Zambia vs Burundi Predictions - Zambia and Burundi to share the spoils

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A BTTS draw is tipped for Zambia vs Burundi in the AFCON qualifier.
Both teams have struggled for wins recently.
Both nations have conceded frequently in recent matches.

Zambia have the home-ground advantage for the match against Burundi (Getty Images)

Zambia won their previous Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but have been struggling to win their matches. Burundi have also been struggling with form and are winless in Group I. A BTTS draw is predicted between the two teams.

Zambia have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Zambia have scored 3 goals in 5 games.
Zambia have conceded 9 goals in 5 matches.
Burundi have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Burundi have scored 10 goals in 5 games.
Burundi have conceded 8 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Zambia have a slight edge over Burundi, with two victories to one, including two draws in five meetings.

Zambia Form

Zambia started their AFCON qualifiers against Algeria, losing 3-1 away before bouncing back with a 2-0 home win over Togo.

Chipolopolo are second in the Group I standings with three points after two rounds.

Zambia have won two of their last five fixtures, with three defeats. They scored three goals and conceded nine.

Zambia have the home ground advantage for this match against Burundi, but they have not been at their best in recent outings, losing seven of their last ten matches.

Burundi Form

Burundi faced Togo in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, losing 1-0 away before drawing 2-2 with Algeria at home.

The Swallows are last in the Group I table with one point from two matches.

The Swallows have won two of their last five matches, with two defeats and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded eight.

Burundi have yet to win a fixture during the qualifying rounds and have struggled to win in recent outings, losing six of their last nine games, although Zambia have not been performing well.

Team News

Zambia

Fashion Sakala, Albert Kangwanda, and Eliya Mandanji have scored a goal each during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Willard Mwanza, Lawrence Mulenga, Luka Mainza, Victor Chabu

Defenders: Mathews Banda, Zephaniah Phiri, Owen Mwamba, David Hamansenya, Gift Mphande, Tinklar Sinkala, Ricky Chanda, Dominic Chanda, William Kamwanga

Midfielders: Prince Mumba, Edward Chilufya, Joshua Mutale, Wilson Chisala, Owen Tembo, Obino Chisala, Miguel Chaiwa, Joseph Liteta, Kelvin Mwanza, Allan Mumba

Forwards: Fashion Sakala, Albert Kangwanda, Derrick Bulaya, Kennedy Musonda, Chanka Zimba

Burundi

Jean-Claude Girumugisha has been on target with one goal in the AFCON qualifiers.

Goalkeepers: Jonathan Nahimana, Onésime Rukundo, Daniel Hakizimana

Defenders: Christophe Nduwarugira, Frédéric Nsabiyumva, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Omar Moussa, Derrick Mukombozi, Claus Niyukuri, Kevin Icoyitungiye, Emanuel Swedi

Midfielders: Gaël Bigirimana, Elie Mokono, Henry Msanga, Akbar Muderi

Forwards: Bienvenue Kanakimana, Mohamed Amissi, Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana, Jean-Claude Girumugisha, Jordi Liongola, Asman Ndikumana, Abdoul Karim Mpawenimana, Mossi Nduwumwe, Franck Nduwimana, Karim Mperanyi

Verdict

Zambia v Burundi

A BTTS draw is tipped between Zambia and Burundi, as both teams look evenly matched for this Group I AFCON qualifier, with a 1-1 score.

BTTS Yes

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