Burkina Faso will host Ethiopia at the Stade du 4 August on Sunday in the FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. We have reached the end of the playoffs in the CAF zone, with both teams ready to play their final match.
Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Preview
Burkina Faso beat Sierra Leone 1-0 the previous day to strengthen their second place in Group A with 18 points. Egypt tops the group with 23 points and qualified for the final with an unassailable five-point lead. The hosts can no longer qualify directly but can still qualify for the playoffs.
The Stallions are certain to finish second, as they are six points ahead of third-placed Sierra Leone. However, Burkina Faso will aim for full points in this match to increase their chances of placing second. They currently occupy fifth place. Only the top four teams will qualify for the second round play-offs.
Ethiopia is yet to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and this time it won’t happen either as they have been eliminated from the qualifiers. They recorded their second victory of the qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau (1-0) the previous day to bring their total to nine points. They sit in fifth place – one place above the ground.
The Walia ibex are probably not planning to take revenge by heading towards Ouagadougou. In the reverse match, they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Burkina Faso. The visitors do not appear to have the quality to upset the hosts, who are determined to reach the second round.
Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia – Head to head and key figures
- Burkina Faso have won three, drawn and lost once in their last five matches against Ethiopia.
- Burkina Faso have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five home matches.
- Burkina Faso have scored eight goals and conceded three in their last five matches.
- Ethiopia have won twice and lost three times in their last five away matches.
- Burkina Faso have won twice, drawn and lost twice in their last five matches, while Ethiopia have won three times and lost twice. Guide to forms: Burkina Faso – WDWLL, Ethiopia – WLLWW.
Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Prediction
Burkina Faso are in good spirits and in better shape than the visitors. They will be eager to conclude the qualifiers in a positive manner.
Ethiopia could have taken advantage of this last meeting to refine themselves, but they did not qualify for the next African Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Burkina Faso are the favorites in terms of form and home advantage.
Prediction: Burkina Faso 3-1 Ethiopia
Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Predictions
Tip 1: Result – Burkina Faso wins
Tip 2: Play to have more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Burkina Faso will score first – Yes
Tip 4: Ethiopia scores – Yes
Edited by Peter P.
