Sports Innovation previews the AFCON match between Burkina Faso and Cameroon and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Third-place is the prize up for grabs as Burkina Faso and Cameroon meet for their final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match on Saturday.
The two nations suffered defeat in the semi-finals earlier in the week, ending their title hopes. Burkina Faso lost 3-1 to Senegal, while hosts Cameroon lost to Egypt on penalties. Now they meet in Yaounde to compete for third, the next best prize.
Given how close the two sides were in their recent meetings, another tight affair could be on the cards here.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Burkina Faso vs Cameroon in Africa Cup of Nations.
- Burkina Faso scored in the last 9 of 11 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Burkina Faso’s last 3 of 5 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Burkina Faso’s last 2 of 4 matches;
- Burkina Faso conceded in the last 4 of 6 matches.
- Cameroon scored in the last 11 of 13 matches;
- Cameroon conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches;
- Both teams scored in Cameroon’s last 6 of 8 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Cameroon’s last 4 of 6 matches.
Current form — Burkina Faso vs Cameroon
It has been a rollercoaster couple of weeks for Burkina Faso with performances showing little sign of stability. In their last 3 matches, they first overcame Gabon on penalties after drawing 1-1 in normal time. They then beat Tunisia 1-0, before losing 3-1 to Senegal last time out.
Cameroon will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their last 3 matches, they first beat Comoros 2-1 before cruising to a 2-0 win over The Gambia. They lost to Egypt on penalties last time out, after drawing 0-0 in normal time.
How do the bookies view it?
It has the look of an equal match-up, in theory. Cameroon, however, still represent slightly better value in our opinion than Burkina Faso. Bookies have a Burkina Faso win priced at 4.00, while paying out 2.05 for the AFCON hosts to win. Should they split the points, the draw ramps up a potential accumulator at 3.30 with the bookmakers, depending on your preferred betting strategy.
Burkina Faso vs Cameroon – Fixture History
Burkina Faso took a knock when Cameroon handed them a 2-1 defeat in their last Africa Cup of Nations encounter. The former did win the reverse match though, as they secured bragging rights to their name by claiming a 1-0 win.
Top marksman
As we enter the third-place playoff of AFCON 2021, both Burkina Faso and Cameroon will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team in recent matches.
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