Burkina Faso vs Senegal Predictions - Lions of Teranga to draw in Bamako

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2024

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Burkina Faso vs Senegal: Both teams have secured AFCON qualification.
Matches often end in draws; a scoring draw is anticipated.
Senegal is on a 16-match unbeaten streak; Burkina Faso has solid form.

Burkina Faso to hold Senegal to another draw on Thursday night (Getty Images).

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Burkina Faso vs Senegal Predictions

This match is hard to call as both sides have already qualified. I am backing a scoring draw in Bamako on Thursday.
Burkina Faso vs Senegal Predictions
Head to Head
Burkina Faso Form
Burkina Faso Injuries & Team News
Senegal Form
Senegal Injuries & Team News

Burkina Faso have drawn 4 of their last 5 matches vs Senegal.
Burkina Faso are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 draws).
Senegal are unbeaten in 16 matches.
Senegal have seen Under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

Senegal hold a 3-1 advantage with five draws in nine clashes.

Four of the last five meetings have ended in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate in September.

Burkina Faso Form

The Burkinabe have won their last three AFCON qualifiers. With ten points, their place at the tournament has already been secured.

A 1-1 draw away to Senegal in their opening match was followed by a 3-1 home win over Malawi. A 4-1 home thrashing of Burundi followed having trailed 1-0.

Their last match saw a 2-0 win against Burundi in a match played in Ivory Coast.

Burkina Faso Injuries & Team News

Edmond Tapsoba and Issa Kabore are key ken in defence. Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara will start after appearing as a substitute in the last match.

Veteran attacker Bertrand Traore will expect a recall after scoring a late penalty in Burkina Faso’s last match from the bench.

Goalkeepers: Herve Koffi, Kilian Nikiema, Mohamed Zegue Traore

Defenders: Issoufou Dayo, Nasser Djiga, Adamo Nagalo, Valentin Nouma, Cheick Omar Ouedraogo, Edmond Tapsoba, Steeve Yago, Issa Kabore

Midfielders: Cedric Badolo, Sacha Banse, Cyrile Bayala, Trova Boni, Adama Guira, Dramane Salou, Gustavo Sangare, Blati Toure

Forwards: Mamady Bangre, Stephane Aziz Ky, Cheikh Djibril Ouattara, Dango Ouattara, Ismael Seone, Abdoul Tapsoba, Bertrand Traore

Senegal Form

Senegal are unbeaten in 16 matches going back to September 2023. They have 10 points in AFCON qualifying and have sealed their spot at the tournament.

After beating Mauritania 1-0 away in a World Cup qualifier in June, they began AFCON qualifiers with a 1-1 home draw vs Burkina Faso.

Three wins to nil have followed. That won 1-0 in Burundi, 4-0 at home to Malawi and 1-0 away to the same opponents four days later.

Senegal Injuries & Team News

Interim coach Pape Thiaw has replaced Aliou Cisse. He has recalled Krepin Diatta whilst FC Metz striker Cheick Tidiane Sabaly has received his first call-up.

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy returns after injury. Nicolas Jackson is set to lead the line after his fine form at club level.

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Seny Dieng, Cheikh Lo Ndoye

Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Abdou Diallo, Seydou Sano, Ismail Jakobs, Abdoulaye Seck, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Abdou Aziz Ndiaye, Formose Mendy

Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Lamine Camara, Pathe Ciss, Habib Diarra, Pape Matar Sarr, Pape Gueye, Krepin Diatta, Ibrahima Seck

Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Boulaye Dia, Nicolas Jackson, Habib Diallo, Cherif Ndiaye, Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly

Verdict

Burkina Faso v Senegal

I see both sides scoring in a draw.

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