Ivory Coast vs Burundi Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in favour of the Elephants.

The Ivory Coast national football team are all set to host the Burundi national football team in what is going to be the matchweek 7 fixture of the CAF FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. This match will take place at Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

The hosts have been on a brilliant run. The Ivory Coast national football team have won five of their six FIFA World Cup qualifers and are looking strong. They will be looking to use the home ground to their advantage in their next match. The hosts will be keen to get a win here.

The Burundi national football team have only been able to perform up to their standards. They will be under pressure because they will be the visitors. They have not been able to secure a win against the Elephants ever, so in the upcoming game, they will be under huge pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
• Stadium: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
• Date: Saturday, September 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, September 5; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

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

Burundi: L-D-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)

Amad Diallo will have an important role to play for his national football team. Even though he has not been able to come up with the top performances for Manchester United, now is the time for him to come back to his form. He is going to be a threat to the opponents.

Sudi Abdallah (Burundi)

In five World Cup qualifying fixtures, Sudi Abdallah has scored three goals. He has been one of the main men on the attacking front for the Burundi national football team. Abdallah will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance against the hosts.

Match Facts

• Ivory Coast have won all of their six games against Burundi.
• The hosts have secured two clean sheets in their last two games against Burundi.
• The visitors have won only one of their last five matches.

Ivory Coast vs Burundi: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ivory Coast to win
• Amad Diallo to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both national football teams are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Ivory Coast won: 6

Burundi won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Ivory Coast predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Fofana (GK); Singo, Gbamin, Agbadou, N’Dicka; Sangaré, Kessié; Diallo, Guessand, Adingra; Pepe

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

Nahimana (GK); Keita, Christophe, Moussa, Weymans; Bizoza, Msanga; Richard, Eldhino, Girumugisha; Abdallah

Match Prediction

It is going to be an interesting fixture for both sides. However, with the past record and current team strength, the Ivory Coast national football team are likely to secure a win against the Burundi national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers clash.

Prediction: Ivory Coast 3-0 Burundi

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.