Algeria vs Burkina Faso Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Dec 2025

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Algeria vs Burkina Faso

Algeria go head-to-head with Burkina Faso in this Africa Cup of Nations Group E encounter at Moulay Hassan Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 28 December.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Algeria come out on top against Burkina Faso. We will therefore back the Desert Foxes at -111 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

Algeria won their Africa Cup of Nations opener, beating Sudan 3–0 at Moulay Hassan Stadium. The Desert Foxes had eight shots on target and enjoyed 58% possession, while Riyad Mahrez netted twice along with a goal for Ibrahim Maza.

Burkina Faso won their opening game 2–1 against Equatorial Guinea at Stade Mohamed V. Brama Traore's team enjoyed 66% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Georgi Minoungou and Edmond Tapsoba on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-2 draw when Algeria and Burkina Faso last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at Stade de la Paix. There’s been a draw on the past 3 occasions that these teams have faced each other.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Algeria	3	3	0	0	7	1	6	7:1	9
2	Burkina Faso	3	2	0	1	4	2	2	4:2	6

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Confirmed Lineups

Algeria confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luca Zidane (GK), Samir Chergui, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Jaouen Hadjam, Hicham Boudaoui, Ismael Bennacer, Riyad Mahrez, Ibrahim Maza, Rayan Ait Nouri, Mohamed Amoura.

Burkina Faso confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Herve Koffi (GK), Steeve Yago, Issoufou Dayo, Edmond Tapsoba, Arsene Kouassi, Gustavo Sangare, Ismahila Ouedraogo, Mohamed Zougrana, Bertrand Traore, Pierre Landry Kabore, Dango Ouattara.

Algeria vs Burkina Faso Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Algeria vs Burkina Faso betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Algeria are currently priced at -111. We think they can secure a victory in this Africa Cup of Nations match and the hosts looks a value play.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Africa Cup of Nations data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Algeria vs Burkina Faso stats:

• Algeria have won 3 of their last 4 games.
• Algeria have won 7 of their last 10 games.

The best football betting sites make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

We’d recommend taking a look at the Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score markets if you’re interested in siding with Algeria but want bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Algeria To Win @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Algeria 2 - 0 Burkina Faso

There are odds of +575 available that Algeria land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Himad Abdelli Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Himad Abdelli (Algeria) is available at -154 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Himad Abdelli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

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Mohamed Amoura to Score +220

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) has scored ten goals in his past seven games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +220.

Latest Mohamed Amoura Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

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Algeria vs Burkina Faso Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this Africa Cup of Nations clash, Algeria are the -119 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 54% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider, Burkina Faso are available at +350.

You can choose Algeria -0.5 or Burkina Faso +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -122 and -105. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+235

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+112

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-333

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-122

2 Hcp +0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-104

No

-130

There’s the chance to back Himad Abdelli at +500 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Himad Abdelli (Algeria)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

First

+210

Anytime

+510

Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Mohamed Konaté (Burkina Faso)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Fares Chaibi (Algeria)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ismaël Bennacer (Algeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Rayan Aït Nouri (Algeria)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ramy Bensebaïni (Algeria)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Zineddine Belaïd (Algeria)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+107

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+110

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Himad Abdelli (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-109

Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-122

Mohamed Konaté (Burkina Faso)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Fares Chaibi (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Ismaël Bennacer (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Ramy Bensebaïni (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Rayan Aït Nouri (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Zineddine Belaïd (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1111

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Algeria Stats

Burkina Faso Stats

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Algeria vs Burkina Faso Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Algeria vs Burkina Faso team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Africa Cup of Nations along with the latest injury news.

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