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Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone Predictions - Burkina Faso set to bounce back with a win at home

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 10 Jun 2024

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Brad Newcomb 10 Jun 2024

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Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone tips for Monday's World Cup Group A qualifying match (18:00 SAST)
Burkina Faso reached the round of 16 at the AFCON finals
Can Sierra Leone win back-to-back games?

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Burkina Faso reached the round of 16 at the AFCON finals (Getty Images)

Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone Predictions

Burkina Faso have been struggling to win lately and often draw at home. Sierra Leone picked up their first win in Group A but are leaking goals at the back. Burkina Faso is predicted to win with BTTS.

Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone Predictions
Head to Head
Burkina Faso Form
Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries
Sierra Leone Form
Sierra Leone Team News & Injuries

Burkina Faso have drawn 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have scored 4 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have conceded 3 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Sierra Leone have lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Sierra Leone have scored 5 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Sierra Leone have conceded 10 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone meet for the first time in a competitive match.

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso lost 2-1 against Egypt away from home in their World Cup qualifying match last weekend.

Burkina Faso were hit with a double blow early on in their contest against Egypt, conceding in the 3rd and 7th minutes of the match.

Burkina Faso pulled a goal back 11 minutes into the second half but could not find another goal, losing their first World Cup qualifier in Group A.

Burkina Faso have lost four of their last five games, including one draw. They scored four goals and conceded nine.

The Stallions have registered one victory in their last five home fixtures, including one loss and three draws. They scored four goals and conceded three.

Burkina Faso has been out-of-sorts lately but had a decent run at the AFCON finals and will look to replicate those performances against a Sierra Leona side prone to leaking goals at the back.

Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries

Lassina Traore scored in the second half against Egypt.

Goalkeepers: Herve Koffi, Farid Ouedraogo, Kilian Nikiema

Defenders: Edmond Tapsoba, Nasser Djiga, Adama Nagalo, Mohamed Ouedraogo, Steeve Yago, Saidou Simpore, Valentin Nouma

Midfielders: Sacha Bance, Blati Toure, Gustavo Sangari, Cedric Badolo, Stephane Aziz Ki, Ismahila Ouedraogo, Regis N'Do

Forwards: Hassim Traore, Lassina Traore, Mohamed Konate, Ousseni Bouda, Dango Ouattara, Hassane Bande

Sierra Leone Form

Sierra Leone returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Djibouti in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at home midweek.

Sierra Leona got off on the right note against Djibouti, taking the lead in the 12th minute of the match before their opponents levelled matters after 35 minutes of play.

Sierra Leona did not take long after the restart to regain their advantage, scoring their second goal six minutes into the second half.

The Leone Stars have secured one victory in their last five games, including three losses and one draw. They scored four goals and conceded 11.

Sierra Leone have recorded one win in their last five away fixtures, including three defeats and one draw. They netted five goals and let in ten at the back.

Sierra Leone will be pleased with their recent victory and will be out to replicate that performance against Burkina Faso; however, they will need to put in a solid defensive effort at the back to take home the points.

Sierra Leone Team News & Injuries

Curtis Davies scored the opening goal against Djibouti, whilst Agustus Kargbo grabbed the winner in the second half.

Goalkeepers: Francis Koroma, Donald Kamara, Isaac Caulker

Defenders: Osman Kakay, Emmanuel Samadia, Steven Caulker, Mohamed Kabia Abdoulie, Jarjue Kabia, Yusuf Sesay, Curtis Davies, Juma Bah

Midfielders: Augustus Kargbo, Alhassan Koroma, Mustapha Bundu, Abu Dumbuya Sullay Kaikai, Alusine Koroma, Kamil Conteh, Ibrahim Sillah, Alpha Conteh, Rodney Michael

Forwards: Amadou Bakayoko, Sallieu Bah, W Daniel Kanu

Verdict

Burkina Faso v Sierra Leone

Burkina Faso is tipped to exploit the weak defence of Sierra Leona to pocket all three points with a BTTS victory and a 2-1 scoreline.

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