Ivory Coast vs Burundi Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Devesh Jaganath | in World Cup Predictions
Ivory Coast will put their unbeaten record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on the line on Friday when they play host to Burundi in Abidjan. The Elephants lead CAF Group F, while the Swallows are in third place in the group standings. Let’s get into the match prediction.
After failing to qualify for the last two editions of the World Cup, the Ivory Coast are in pole position to do so in 2026, currently on 16 points after six qualification matches (W5 D1 L0).
The Elephants’ last match ended in a 1-0 victory over Gambia, with Sebastian Haller scoring the winner. Seko Fofana has three goals and an assist in this competition.
The hosts have been excellent defensively in these qualifiers, currently one of only two teams that have yet to concede a goal after six games.
Meanwhile, with six points separating them and the group leaders, this is a match Burundi need to win to realistically keep their hopes of earning automatic qualification to their first World Cup.
The Swallows won their last match in this competition 5-0 against minnows, the Seychelles. Bienvenue Kanakimana has scored three goals in his last three WCQ matches.
The visitors have lost all four of their previous matches against this opponent, including a 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture back in March.
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Ivory Coast v Burundi Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.2 | 5.25 | 14 |
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1.22 | 5.5 | 19 |
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1.23 | 5.45 | 17 |
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1.22 | 5.6 | 17 |
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1.22 | 5.5 | 19 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Ivory Coast and Burundi?
Our prediction for the Ivory Coast vs Burundi match is: Ivory Coast wins & BTTS (NO).
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/09/2025 between Ivory Coast and Burundi in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 64.23% for a win of Ivory Coast against Burundi with odds of 1.23 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Ivory Coast vs Burundi is 16.59% with odds of 5.75 at Betobet.
- Our prediction model gives a 19.18% chance ⭐ for a win of Burundi vs Ivory Coast with odds of 19 at 1xbet.
Ivory Coast - Burundi Prediction and Best Odds:
| Ivory Coast Burundi Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast wins | 64.23% | 1.23 at Melbet |
| Under 2.5 | 58.07% | 1.83 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score: No | 62.5% | 1.37 at Betsson |
| Half-time / Full-time : Ivory Coast/Ivory Coast | 31.93% | 1.73 at Bet365 |
Ivory Coast vs Burundi Form
Ivory Coast and Burundi's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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26 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +25 |
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5
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10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Ivory Coast and Burundi Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
11 Oct 2024 - AFCON
6 Sept 2024 - AFCON
7 Jun 2024 - World Cup
23 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - AFCON
15 Oct 2024 - AFCON
10 Sept 2024 - AFCON
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
13 Oct 2024 - AFCON
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
14 Nov 2024 - AFCON
13 Oct 2024 - AFCON
9 Sept 2024 - AFCON
25 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
19 Nov 2024 - AFCON
10 Oct 2024 - AFCON
5 Sept 2024 - AFCON
11 Jun 2024 - World Cup
7 Jun 2024 - World Cup
Ivory Coast vs Burundi Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
Players list
Y. Fofana
DefenderG. Doue
O. Kossounou
E. Agbadou
G. Konan
MidfielderI. Sangare
C. Oulai
F. Kessie
ForwardN. Pepe
A. Bonny
Y. Diomande
J. Nahimana
DefenderO. Moussa
D. Nzeyimana
F. Nduwimana
K. Icoyitungiye
MidfielderA. Musore
A. Mpawenimana
H. Msanga
ForwardB. Bimenyimana
C. Amissi
A. Muderi
Substitutes
A. Lafont
M. Kone
DefenderE. Ndicka
C. Operi
W. Singo
O. Diomande
MidfielderS. Fofana
P. Guiagon
J. Seri
ForwardE. Guessand
E. Wahi
A. Diallo
S. Adingra
B. Toure
O. Diakite
O. Rukundo
DefenderC. Niyukuri
D. Mukombozi
MidfielderY. Ndayishimiye
C. Nduwarugira
S. Ntibazonkiza
E. Swedi
J. Liongola
L. Gakwaya
ForwardJ. Girumugisha
B. Kanakimana
V. Mabanza
Mossi
Missing players
Y. Ndayishimiye
Ivory Coast - Burundi Key Points
- Burundi have lost all four of their previous matches against the Ivory Coast.
- Burundi have only kept one clean sheet in their six matches in this competition.
- Ivory Coast are unbeaten after six games in this competition.
- Ivory Coast have not conceded a single goal in the competition.
- Ivory Coast have scored the joint third-most goals in this competition (14).
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Our Ivory Coast vs Burundi Prediction
Burundi have done well to keep themselves in the running to qualify for the World Cup, but these are the types of matches they need to win if they want to reach the world's main stage as a CAF representative.
However, doing so here is likely to be a massive task given the Ivory Coast’s form in this competition so far. The Elephants have won five of six and have yet to concede a single goal. Therefore, our Ivory Coast vs Burundi prediction is Ivory Coast wins & BTTS (NO).
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Ivory Coast Burundi
| Ivory Coast vs Burundi | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast wins | 1.22 | 1.23 | +0.8% |
| Draw | 5.85 | 5.75 | -1.7% |
| Burundi wins | 15 | 19 | +26.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Ivory Coast is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 0.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 82.0% and is now 81.3% (-0.7%)
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