Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Prediction – GSB Uganda Expert Analysis & Betting Odds
The AFCON knockout round continues with an elite match; Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso face off. Ivory Coast had to come from behind late in their victory over Gabon, while Burkina Faso has the confidence of a decent group campaign coming into this one. Both have been impressive, but one is going home before the quarterfinals.
Recent form suggests it could be extremely tight, maybe even extra-time or penalties. Burkina Faso hold the edge in recent encounters and Ivory Coast will want to avoid another penalty shootout, given their history.
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: Form Guide
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has yet to lose a match (two wins and a draw). Their 3–2 come-from-behind win over Gabon displayed excellent mental strength but it also revealed defensive frailties. Two goals down makes you wonder how well they deal with adversity.
Ivory Coast have also advanced to
the knockout stage in 10 of their last 11 AFCON campaigns. Their recent form
reads WLWWDW. One note of caution is that four of their five goals at this
finals have come after half-time, so perhaps they are quicker to grow into
games than they are to start them quickly.
They have also advanced to the knockout stage in 10 of their last 11 AFCON campaigns. Their recent form reads WLWWDW. One note of caution is that four of their five goals at this finals have come after half-time, so perhaps they are quicker to grow into games than they are to start them quickly.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso demonstrating once again why they can be a tournament team. They have made the knockout stage in five of their last six AFCON campaigns and seem nicely balanced once more. Their 2–0 defeat of Sudan was calm and controlled, exactly what you want before a knockout match.
They’ve only lost once in nine games, having won seven and drew one of their matches, losing to Algeria. They are in strong form: WWWWLW. They have also been dangerous in the dying minutes of games, scoring three goals after the 75th minute in group play, more than any other team.
It’s also emotional and the squad finds strength from difficult personal predicaments from close teammates, according to reports. On the field, that togetherness has been evident in their effort and concentration.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have not clashed at an AFCON finals since 2012. The history books are in the favor of Ivory Coast overall, but recent meetings say something else.
Burkina Faso have won two of the last three and that gives them hope for the tie. In knockout soccer, what you’ve done lately frequently matters more that how impressive your record is in the long run.
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: Predicted Lineups
Ivory Coast (4-3-3):
Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, N’Dicka, Konan; Kessie, Sangare, Fofana; Amadé, Bayo, Diomande.
Ivory Coast should line up in their regular fashion. The midfield trio provides muscle and ballast, but the defense, too, will need to be sharper than it was in the group stage. There are not any significant injury concerns.
Burkina Faso (4-3-3):
Koffi; Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Kouassi; Sangare, Ouedraogo, Zougrana; Traore, Kabore, Ouattara.
And Burkina Faso are set to line up in the same formation. Its creative player is Bertrand Traore and its final line of defense is the air-tight defence, which has held firm thus far in the tournament. Fitness has been a big part of their success.
Match Outlook
Ivory Coast control possession well and have created chances, but their shaky defense is still a problem. Burkina Faso, by contrast, have been disciplined, pragmatic and tough to break down while carrying a threat in their own right.
This one feels like a game that could remain very close for long periods. Ivory Coast will probably have more time on the ball, but Burkina Faso can sit in and wait for their moments to counter.
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Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: Prediction
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: 3-1
Ivory’s depth and provenance may be the difference-maker as fatigue sets in somewhere around the second half. Yet Burkina Faso have quality and confidence that should take this deep into the match, and you would not be astonished to see it extend to extra time if both teams can take their opportunities at either end.
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