Guinea-Bissau vs Burkina Faso Prediction, Lineups & live streaming

The FIFA World Cup qualifier between Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso on March 24, 2025, at the Estadio 24 de Setembro presents an intriguing matchup. Analysts predict a favorable outcome for Burkina Faso, citing their recent form which includes two wins and two draws in their last four matches . In contrast, Guinea-Bissau has struggled significantly, achieving only one victory in their last five outings. This disparity in performance raises questions about Guinea-Bissau's defensive capabilities, which have shown vulnerabilities that could be exploited by the more dynamic Burkinabe offense.

Burkina Faso beat Djibouti 4-1 at Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco in their previous game, with Josue Tiendrebeogo, Bertrand Traore, Mohamed Zougrana and Lassina Traore finding the net in the World Cup qualifier.

Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso played out a 1-1 draw at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco when they last met. This was a World Cup qualifier in November 2023.

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After five rounds, Guinea-Bissau are fourth with six points, and Burkina Faso are second with eight points and five points behind leaders Egypt. The group winners qualify for the World Cup directly, while the four best-placed runners-up move into the second round.

Guinea-Bissau lost 3-1 away at Sierra Leone last week, making it a fourth defeat in a row for them. Interestingly, it is their first defeat of this qualification campaign, after starting with three draws and one win. It is their impressive defensive strength that’s holding forte, with two clean sheets.

Burkina Faso possible starting lineup: Koffi; Kabore, Dayot, E Tapsoba, Nouma; Guira, Toure, Aziz Ki; B Traore, L Traore, Ouattara

Guinea-Bissau possible starting lineup: J Mendes; H Mendes, Sangante, Fernandes, Nanu; Bikel, Gomes; Quizera, Mane, Rodrigues; Dju

Further analysis indicates that Burkina Faso's head-to-head record is advantageous; they have remained unbeaten in previous encounters against Guinea-Bissau . Predictions lean towards a scoreline of 1-2 in favor of Burkina Faso due to their solid qualifying record and scoring prowess. While bookmakers suggest close odds for both teams' victories, the historical trends and statistical advantages indicate that Burkina Faso is likely to emerge victorious .

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