Burundi vs Senegal Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

The Lions of Teranga drew their opening fixture against Burkina Faso.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Qualifiers have already begun. Burundi will be taking on Senegal in the upcoming match. The Lions of Teranga got eliminated in AFCON 2023 in the round of sixteen after losing in penalties to eventual champions Ivory Coast. On the other hand, Burundi didn’t even get past the group stage.

Both the teams have played plenty of matches recently, 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and other international games. Senegal have consistently given a winning performance. Their first group stage match was against Burkina Faso, which ended in a draw with a score of 1-1. Burundi on the other hand won their initial match against Malawi by a score of 3-2. It’s a positive start for Burundi and they will try to keep the momentum going. 

Kick-Off: 

Monday, 9 September at 6:30 PM (IST)

Location: Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi

Form: 

Burundi (Last five international matches): W-W-D-D-L

Senegal (Last five international matches): D-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Jean Claude Girumugisha (Burundi)

Jean Claude Girumugisha is merely a 19-year-old professional but has created a huge impact in the Burundi team. At the club level, he plays for Al-Hilal, a top-rated team in Saudi Pro League. He plays as a winger but also is capable of playing as a forward. In the last match against Malawi, Girumugisha scored an important goal, resulting in Burundi’s win. 

Sadio Mane (Senegal)

Sadio Mane is undoubtedly the player Burundi should keep an eye on. He plays as a winger and forward as well. He is the game changer and his experience gives his side an edge over others.

In the last match against Burkina Faso, Mane scored an important goal. Recently in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he has scored several goals for his team.

Match Facts

• The Lions of Teranga in the last five matches, including AFCON and World Cup qualifiers, haven’t lost any game.   
• Burundi’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 40% and they have drawn 20% of their matches. 
• The last match played between both teams ended with Burundi losing by a 2-0 score. 

Burundi vs Senegal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Senegal to win the match- 30/100 Betway sports
• Tip2: Both teams to score the goals- 6/4 Betway sports
• Tip3: The match will end with total goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

In Burundi’s side, their two important players, Abdallah Sudi and Claus Niyukuru will remain unavailable due to injuries. Coach Etienne Ndayiragije will most probably go with the same team, the one with whom he went against Malawi. 

In Senegal’s side, Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson will be taking the job of scoring goals. Coach Aliou Cisse won’t be making any changes in the team despite a disappointing draw against Burkina Faso.

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 4

Burundi: 1

Senegal: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Line-ups for Burundi vs Senegal

Burundi (4-2-3-1)

Nkurunziza (GK); Manirakoze, Nsabiyumva, Ndiayishimiye, Musore; Moussa Madjaliwa, Mossi; Kanakimana, Ntibazonkiza, Girumugisha; Shabani

Senegal (4-3-3)

Dieng (GK); Diarra, Seck, Koulibaly, Diallo; P. Sarr, I. Gueye, P. Gueye; Sarr, Jackson, Mane

Match Prediction for Burundi vs Senegal

The Senegalese team is having problems in terms of coordination as was seen in their last match, where they drew with Burkina Faso. This is not the same team that won the 2021 AFCON. However, they still have that quality.

Burundi on the other hand have performed consistently well recently. Looking at the past stats and current form, Senegal have got the chance to get a win. 

Prediction: Senegal 2-1 Burundi

Telecast Details

France: beIN Sports

Senegal: RTS 1

India: N/A

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24

Canada: beIN Sports Canada, Fubo Canada

USA: Fubo, Fanatiz and beIN SPORTS Connect

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