Argentina vs Burkina Faso prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 4, 2026
Friendly International
On October 4, 2026, Argentina and Burkina Faso will play a friendly international. Only a comfortable victory for the powerhouse is expected here.
Argentina vs Burkina Faso team news and expert analysis
Argentina were crowned world champions four years ago. This summer, they battled their way to the final, but this time lost to Spain in extra time. After that, Messi and several other veterans will only return for the next match, which is expected to be their farewell. Without them, Argentina had no trouble against Bolivia, winning 4-0.
Burkina Faso finished second in their qualifying group but did not take part in the playoffs. At the Africa Cup of Nations, they were eliminated in the round of 16, losing 0-3 to Côte d'Ivoire. They have also struggled to win in friendly matches. In the new AFCON qualifying campaign, they opened with a 1-1 draw against Benin. They finally secured a victory against Central African Republic, although it was only a 1-0 win.
The World Cup runners-up score 2.6 goals per game while conceding far fewer — just 0.8. Their African opponents average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded.
Previous matches: Argentina vs Burkina Faso
This will be the first meeting between the teams.
Perhaps there will not be a second big win. However, the South Americans should not win by just a single goal, so we are backing them with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.66).
Argentina vs Burkina Faso: key statistics and trends
- Argentina have won three of their last six matches in regulation time
- In 50% of Argentina's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.4 goals per game
- Burkina Faso have won one of their last five matches
- In 40% of Burkina Faso's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.6 goals per game
Argentina vs Burkina Faso: probable starting lineups
Argentina play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Martinez - Jhai, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Vega - Palacios, Mac Allister, Paz, Prestianni - Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez
Burkina Faso play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Koffi - Tapsoba, Djiга, Kabore, Zagré - Ismahila Ouedraogo, Doussé, Abdoul Tapsoba - Bouda, Lassina Traore, Kouassi
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