Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso: WC Africa, Qualification Group Stage

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso National Football Teams match preview for the Africa Qualification Group stage. Get AI predictions, head-to-head stats, recent form, key players, and predicted and official lineups.

Match Overview

Tensions rise as Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso prepare to clash once again in the Africa Qualification Group Stage. The two sides last met in June 2024, playing out a 2-2 draw in an evenly contested encounter. This upcoming match promises to be just as competitive, with both teams eager to secure crucial qualification points.

• Sierra Leone enter this match following a morale-boosting victory over Ethiopia on September 9. The win added to their mixed campaign, where they have recorded two wins, three draws, and two defeats in the qualifiers. They have scored eight goals and conceded eight, showing a balanced but inconsistent performance.

• Burkina Faso come into this fixture after holding Egypt to a 1-1 draw on September 9. With four wins, two draws, and one loss in the qualification group, they have been one of the more consistent teams, scoring 19 goals (2.71 per match) and conceding just seven (1.00 per match).

AI Prediction

According to pre-match forecasts:

• Burkina Faso win: 41% chance

• Draw: 36% chance

• Sierra Leone win: 23% chance

This indicates that Burkina Faso enter the tie as favorites, though Sierra Leone’s resilience makes them a dangerous opponent.

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have met once since June 2024:

• June 10, 2024 – Burkina Faso 2-2 Sierra Leone (Qualification Group Stage)

Both teams showed attacking flair in that match, suggesting another open contest may be on the cards.

Recent Form

• Sierra Leone: 4 wins, 7 draws, 9 defeats in their last 20 matches.

• Burkina Faso: 9 wins, 2 draws, 9 defeats in their last 20 matches.

Key Players to Watch

• Sierra Leone:

  • Steven Caulker – defensive leader and organizer.

  • Kwame Quee – vital in midfield transitions.

  • Mustapha Bundu – attacking threat with pace and creativity.

• Burkina Faso:

  • Bertrand Traoré – captain and attacking talisman.

  • Edmond Tapsoba – solid presence in defense.

  • Issa Kaboré – dynamic right-back offering width and pace.

Predicted Lineups

Sierra Leone (4-3-3):
Mohamed Kamara (GK); Osman Kakay, Steven Caulker, Abu Bakarr Samura, Kevin Wright; Kwame Quee, Alhassan Koroma, John Kamara; Mustapha Bundu, Augustus Kargbo, Amadou Bakayoko.

Burkina Faso (4-2-3-1):
Hervé Koffi (GK); Issa Kaboré, Edmond Tapsoba, Steeve Yago, Adama Guira; Ibrahim Blati Touré, Gustavo Sangaré; Bertrand Traoré, Abdoul Tapsoba, Cyrille Bayala; Lassina Traoré.