Burundi have been out of sorts lately, often losing. The Ivory Coast have been inconsistent away from home but have a superb record against their opponents. The Ivory Coast is predicted to win with BTTS.
Burundi have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Burundi have scored 1 goal in 5 games.
Burundi have conceded 9 goals in 5 matches.
Ivory Coast have won 2 of their last 5 away.
Ivory Coast have scored 4 goals in 5 away.
Ivory Coast have conceded 3 goals in 5 away games.
Head to Head
The Ivory Coast have a commanding lead of five victories to none over Burundi.
Burundi Form
Burundi drew 1-1 against Kenya away from home in their FIFA World Cup qualifier in June before defeating the Seychelles 3-1 away in their next qualifying match.
Burundi are 3rd in Group F with seven points from four games.
Burundi struggled in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches between September and November. They defeated Malawi 3-2 away and lost 1-0 to Senegal, 4-1 to Burkina Faso away, and 2-0 in the return leg before drawing 0-0 against Malawi and losing 2-0 to Senegal away.
The Swallows have lost four of their last five fixtures, including one draw. They scored one goal and conceded nine.
Burundi have been in a slump and have failed to beat the Ivory Coast in five attempts, losing every encounter against the current Africa Cup of Nations champions.
Burundi Team News & Injuries
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Nahimana, Matteo Nkurunziza, Onesime Rukundo
Defenders: Kevin Icoyitungiye, Omar Moussa, Youssouf Ndayishimye, Christophe Nduwarugira, Claus Niyukuri, Frederic Nsabiyumva, Marco Weymans
Forwards: Sudi Abdallah, Mohamed Amissi, Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana, Jean Claude Girumugisha, Bienvenue Kanakimana, Bertran Nishimwe Mvuka, Pacifique Niyongabire
Ivory Coast Form
The Ivory Coast contested two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in June 2024. They beat Gabon 1-0 at home and drew 0-0 against Kenya away.
The Ivory Coast are first in Group F with ten points from four matches.
The Elephants played six AFCON qualifiers between September and November. They beat Zambia 2-0 at home, Chad 2-0 away, Sierra Leone 4-1 at home, lost 1-0 to Sierra Leone away and Zambia 1-0 away before thumping Chad 4-0 at home.
The Elephants have won three of their last five matches, including two losses. They scored ten goals and let in three at the back.
The Ivory Coast have secured two victories in their last five away fixtures, including two defeats and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded three.
The Ivory Coast have lacked consistency in recent outings. However, they have a perfect winning record against Burundi, giving them the advantage to pocket another three points.
Ivory Coast Team News & Injuries
Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Ali Badra
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