Belarus vs Burkina Faso prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 9, 2026
Friendly International
On June 9, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Belarus and Burkina Faso will take place. It's a rare case when the hosts play at home – they need to win.
Belarus vs Burkina Faso: Team News and Expert Analysis
Belarus failed last year's qualifiers, securing only a couple of points in a group with Scotland, Denmark, and Greece. However, in March, even if only in friendly format, they defeated both Cyprus and Armenia. Most recently, they thrashed Syria 4-1.
The Burkina Faso national team finished second in their qualifying group, with only Egypt collecting more points. Then, at AFCON, they advanced from the group stage with two wins but lost 0-3 to Ivory Coast. In March, they decided to play Guinea-Bissau twice: after a 5-0 rout in the first match, they settled for a draw a few days later. In the current camp, they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Russia.
Goncharenko's side scores an average of 1.2 goals per game but concedes significantly more – 2.3. The African visitors score an average of 1.9 goals but concede 1.2 per match.
Previous Matches: Belarus vs Burkina Faso
The teams previously met at the 2017 King's Cup in Thailand, where Belarus won 1-0.
It's unlikely the teams will repeat the results of their previous encounters. However, the hosts are unlikely to lose (odds – 1.7).
Belarus vs Burkina Faso: Key Statistics and Trends
- Belarus has won three matches in a row
- 60% of Belarus matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.5
- Burkina Faso has won one out of their last four matches
- 40% of Burkina Faso matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.1
Belarus vs Burkina Faso: Probable Starting Lineups
Belarus plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Lapoukhov – Gomanov, Kalinin, Volkov, Pechenin – Lisakovich, Selyava, Ebong, Kontsevoy – Morozov, Shumansky
Burkina Faso plays in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Nikiema – Kouassi, Ouedraogo, Tapsoba, Nagalo – Doucet – Minungu, Zagre, Sangare, Ouattara – Konate
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