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Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions - Burkina Faso tipped for victory in AFCON

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 23 Dec 2025

John Eastwood 23 Dec 2025

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Burkina Faso has won their last 4 matches with multiple clean sheets.
Equatorial Guinea has lost 2 of their last 4 matches to nil.
Historically, Burkina Faso holds a winning record against Equatorial Guinea.

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Burkina Faso to get off to a winning start (Getty Images)

Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions

Burkina Faso come into this fixture in good form and should have the quality to win the game. I am backing them to win with value on a win to nil.

Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea Predictions
Head to Head
Burkina Faso Form
Equatorial Guinea Form
Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea Squads

Burkina Faso have won their last 4 matches.
Burkina Faso have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.
Burkina Faso have scored 3 goals in each of their last 3 matches.
Equatorial Guinea have lost 2 of their last 4 matches to nil.
Equatorial Guinea have failed to win 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

These two nations have only met twice with Burkina Faso winning 1-0 in 2011 while the most recent encounter ended in a 0-0 stalemate in 2023.

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso will be eager to make a statement at AFCON 2025 after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Burkina Faso ended their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Sierra Leone and a 3-1 success against Ethiopia. That was, however, not enough to see them leapfrog Egypt into the top spot in the group.

In November, Burkina Faso played two friendlies in preparation for AFCON They beat Niger 3-2 and Benin 3-0.

Equatorial Guinea Form

Equatorial Guinea failed to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after a very average campaign. In October, they did beat Liberia in their final group game after losing to Tunisia in September.

Since the conclusion of the World Cup qualification round, Equatorial Guinea have played two friendly internationals. They beat Kenya 1-0 away and lost 2-0 at home to Madagascar in mid-November.

Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea Squads

Burkina Faso: Goalkeepers: Hervé Koffi, Kilian Nikiema, Sofiane Farid Ouédraogo

Defenders: Nasser Yacouba Djiga, Edmond Tapsoba, Issoufou Dayo, Adamo Nagalo, Steeve Yago, Issa Kaboré, Arsène Kouassi, Abdoul Rachid Ayindé

Midfielders: Ibrahim Blati Touré, Cédric Badolo, Saïdou Simporé, Mohamed Zougrana, Gustavo Sangaré, Stéphane Aziz Ki, Ismahila Ouédraogo

Forwards: Bertrand Traoré, Dango Ouattara, Ousseni Bouda, Pierre Landry Kaboré, Georgi Minoungou, Cyriaque Iré, Lassina Traoré

Equatorial Guinea: Goalkeepers: Jesús Owono, Manuel Sapunga, Aitor Embela

Defenders: Esteban Orozco, Marvin Anieboh, Carlos Akapo, Saúl Coco, Basilio Ndong, Michel Ngaah, Néstor Senra, Charles Ondo, Javier Muma

Midfielders: Omar Mascarell, Pablo Ganet, Alex Balboa, Alex Masogo, José Machín, Pedro Obiang, Santiago Eneme

Forwards: Iban Salvador, Josete Miranda, Gael Akogo, José Nabil, Luismi Nvalo, Dorian Junior, Loren Zúñiga, Emilio Nsue

Verdict

Burkina Faso v Equatorial Guinea

Burkina Faso can win this game to nil. A 1-0 scoreline looks good value.

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