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Egypt vs Burkina Faso Predictions - Egypt to record fifth straight win over Burkina Faso

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Jun 2024

Brad Newcomb 06 Jun 2024

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Egypt vs Burkina Faso tips for Thursday's World Cup Group A qualifying match (21:00 SAST)
Egypt have never lost against their opponents
Can Burkina Faso cause an upset?

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Egypt have never lost against their opponents (Getty Images)

Egypt vs Burkina Faso Predictions

Egypt will be out to redeem themselves after some indifferent performances. Burkina Faso have lacked consistency lately and have a poor record against their opponents. Egypt is predicted to win to nil.

Egypt vs Burkina Faso Predictions
Head to Head
Egypt Form
Egypt Team News & Injuries
Burkina Faso Form
Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries

Egypt have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures in all competitions
Egypt have scored 11 goals in 5 home matches in all competitions.
Egypt have conceded 4 goals in 5 home games in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have scored 5 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have conceded 9 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.

Head to Head

Egypt have a commanding lead of four victories to none against Burkina Faso in all competitions.

Egypt Form

Egypt had a superb start to their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, thrashing Djibouti 6-0 at home and defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 away.

Egypt were amongst the favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations; however, they failed to win a game, drawing 2-2 against Mozambique, 2-2 against Ghana, and 2-2 against Cape Verde before losing 8-7 on penalties against DR Congo in the round of 16 after the score had ended 1-1.

The Pharaohs have played two international friendlies since their disappointment in the Ivory Coast, edging New Zealand 1-0 before crashing to a 4-2 loss against Croatia.

Egypt have secured one victory in their last five games, including two losses and two draws. They scored eight goals and conceded nine.

The Pharaohs have registered three victories in their last five home fixtures, including one loss and one draw. They netted 11 goals and conceded four.

Egypt have not been playing well lately, but they play their best football in front of their faithful fans and have a perfect record against Burkina Faso.

Egypt Team News & Injuries

Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan has turned to the services of full-back Omar Kamal after Ahmed Fatouh withdrew with an ankle injury.

Mohamed Salah returns to the squad after being injured at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Awad, El-Mahdi Soliman

Defenders: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ramy Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Ahmed Ramadan ‘Beckham’, Mohamed Hany, Akram Tawfik, Mohamed Hamdy, Omar Kamal

Midfielders: Marwan Ateya, Hamdy Fathi, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Nasser Maher, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Fathi, Mahmoud Trezeguet

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Mohamed El-Shamy, Ahmed Amin Oufa, Mohamed Sherif

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso performed well in their opening World Cup qualifiers, drawing 1-1 against Guinea-Bissau at home and cruising to a 3-0 victory against Ethiopia away from home.

Burkina Faso had a solid Africa Cup of Nations tournament, edging Mauritania 1-0 and drawing 2-2 against Algeria before losing 2-0 against Angola in the group stages.

However, they came up short against Mali in the round of 16, losing by two goals to one.

In March this year, Burkina Faso lost 2-1 against Libya and drew 1-1 against Niger in two friendlies away from home.

The Stallions have lost three of their last five away fixtures, including two draws. They scored five goals and conceded nine.

Burkina Faso have struggled to win lately and have never defeated Egypt, losing all four encounters, which is not the ideal record to have when facing their opponents in Cairo.

Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries

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

Verdict

Egypt v Burkina Faso

Egypt is tipped to bounce back with a solid win-to-nil victory against a Burkina Faso side yet to beat their opponents with a 2-0 scoreline at the final whistle.

Egypt Win to Nil

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