Discover tips for the AFCON match featuring Burkina Faso and Mauritania. Access the best statistics, predictions, and odds right here.
On Tuesday, Stade Bouaké hosts the Group D clash between Burkina Faso and Mauritania in the first round of the 2023 AFCON. Both teams are eager to kick off their tournament with a victory and set the tone for a successful campaign.
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Burkina Faso Form
Consistency has not been a trademark for Burkina Faso recently. Their last three matches first saw them bag a 0-3 win against Ethiopia before they lost 2-1 against Iran. They recovered to beat DR Congo 1-2 in their previous game.
Mauritania Form
Mauritania came away from their previous three games without a single victory. They kicked things off with a 2-0 defeat against DR Congo before settling for two consecutive 0-0 draws with South Sudan and Tunisia.
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Burkina Faso and Mauritania. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 5 of the last 6 games, Burkina Faso did not lose.
- Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 Burkina Faso games.
- In 4 of the last 5 Burkina Faso games, there were over 2.5 goals.
- Mauritania failed to win their last 4 games.
- In 7 of the last 12 games, Mauritania failed to score.
- Mauritania saw under 2.5 goals in the last 3 games.
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania – In-form players
Dango Ouattara has four strikes in six Africa Cup of Nations matches for Burkina Faso, who will be relying on his services when clashing with Mauritania. The visitors are looking to Aboubakar Kamara, who has provided his team with three Africa Cup of Nations goals.
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Betting Tips
Full-time result
Burkina Faso have had a mixed recent form, securing three wins, four draws, and three losses in their last ten matches. Equatorial Guinea, in turn, have faced challenges with three wins, two draws, and five losses in their recent ten games.
Both teams to score
Burkina Faso have witnessed both teams scoring in six out of their last ten matches, while Equatorial Guinea have had both teams scoring in three out of their recent ten games.
Total goals
Both Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea have had five matches each with over 2.5 goals and five matches each with under 2.5 goals in their recent ten games.
Match predictions: Burkina Faso vs Mauritania
To sum up, the upcoming match between Burkina Faso and Mauritania seems to be a good betting opportunity.