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Burkina Faso vs Malawi Predictions & Tips - Burkina Faso can continue winning form

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 09 Sep 2024

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Burkina Faso is unbeaten against Malawi in six encounters (4 wins, 2 draws).
Burkina Faso recently drew 1-1 against Senegal and aims to continue their strong form.
Malawi has struggled recently, losing to Burundi 3-2 and faces a tough challenge.

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Burkina Faso has an undefeated record against Malawi (Getty Images)

Burkina Faso vs Malawi Preview

Burkina Faso come intot his game after gaining a point last time out thanks to a late equaliser on the road. At home, they should be too good for a Malawi side who have never won against the hosts.

Burkina Faso vs Malawi Preview
Head to Head
Burkina Faso Form
Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries
Malawi Form
Malawi Team News & Injuries

Burkina Faso have drawn 3 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have scored 6 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Burkina Faso have conceded 8 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Malawi have lost 2 of their last 5 away fixtures in all competitions.
Malawi have scored 2 goals in 5 away matches in all competitions.
Malawi have conceded 4 goals in 5 away games in all competitions.

Head to Head

In six previous encounters, Burkina Faso have won four while the other two ended in draws.

Burkina Faso Form

Burkina Faso pulled a last-gasp equaliser against Senegal away from home in the AFCON qualified last weekend, earning a point after the score ended 1-1.

Burkina Faso had 46% possession and 11 shots in the game, with four attempts on target.

Before that, Burkina Faso lost 2-1 against Libya, drew 1-1 against Niger, lost 2-1 against Egypt, and drew 2-2 against Sierra Leona.

The Stallions have drawn three of their last five fixtures, including two losses. They scored six goals and conceded eight.

Burkina Faso have often drawn their matches lately; however, they have never lost against Malawi, which includes four wins in six encounters.

Burkina Faso Team News & Injuries

Ousseni Bouda scored the dramatic second-half stoppage-time equaliser against Senegal.

Goalkeepers: Herve Koffi, Farid Ouedraogo, Kilian Nikiema

Defenders: Edmond Tapsoba, Nasser Djiga, Adama Nagalo, Mohamed Ouedraogo, Steeve Yago, Issa Kabore, D. Boni Trova, Yabre Mohamed

Midfielders: Sacha Bance, Blati Toure, Gustavo Sangari, Cedric Badolo, Stephane Aziz Ki, Saidou Simpore, Ousmane Camara, Dramane Salou

Forwards: Lassina Traore, Mohamed Konate, Ousseni Bouda, Dango Ouattara, Hassane Bande, Kader Ouattara

Malawi Form

Malawi had plenty of opportunities to score against Burundi in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match last week; however, they came up short against their opponents, losing by three goals to two.

Malawi had 58% possession and 22 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Before that result, Malawi lost 4-0 against Kenya, lost 2-1 against Zambia, won 3-1 against Sao Tome and Principe, and lost 1-0 against Equatorial Guinea.

Malawi have won one of their last five fixtures, including four losses. They scored six goals and conceded 11.

The Flames have secured one victory in their last five away matches, including two losses and two draws. They scored six goals and let in eight at the back.

Malawi did not get the result they wanted in their previous fixture and will have to make history against Burkina Faso, as they have never tasted success against the opponents. Can they do it?

Malawi Team News & Injuries

Chawanangwa Kaonga scored the first-half equaliser against Burundi.

Lanjesi Nkhoma was also on the scoresheet against Malawi.

Goalkeepers: Brighton Munthali, George Chikooka, Innocent Nyasulu

Defenders: Stanley Sanudi, Lawrence Chaziya, Nickson Mwase, Chembezi Denis, Maxwell Paipi, Macdonaland Lameck, Precious Sambani, Nixon Nyasulu, Gomezgani Chirwa

Midfielders: John Banda, Yamikani Chester, Chimwemwe Idana, Patrick Macheso, Uchizi Vunga, Patrick Mwaungulu, Robert Saizi, Lanjesi Nkhoma, Lloyd Aaron, Chikondi Kamanga, Wongani Lungu, Wisdom Mpinganjira,

Forwards: Zeliat Nkhoma, Chawanangwa Kaonga, Chifundo Mphasi, Gaddie Chirwa

Verdict

Burkina Faso v Malawi

Burkina Faso is tipped to secure all three points with a BTTS victory over Malawi and a 2-1 score, as they have never lost against their opponents.

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