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Malawi vs Burundi Predictions - Burundi to edge Malawi away

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 02 Sep 2024

Brad Newcomb 02 Sep 2024

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Malawi has lost 3 of their last 5 home games.
Burundi is unbeaten in their last 3 matches and predicted to win 1-0.
Past encounters favor Burundi with 1 win and 2 draws against Malawi.

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Burundi to cause upset on the road (Getty images)

Malawi vs Burundi Predictions

Malawi have often lost this year and have yet to beat their opponents. Burundi are undefeated in their last three outings. Burundi is predicted to win to nil.

Malawi vs Burundi Predictions
Head to Head
Malawi Form
Malawi Team News & Injuries
Burundi Form
Burundi Team News & Injuries

Malawi have lost 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Malawi have scored 6 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Malawi have conceded 10 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Burundi have drawn 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Burundi have scored 4 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
Burundi have conceded 7 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Burundi have the edge with one victory to none against Malawi, including two draws in three meetings across all competitions.

Malawi Form

Malawi lost their international friendlies in March, going down by four goals to nil against Kenya and 2-1 against Zambia.

Malawi bounced back with a 3-1 home win over Sao Tome and Principe in their first of two World Cup qualifiers before losing 1-0 away against Equatorial Guinea.

Malawi have registered one victory in their last five fixtures, including four losses. They netted four goals and conceded nine.

The Flames have won one of their last five home games, including three losses and one draw. They scored six goals and let in ten at the back.

Malawi have the advantage of playing on home soil for their opening African Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi; however, they have never tasted success against their opponents and have not been at their best during 2024.

Malawi Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Brighton Munthali, George Chikooka, Innocent Nyasulu

Defenders: Stanley Sanudi, Lawrence Chaziya, Nickson Mwase, Chembezi Denis, Maxwell Paipi, Macdonaland Lameck, Precious Sambani, Nixon Nyasulu, Gomezgani Chirwa

Midfielders: John Banda, Yamikani Chester, Chimwemwe Idana, Patrick Macheso, Uchizi Vunga, Patrick Mwaungulu, Robert Saizi, Lanjesi Nkhoma, Lloyd Aaron, Chikondi Kamanga, Wongani Lungu, Wisdom Mpinganjira,

Forwards: Zeliat Nkhoma, Chawanangwa Kaonga, Chifundo Mphasi, Gaddie Chirwa

Burundi Form

Burundi played three international friendlies away from home between January and March this year, losing 4-0 against Algeria and 1-0 against Madagascar before drawing 0-0 against Botswana.

Burundi fared better in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers away from home in June, drawing 1-1 against Kenya and defeating Seychelles 3-1.

The Swallows have recorded one victory in their last five fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They have scored four goals and conceded seven.

Burundi have not lost in their last three matches and have never been defeated against Malawi, giving them the belief they can get a result on Thursday.

Burundi Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Matteo Nkurunziza, Jonathan Nahimana, Aladin Bizimana

Defenders: Derick Mukombozi, Abdoul Manirakoze, Prince Michel Musore, Keita Bukuru, Frederick Nsabiyumva,

Midfielders: Tresor Mossi, Aruna Majaliwa, Youssuf Ndayishimiye, Henry Msanga, Elie E. Mokono, Saido Ntibazonkiza, Akbar Muderi, Abedi Bigirimana

Forwards: Rukundo Abdulrahman, Hussein Shabani, J. Clause Girumugisha, Elvis Kamsoba, Mohammed Amissi, Jordi Liongola, Kanakimana Bienvenu

Verdict

Malawi v Burundi

Burundi comes into their AFCON qualifier against Malawi in better form and is tipped to come out on top with a win-to-nil victory and a 1-0 score.

Burundi Win to Nil

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

He is an ardent Liverpool supporter and is known to DJ and release music on occasion.