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Malawi vs Burkina Faso Predictions - Stallions to show beat Flames in Lilongwe

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  • Burkina Faso expected to win despite missing key players.
  • Malawi lost 8 of their last 10 matches, indicating poor form.
  • Burkina Faso unbeaten in last 7 matches against Malawi.
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Burkina Faso to win in Malawi despite missing key attackers (Getty Images).

Malawi vs Burkina Faso Predictions


There is nothing riding on this match. The Burkinabe are missing several key players but I still see them winning the match. I’m backing an away win with BTTS Yes.
  • Malawi vs Burkina Faso Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Malawi Form
  • Malawi Injuries & Team News
  • Burkina Faso Form
  • Burkina Faso Injuries & Team News

  • Malawi have lost 8 of their last 10 matches.
  • Malawi have seen Over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches.
  • Malawi have lost 5 of their last 7 matches vs Burkina Faso.
  • Burkina Faso have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
  • Burkina Faso have seen BTTS Yes in 8 of their last 10 matches.

Head to Head


Burkina Faso are unbeaten in seven matches vs Malawi with five wins and two draws.

Burkina Faso won 3-1 at home when the nations last met in September. 

Malawi Form


The Flames have no chance of qualifying and lost their first four matches in their group.

A 3-2 home loss to Burundi saw a late goal conceded. After losing 3-1 away at Burkina Faso, they were smashed 4-0 away in Senegal. 

Four days later, they lost 1-0 at home to the same opponents. On Thursday, they took their first point in qualifying with a 0-0 draw away in Burundi.

Malawi Injuries & Team News


Interim Coach Kalisto Pasuwa has handed a call-up to Romania-based defender Charles Petro. 

Marumo Gallants striker Gabadinho Mhango has earned a recall. He was ignored for recent matches by the former coach.

Goalkeepers: William Thole, George Chikooka, Richard Chimbamba
Defenders: MacDonald Lameck, Maxwell Paipi, Nickson Mwase, Gomezgani Chirwa, Nickson Nyasulu, Alick Lungu, Dennis Chembezi, Charles Petro, Timothy Silwimba
Midfielders: John Banda, Yankho Singo, Lloyd Aaron, Lanjesi Nkhoma, Patrick Mwaungulu, Chawanangwa Kaonga, Wisdom Mpinganjira, Zebron Kalima
Forwards: Gabadinho Mhango, Gadi Chirwa, Zeliat Nkhoma, Richard Mbulu, Lloyd Njaliwa

Burkina Faso Form


The Burkinabe secured their place at the tournament after four matches. They won three and three once to reach the magical 10 points mark. 

They drew 1-1 in Senegal and beat Malawi 3-1 at home. Two wins over Burundi followed: 4-1 at home and 2-0 away in Ivory Coast. 

On Thursday, they lost 1-0 at home to Senegal as they leaked an 83rd minute goal.

Burkina Faso Injuries & Team News


Six key players have withdrawn from the squad for this match. They include Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara and Ajax attacker Bertrand Traore. 

Goalkeeper Herve Koffi and midfielder Gustavo Sangare are absent. Lassina Traore could lead the line once again.

Goalkeepers:  Kilian Nikiema, Mohamed Zegue Traore, Farid Ouedraogo
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, Blati Toure
Forwards: Mamady Bangre, Stephane Aziz Ky, Cheikh Djibril Ouattara, Ismael Seone, Abdoul Tapsoba, Lassina Traore

Verdict

I see both teams scoring in this match and Burkina Faso to win. 

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