Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso: Prediction, Preview, lineups, tips and odds on October 8, 2025
World Cup Qualification CAF
In the 9th round of the African World Cup qualifiers, a match between the national teams of Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso will take place on October 8, 2025. The visitors only need to avoid defeat to secure second place in the group.
Our Prediction for Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso
Over the past quarter century, Sierra Leone has played at the Africa Cup of Nations only once – in 2021, and even then, did not win any matches and failed to qualify for the next two tournaments. Nevertheless, they are performing fairly well in the current qualifiers, with three wins and three draws in eight matches. This keeps their chances for second place alive, but they need to win now to make them realistic.
Their opponent, Burkina Faso, reached the AFCON semifinals in 2017 and 2021, and exited in the round of 16 at the last tournament. They are now preparing for the next continental event. At the same time, in the qualifiers, they have no chance of catching Egypt. However, they are trying to hold on to second place – and it is crucial for them to at least maintain their current three-point lead.
Kargbo and company score an average of 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per game. Traoré’s side has more high-scoring matches: 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match.
Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sierra Leone has won two out of four matches
- 50% of Sierra Leone's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.4
- Burkina Faso has not lost two matches in a row
- 50% of Burkina Faso's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.1
Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso: Probable Starting Lineups
Sierra Leone (probable lineup): Cisse – Tarawally, Bah, Alpha Turay, Jalloh – Samadia, Cisse, Fofana, Bundu – Kargbo, Kamara
Burkina Faso (probable lineup): Koffi – Yago, Tapsoba, Dayo, Kabore – Irié, Simporé, Touré, Zougrana, Ouattara – Traoré
Previous Matches: Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso
In 1996, Sierra Leone defeated this opponent at AFCON. Last summer, the teams drew 2-2 in Burkina Faso.
Free Prediction for Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso
It is crucial for both teams to achieve a positive result here. We expect an entertaining match with a total over 2.0 goals (odds – 1.75).
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