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Tanzania vs Burkina Faso Predictions - Tanzania to beat Burkina Faso in CHAN opener

brad-newcomb
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Last updated: 01 Aug 2025

Tanzania is slated to have an edge in their opening CHAN group match against Burkina Faso due to their status as co-hosts and recent form in friendly matches. Despite Burkina Faso's successful qualification through a dramatic win over Ivory Coast, their recent form also shows strength with three wins out of five. The match appears competitive, but Tanzania's home advantage might tip the scales in their favor. Both teams have solid defensive and offensive records, which points to an exciting match with both teams scoring (BTTS).

Brad Newcomb 01 Aug 2025
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  • Tanzania is co-hosting CHAN, enters with strong recent form.
  • Burkina Faso qualified by defeating the Ivory Coast.
  • Prediction: Tanzania to win with both teams likely to score.
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Tanzania have a solid record against Burkina Faso (Getty Images)

Tanzania vs Burkina Faso Predictions

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

Tanzania are one of the co-host nations for this edition of CHAN and recently won back-to-back international friendlies. Burkina Faso beat the Ivory Coast to qualify for the tournament. Tanzania is predicted to win with BTTS. 

  • Tanzania have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Tanzania have scored 3 goals in 5 matches. 
  • Tanzania have conceded 5 goals in 5 games. 
  • Burkina Faso have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
  • Burkina Faso have scored 9 goals in 5 matches.
  • Burkina Faso have conceded 5 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head


Tanzania have the edge with three victories to one against Burkina Faso in four meetings.

Tanzania Form


Tanzania qualified for this edition of the CAF African Nations Championship as one of the co-host nations for the tournament.

Tanzania edged Uganda 1-0 and beat Senegal 2-1 in the CECAFA three-nations tournament last weekend.

The Tafia Stars have secured two victories in their last five fixtures, including two defeats and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded five.

Tanzania have done well in their recent outings and will have their fans behind them in their opening Group B match against Burkina Faso. 

Tanzania Team News & Injuries


Provisional Tanzania squad for CHAN: Aishi Manula, Hussein Masalanga, Yakoub Suleiman, Shomari Kapombe, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Mohamed Hussein, Paschal Msindo, Ibrahim Hamad, Dickson Job, Wilson Nangu, Abdulrazack Mohamed, Vedastus Masinde, Lameck Lawi, Ahmed Pipino, Mudathir Yahya, Yusuph Kagoma, Nassor Saadun, Kibu Denis, Jammy Simba, Iddy Selemani, Sabry Kondo, Feisal Salum, Sheikhan Khamis, Clement Mzize, Mishano Michael, Ibrahim Hamad, Abdul Suleiman

Burkina Faso Form


Burkina Faso qualified for the CAF African Nations Championship in December last year after beating the Ivory Coast on penalties.

Burkina Faso lost 2-0 to the Ivory Coast in the first leg but turned their fortunes around in the second, winning 2-0 and 4-2 on penalties. 

Burkina Faso played to a one-all draw in an international friendly against Guinea last week. 

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

Burkina Faso have a tricky opening Group B match against co-hosts Tanzania to face, but they come into this contest with solid form. 

Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries


Burkina Faso squad for CHAN: Sanou Ladji, Konvelbo Mathieu, Traore Moussa, Malo Patrick, Guirro Abass, Belem Enock, Ouattara Christophe, Guira Walid, Sagne Andalou, Nikiema Khalifa, Diallo Moumoune, Toure Abdoulaye, Bagre Tertus, Tologo Franck Aimé, Barro Cédric, Chitou Adjibadé, Konate Damassi, Sirri Ousmane, Atiou Ramain, Baguian Karim, Sangare Souleyman, Kabore Issouf, Ouattara Eliazar, Koutiama Ives, Ouattara Papus Naser 

Verdict

Tanzania have the home-ground advantage, giving them the edge to start their CHAN campaign with a BTTS victory against Burkina Faso with a 2-1 score at the final whistle.

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