Senegal vs Burkina Faso Prediction: The Lions of Teranga are the favorite to amass the maximum points

On Friday, the Lions of Teranga will square off against Burkina Faso at the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade Stadium. Senegal will kick off their AFCON qualifying campaign after their underwhelming display in the competition last year. They’ll be keen to turn the tables against a struggling Burkina Faso side on their ground. 

FIFA Ranking: 19th

Last five games: DWWDW

The Lions of Teranga have lost once in full-time over their previous twenty-two games. Senegal head here with a slim (0-1) victory over Mauritania in their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. 

Senegal finished at the top of their group in their previous appearance in this tournament, securing fourteen points from a combined eighteen.

The former African Champions are among the best teams in the continent and head here sky-high in confidence despite failing to defend their title in the previous edition.

FIFA Ranking: 67th

Last five games: LLLLD

The Stallions have been struggling to find their footing since their disappointing elimination in the AFCON Championship. Burkina Faso are yet to taste victory over their previous six matches. They head here with a (2-2) stalemate despite winning (2-0) at halftime time. 

Brama Traore men possess enough qualities to be a top team; unfortunately, things have not been going well for them lately. Burkina Faso have lost five and drawn once over their last six games in all competitions. 

Burkina Faso have a stern test ahead of their clash against the hosts, and they must start racking up points to stand a chance of advancing from this group.

Senegal have won once and drawn twice over their previous three meetings against Burkina Faso. The Lions of Teranga have been one of the most consistent teams in the continent over the years. They are blessed with a blend of young and experienced players. At the same time, Burkina Faso have been in a rut, and even though they’ll be geared to flip the script, this is the wrong game for them. 

Senegal are a top team on their ground, and we think they’ll take advantage of their struggling opponent.

Burkina Faso have struggled to score lately as most of their goals have come from the spot kick; we think this fixture will produce less than two goals for 1.67.

We expect Senegal to win and score less than three goals for 1.93.

Good luck!