Burundi vs Ivory Coast Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors dominated Burundi in both of their last two fixtures against them.

Burundi national football team are all set to host the Ivory Coast national football team in match week five of the FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers. The hosts are in the third place in Group F. The visitors on the other hand are at the top of the table having won three of their four matches.

The Burundi national football team will be at home but will surely be under pressure as they faced Ivory Coast once and fell prey to them. They have won two of their four World Cup qualifying matches. The hosts will have to win with a big goal difference if they want to climb to the top of the table.

The Ivory Coast national football team will be playing an away fixture but will not be under pressure. They have not lost any of their games in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying – CAF. The visitors will be looking to extend the lead and stay on the top of Group F. Although they have defeated Burundi previously, the hosts will be ready for a fight this time around.

Kick-off:

• Location: Meknes, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade d’Honneur Meknes
• Date: Saturday, March 22
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Friday, March 21: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

🏟️ 4 games played ⚽️ 12 goals scored🚫 0 goals conceded Côte d'Ivoire mean business in the 2026 #WCQ. 🇨🇮 pic.twitter.com/D23TPXPZ9j

— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) March 18, 2025

Form:

Burundi: L-L-L-D-L

Ivory Coast: W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Sudi Abdallah (Burundi)

Having scored three goals in three World Cup qualifying matches for the hosts, Sudi Abdallah is the top goal-scorer for them. He has once again received a call-up and is going to play an important role for Burundi in the attacking front.

Hamed Traore (Ivory Coast)

Hamed Traore will play an important role for the visitors in the absence of some top players from the lineup. He has scored two goals in two games for Ivory Coast. He is good at controlling the midfield and can also help his side in the attacking front by creating some plays.

Match Facts

• Ivory Coast defeated Burundi by a scoreline of 4-0 the last time around.
• They have won three of their last five games in all competitions.
• Burundi have not won any of their last five games in all competitions.

Burundi vs Ivory Coast: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @4/1 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @3/5 10bet
• Nicolas Pepe to score @4/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

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

Players like Seko Fofana and Amad Diallo will be missing out for Ivory Coast,

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Burundi won: 0

Ivory Coast won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Jonathan Nahimana (GK); Moussa, Nsabiyumva, Nduwarugira; Muderi, Ndayishimiye, Shassiri Nahimana, Liongola; Kanakimana, Amissi; Sudi

Ivory coast predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Fofana (GK); Doue, Agbadou, Ndicka; Singo, Kessie, Seri, Traore, Kamara; Pepe, Haller

Match Prediction

Both sides have faced some troubles in their last few games. The Burundi vs Ivory Coast fixture is likely to end in a draw here.

Prediction: Burundi 1-1 Ivory Coast

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

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