Burkina Faso vs Niger Predictions - Burkina Faso to edge Niger

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Burkina Faso won 3 of last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals.
Niger won 3 of last 5 but conceded 10 goals.
Burkina Faso are tipped to win with BTTS.

Burkina Faso have a solid record against Niger in recent meetings (Getty Images)

Burkina Faso vs Niger Predictions

Burkina Faso vs Niger Predictions
Head to Head
Burkina Faso Form
Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries
Niger Form
Niger Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Burkina Faso just missed out on making the World Cup qualifier play-offs after a solid campaign. Niger have enjoyed success in recent outings. Burkina Faso are predicted to win with BTTS.

Burkina Faso have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Burkina Faso have scored 10 goals in 5 games.
Burkina Faso have conceded 4 goals in 5 matches.
Niger have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Niger have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Niger have conceded 10 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Burkina Faso have the advantage with five victories to two against Niger, including four draws in 11 meetings.

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso failed to reach the FIFA World Cup finals despite securing victories in their World Cup qualifiers in October, edging Sierra Leone 1-0 and defeating Ethiopia 3-1.

Before that, Burkina Faso played two World Cup qualification matches in September. They thumped 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 ten goals and conceded three.

Burkina Faso have been playing well lately, and they have not lost against Niger in their last five meetings, including two victories and three draws.

Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Hervé Kouakou Koffi, Kylian Baasba Nikiema, Sofiane Farid Ouédraogo

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

Midfielders: Saidou Simporé, Cédric Badolo, Josué Tiendrébéogo, Ibrahim Blati Touré, Aziz Stéphane Ki, Ismahila Ouédraogo, Abdoul Razack Yoda, Gustavo Sangaré

Forwards: Bertrand Isidore Traoré, Dango Aboubacar Ouattara, Irié-Bi Cyriac Kalou, Mohamed Konaté, Pierre Landry Kaboré, Ousséni Bouda, Georgi Minoungou

Niger Form

Niger finished their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with back-to-back victories in October. They defeated Congo 3-1 and Zambia 1-0.

Before that, Niger were thrashed 5-0 by Morocco before they edged Tanzania 1-0 in two World Cup qualifying matches in September.

The Mena have won three of their last five fixtures, including two defeats. They scored six goals and conceded ten goals at the back.

Niger have been in decent nick lately, but they face a tricky test against a Burkina Faso side they have only defeated twice in 11 meetings.

Niger Team News & Injuries

Niger's squad for the match against Burkina Faso will likely consist of the following players:

Goalkeepers: Tanja Mahamadou, Kanta Issiaka, Hainikoye Abiboulaye

Defenders: Sako Oumar, Philippe Bouye, Katakore Abdoulaye, Mohamed Abdourahmane, Diori Yacouba, Moctar Papa, Camara Aboubacar, David Lebne, Rahim Bonkano, Adamu Djibo

Midfielders: Youssouf Oumarou, Ousseini Badamassi, Sabo Moustapha, Sabo Amadou, Mohamed Ali, Hassane Adamou

Forwards: Issa Djibrila, Goumey Aboubakar, Goumey Latif, Daniel Sosah, Adebayo Victorien, Ibrahim Harouna