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Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Predictions - Ivory Coast to advance in high-scoring AFCON thriller

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2026

John Eastwood 05 Jan 2026

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Expect a high-scoring game with both teams likely to score.
Ivory Coast predicted to win, potentially with a 3-2 scoreline.
Both teams are coming into the match with strong recent performances.

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Ivory Coast beat Gabon 3-2 in their final group game at AFCON 2025 (Getty)

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Predictions

Both of these sides will look to attack, so I do foresee BTTS and a high scorer. Over 3.5 goals may be a good option as well.

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Predictions
Head to Head
Ivory Coast Form
Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup & News
Burkina Faso Form
Burkina Faso Predicted Lineup & News

Ivory Coast have scored in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Burkina Faso have scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 matches.

Head to Head

In 20 matches, there have been eight draws between these sides with Ivory Coast winning nine and Burkina Faso three.

Ivory Coast Form

Ivory Coast came to the Africa Cup of Nations after a successful World Cup qualifying campaign. They finished top of Group F, scoring 25 goals with none conceded.

Emerse Fae’s side dominated Mozambique in their opening game in Morocco, Amad Diallo scoring in a 1-0 win. Diallo scored against Cameroon but they were pegged back, Ghislain Konan’s own goal resulting in a 1-1 draw.

The Elephants were in deep trouble in their final group game, finding themselves 2-0 down against Gabon before half time. Jean-Philippe Krasso got a goal back before late strikes to Evann Guessand and Bazoumana Toure secured a 3-2 victory.

Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup & News

Burkina Faso (4-3-3) Yahia Fofana, Guela Doue, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan; Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Seko Fofana; Amad Diallo, Wilfried Zaha, Yan Diomande

Emerse Fae has a tough choice to make up front with Wilfried Zaha, Bazoumana Toure, Jean-Philippe Krasso and Evann Guessand all staking a claim.

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso won four straight games before AFCON and kept it going in their opening match.

The Stallions were down against 10 man Equatorial Guinea before added time goals to Georgi Minoungou and Edmond Tapsoba secured a dramatic 2-1 win.

Pierre Landry Kabore hit the woodwork in a 1-0 defeat to Algeria. They ended with 51% possession and 14-10 shots but were down 1.02-2.00 in expected goals.

Brama Traore’s side were involved in a shootout with Sudan for second spot in Group E. They had some luck in a 2-0 victory, their opponents missing a penalty in the first half.

Burkina Faso Predicted Lineup & News

Burkina Faso (4-3-3) Herve Koffi; Steeve Yago, Issoufou Dayo, Edmond Tapsoba, Arsene Kouassi; Gustavo Sangare, Ibrahim Blati Toure, Ismahila Ouedraogo; Bertrand Traore, Pierre Landry Kabore, Dango Ouattara

Goalkeeper Herve Koffi is doubtful due a thigh injury, Kilian Nikiema a chance to start between the sticks.

Verdict

Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso

Ivory Coast won 3-2 in their final group game and Burkina Faso have scored 13 goals in their previous six matches. I am backing BTTS in Marrakesh where the Elephants can come out on top.

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.