania have failed to score in their last three matches, one ending in defeat. At AFCON, their scoring run isn’t great either. They have failed to score in five straight AFCON games. Facing a Burkina Faso side with some of the best attackers around will hamper their ambitions for this game. We predict that Burkina Faso will win with a clean sheet.
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Burkina Faso vs Mauritania match : Frequently asked questions
The Burkina Faso v Mauritania game will be played on Tuesday 16 January starting 2pm GMT
The Burkina Faso v Mauritania game will be staged at the Peace Stadium in Bouake in Ivory Coast
The Burkina Faso v Mauritania game will be aired on Sky Sports and SuperSport while SportyTrader will also have updates for the game and all other AFCON matches.
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