Algeria
Football Africa Cup of Nations Moulay Hassan Stadium Sun 28 Dec 12:30
Burkina Faso
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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.

Can Desert Foxes Gain the Upper Hand?

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.

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2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

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 logo Algeria 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3:0 3
2 Burkina Faso logo Burkina Faso 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 2:1 3
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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.
Algeria to Win Probability

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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

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
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Correct Score Prediction

Algeria Algeria logo 2 - 0 Burkina Faso logo Burkina Faso

There are odds of +600 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 BetMGM logo

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.

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Mohamed Amoura to Score +220 BetMGM logo

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

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Algeria -111
Total Goals Under 2.5 -161
Shots On Target Himad Abdelli Over 0.5 -154

We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Algeria to come out on top, less than three goals in total accompanied by Himad Abdelli (Algeria) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.

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Algeria vs Burkina Faso Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Algeria Could Have Edge According to Bookies

For this Africa Cup of Nations clash, Algeria are the -111 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 53% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider, Burkina Faso are available at +330.

You can choose Algeria -0.5 or Burkina Faso +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -114 and -114. 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. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Himad Abdelli Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

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.

Player Goals
Himad Abdelli (Algeria)
First
+205
Anytime
+500
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Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)
First
+240
Anytime
+500
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Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+105
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Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-100
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Himad Abdelli (Algeria)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-111
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Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-114
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Algeria logo Algeria Stats
Burkina Faso logo 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
Goals
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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.

Previous Algeria Lineups

24 Dec Africa Cup of Nations
Algeria 3-0 Sudan
18 Nov Friendlies
Saudi Arabia 0-2 Algeria
13 Nov Friendlies
Algeria 3-1 Zimbabwe
14 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Algeria 2-1 Uganda
09 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Somalia 0-3 Algeria
08 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Guinea 0-0 Algeria

Previous Burkina Faso Lineups

24 Dec Africa Cup of Nations
Burkina Faso 2-1 Equatorial Guinea
18 Nov Friendlies
Benin 0-3 Burkina Faso
14 Nov Friendlies
Burkina Faso 3-2 Niger
12 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Burkina Faso 3-1 Ethiopia
08 Oct Africa World Cup Qualification
Sierra Leone 0-1 Burkina Faso
09 Sep Africa World Cup Qualification
Burkina Faso 0-0 Egypt
Team Squads

Algeria Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vladimir Petkovic

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Luca Zidane 23 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Aissa Mandi 2 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Ramy Bensebaini 21 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Baghdad Bounedjah 9 F 1 90 1 0 0 1 0 0
Hicham Boudaoui 14 M 1 90 1 0 0 1 0 0

Burkina Faso Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Brama Traore

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ibrahim Blati Toure 22 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Arsene Kouassi 26 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Dango Ouattara 7 F 1 90 1 0 0 1 0 0
Edmond Tapsoba 12 D 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Herve Koffi 16 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
CAF FlagAfrica Cup of Nations Table
Africa Cup of Nations Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Morocco 2 1 1 0 3:1 4
2 Mali 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
3 Zambia 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
4 Comoros 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
Africa Cup of Nations Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
2 South Africa 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Angola 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
4 Zimbabwe 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
Africa Cup of Nations Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Tunisia 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
2 Nigeria 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
3 Tanzania 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
4 Uganda 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
Africa Cup of Nations Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Senegal 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 Congo 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
3 Benin 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
4 Botswana 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
Africa Cup of Nations Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Algeria 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 Burkina Faso 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
3 Equatorial Guinea 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
4 Sudan 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
Africa Cup of Nations Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Ivory Coast 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
2 Cameroon 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
3 Gabon 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
4 Mozambique 1 0 0 1 0:1 0