Algeria vs Burkina Faso Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025

All of the last three games between these sides have ended in a draw.

The Algeria national football team are now gearing up to face the Burkina Faso national football team for their second group stage outing for the 2025 AFCON. Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan will witness this clash.

The Fennec Foxes are coming in after securing a dominating win against Sudan in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations. It was a top performance by the whole squad, and they will be looking to keep their momentum flowing. The Algeria national football team will be confident coming into their next game.

الخضر يشرعون في التحضير لمواجهة بوركينافاسو الثانية ضمن دور المجموعات لكأس أمم إفريقيا 2025 #LesVerts⭐️⭐️ | #123vivalAlgérie🇩🇿| #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/jDFXYJO7hn

— Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) December 25, 2025

The Burkina Faso national football team took down Equatorial Guinea in their previous fixture. They scored two last-minute goals to bag the win.

The upcoming game is going to be a tough one for them. The Stallions must come up with a better strategy this time around if they want to secure three more points.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rabat, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan
• Date: Sunday, December 28
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Algeria: D-W-W-D-W

Burkina Faso: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

Riyad Mahrez scored a sensational brace for the Fennec Foxes in their opening game of the AFCON 2025, and this helped them secure an easy win. It was a top performance by the Al Ahli star. He will be keen to put up another top show.

Mahrez will lead the attack from the right and is going to be a thorn for the opponent’s defence.

محرز يرفع رصيده إلى 8 أهداف في نهائيات كأس إفريقيا وينفرد بلقب الهدّاف التاريخي للخضر في المنافسة #LesVerts⭐️⭐️ | #123vivalAlgérie🇩🇿| #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/RwAbdf34GL

— Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) December 24, 2025

Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso)

The Bayer Leverkusen defender is coming in after scoring a last-minute match-winning goal in the previous fixture for the Burkina Faso national football team. He is going to play a crucial part for his side yet again. Edmond Tapsoba is good at defensive back, which can help the Stallions contain Algeria’s attack.

Match Facts

• Burkina Faso have won all of their last five matches.
• Algeria have secured three wins in their last five fixtures.
• The Stallions have not secured a win in their last four outings against the Fennec Foxes.

Algeria vs Burkina Faso: Betting Tips and Odds

• Algeria to win @98/100 10bet
• Riyad Mahrez to score @16/5 QuinnBet
• Goals over 3.5 @7/2 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Samir Chergui and Houssem Aouar are likely to miss out for Algeria due to their fitness issues.

Burkina Faso have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 19

Algeria won: 7

Burkina Faso won: 6

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Algeria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Zidane (GK); Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri; Boudaoui, Bennacer; Mahrez, Chaïbi, Amoura; Bounedjah

Burkina Faso predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Koffi (GK); Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Kouassi; Sangare, Ouedraogo, Toure; Traore, Kabore, Ouattara

Match Prediction

These sides are going to put up an intense game. We predict it will be the Algeria national football team. They are likely to come out on top and secure a win against the Burkina Faso national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Algeria 3-1 Burkina Faso

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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