Senegal vs Burkina Faso Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | 2025 AFCON Qualifiers

Preview

• Tournament: 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations
• Date: Friday, Sep 06
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade, Senegal

It’s time for the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to begin, and 2021 winners Senegal are set to face Burkina Faso in their first game. Both teams are placed in Group L, along with Burundi and Malawi.

Senegal, one of the strongest sides in Africa are destined to be the favourites in the opener. They have a team that possesses good exposure and experience. Their past records in the 2021 version, where they clinched the trophy and the 2022 FIFA World Cup are also praiseworthy.

Burkina Faso is the underdog in this fixture. They have not won a single of their last five games, and have displayed a poor defence in the recent games. Even a draw would satisfy the traveling side.

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Senegal vs Burkina Faso Team News

Senegal national football team news

Senegal will have the biggest setback in this fixture, as their biggest player Sadio Mane will remain absent from the fixture. However, the side still has some big names to dominate in this game.

Burkina Faso national football team news

Burkina Faso have a fully fit squad available for selection, this means that head coach Brahima Traore will have the luxury of a plethora of players to disturb the favourites.

Predicted Lineups

Senegal national football team predicted lineup:

Mendy (Goalkeeper), Seck, Koulibaly, Diallo, Sarr, Gueye, Camara, Diarra, Sarr, Ndiaye, Diallo

Burkina Faso national football team predicted lineup:

Nikiema (Goalkeeper), Ouedraogo, Tapsoba, Nagalo, Yago, Badolo, Banse, Ki, Ouattara, Traore, Bandé

Head-to-Head

Senegal and Burkina Faso have faced each other six times in the past. Senegal have won three and the remaining three ended in a draw. Burkina Faso are yet to win a game.

Last five h2h results:

Burkina Faso 1-3 Senegal – AFCON – February 3, 2022

Burkina Faso 2-2 Senegal– World Cup Qualifiers – September 5, 2017

Senegal 0-0 Burkina Faso– World Cup Qualifiers – September 3, 2017

Senegal 2-1 Burkina Faso– Friendlies – November 27, 2016

Burkina Faso 1-1 Senegal – Friendlies – May 21, 2014

Senegal vs Burkina Faso Prediction

Senegal national football team are the favourites to win the opening tie. The team has players with superior skills, exposure, and experience compared to the opponents. The added advantage of playing at the iconic stadium at home will act as a boost for them to take full points.

The Burkina Faso national football team are not having a good run in recent games. Facing heavyweights like Senegal might bring more misery to their confidence. They will look to stay solid and obstruct the hosts.

Predicted Score: Senegal 2-0 Burkina Faso

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