FIFA World Cup Africa Qualifiers Predictions & Tips - 8 October 2025

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Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Predictions - Burkina Faso to edge Sierra Leone in crucial WC qualifier

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 06 Oct 2025

Brad Newcomb 06 Oct 2025

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Burkina Faso are unbeaten in their last 5 World Cup qualifiers.
Sierra Leone must win to stay in qualifying contention.
Prediction: Burkina Faso to win with BTTS, likely 2-1 score.

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Burkina Faso are three points ahead of Sierra Leone in the group standings (Getty Images)

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Predictions

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

Sierra Leone have lacked consistency in their recent World Cup qualifiers but must win to remain in contention to reach the finals. Burkina have performed well during the qualifying campaign. Burkina Faso are predicted to win with BTTS.

Sierra Leone have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Sierra Leone have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Sierra Leone have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.
Burkina Faso have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Burkina Faso have scored 12 goals in 5 games.
Burkina Faso have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Sierra Leone have a slight edge with one victory to none against Burkina Faso, including one draw in two meetings.

Sierra Leone drew 2-2 with Burkina Faso in a 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Sierra Leone Form

Sierra Leone are 3rd in Group A with 12 points from eight matches. They have won three, drawn three and lost two.

Sierra Leone drew 1-1 with Guinea-Bissau and defeated Ethiopia in two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in September.

The Leone Stars have won two of their last five fixtures, including two losses and one draw. They scored six goals and conceded five.

Sierra Leone have been prone to inconsistent performances in recent outings, but must beat Burkina Faso to remain in the hunt for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

Sierra Leone Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Alhaj Sesay, Francis Koroma, Donald Kamara

Defenders: Abdulai Juma Bah, Emmanuel Samadia, Alpha Tury, Nathaniel Jalloh, Sallieu Tarawallie, Citta Bah, Mohamed Kamara

Midfielders: Alhassan Koroma, Abu Dumbaya, Saidu Fofanah, Mohamed Kabba, Mohamed Kabia, John B. Sesay

Forwards: Kei Kamara, Mohamed Bubu Tura, Augustus Kargbo, Momah Kamara, Samuel Gandi, Mohamed Kamara, Momoh L. Dumbaya, Alie Conteh, Mohamed Bangura

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso occupy 2nd place in Group A with 15 points from eight games. They have won four, drawn three, and lost one.

Burkina Faso contested two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. They thrashed Djibouti 6-0 and drew 0-0 with Egypt.

The Stallions have won three of their last five fixtures, including one defeat and one draw. They scored 12 goals and conceded four.

Burkina Faso are undefeated in their last five World Cup qualifiers, giving them the edge needed to secure all three points with a victory over Sierra Leone.

Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Hervé Koffi, Kilian Nikiema, Ladji Sanou

Defenders: Kaboré Issa, Yago Steeve, Tapsoba Edmond Fayçal, Nagalo Adama, Dayo Issouf, Djiga Yacouba Nasser, Aynidé Rachid, Ouédraogo Mohamed

Midfielders: Simporé Saidou, Zoungrana Mohamed, Badolo Cédric, Tendrebéogo Josué, Touré Ibrahim Blati, Yoda Abdoul Razack, Ouédraogo Ismahila, Ky Stéphane

Forwards: Traoré Bertrand Isidore, Ouattara Dango Aboubacar, Konaté Mohamed, Namoora Pierre Landry, Bouda Ousséni, Minoungou Georgi

Verdict

Sierra Leone v Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso have been in solid form during their qualifying campaign and are tipped to beat Sierra Leone with BTTS and a 2-1 score.

BTTS Yes

Both Teams To Score

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Burkina Faso/BTTS Yes

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Burkina Faso 2-1

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