Burkina Faso vs Mauritania prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 13, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On November 13, 2026, Burkina Faso and Mauritania will meet in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. It’s a chance for the hosts to strengthen their position among the group leaders.
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania: team news and expert analysis
Burkina Faso reached the Round of 16 at the last Africa Cup of Nations, where they were thrashed by Côte d’Ivoire. They opened the new qualifying campaign by sharing the points with Benin, drawing 1-1 at home. Then they secured a 1-0 away win over the Central African Republic. However, they suffered a heavy 0-7 defeat to Argentina in a friendly in October.
Mauritania failed to qualify for the Arab Cup, losing to Kuwait in a playoff a year ago. They have hardly impressed this autumn either. They beat underdogs the Central African Republic 3-1 at home, but then lost to Benin.
Tapsoba and his teammates average 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match. Their visitors have looked less impressive, averaging 0.8 goals scored while conceding almost twice as many: 1.4.
Previous matches: Burkina Faso vs Mauritania
Burkina Faso won half of their last six meetings, including progressing on penalties after a 1-1 draw. However, Mauritania won their most recent encounter.
It looks like Burkina Faso’s turn to win again. We’re backing a "home" victory (odds: 1.6).
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania: key stats and trends
- Burkina Faso have lost twice in their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Burkina Faso’s matches, with an average of 3.0 goals per game
- Mauritania have won two of their last three matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Mauritania’s matches, with an average of 2.2 goals per game
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania: possible starting lineups
Burkina Faso are expected to line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation: Koffi — Kaboré, Djiga, Edmond Tapsoba, Kouassi — Douce — Buda, Ismahila Ouédraogo, Abdoul Tapsoba, Zagré — Lassina Traoré
Mauritania are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Diop — Diaw, Lefort, Ba, El-Abd — Ngom, Bodda — Gassama, Mahmoud, Camara — Koita
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