Burundi vs Burkina Faso Prediction: Burundi will struggle again

Burundi and Burkina Faso will face off at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in the return leg of the qualifying of AFCON. Burkina Faso secured a win in the first leg. Can the road nation take a point in Burundi?

Burundi will look to respond to their first-leg defeat, taking their chances at home. In that game, Burundi started very sharp, with Bienvenue Kanakimana putting them in the lead just four minutes into the game. However, Burundi conceded four goals in the remaining minutes, only netting one of their three shots that hit the target. Heading into this game, Burundi have lost two of their first three matches in this qualifier, the first defeat against Senegal. However, they started their qualifier with a win over Malawi and sit 3rd in the standings. 

Burkina Faso played at the top level in the first leg of this game and will look to be at their best again. In that encounter, this team conceded just four minutes into the game but then scored three goals before the break, with Dango Ouattara scoring a brace, while Sacha Banse also found the back of the net. In the meantime, Issoufou Dayo’s strike in the 49th minute was the highlight of the second half. Burkina Faso sits in Group L with seven points from a possible nine. 

Burkina showed dominance in the first leg, and it is tough to write them off. While Burundi will look to take their chances at home, their wins in recent times have come against struggling or weaker opponents. With the level Burkina Faso played in the first leg, and as favorites again, a win with goals for them looks certain.