World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia

Burkina Faso host Ethiopia in this World Cup qualifying clash, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 12 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Goals Could Be in Short Supply

There’s an opportunity to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at odds of -133. This looks like an attractive bet, with Burkina Faso and Ethiopia set to play out a low-scoring contest.

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Burkina Faso Overcame Ethiopia in Last Meeting

Burkina Faso triumphed in their last game. It was on their travels where Sierra Leone were beaten 1-0 in the World Cup qualifier.

Ethiopia won their previous game, beating Guinea-Bissau at home. It was a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-0 in favour of away team Burkina Faso when they last faced Ethiopia.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Burkina Faso	9	5	3	1	20	7	13	20:7	18
5	Ethiopia	9	2	3	4	8	11	-3	8:11	9

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Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring World Cup qualifying clash, then you can get odds of -133 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We think that this bet has a strong chance of landing.

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Key Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia stats:

The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Burkina Faso games at home.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Burkina Faso games at home.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Burkina Faso games.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ethiopia games.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 17 Ethiopia games on the road.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Ethiopia games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 06:07, 11 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso logo

2 - 0 Ethiopia logo

Ethiopia

A 2-0 win in favor of Burkina Faso can be backed at odds of +285. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -133

Asian Handicap Burkina Faso -1.5 -125

Both Team To Score No -300

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Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia 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.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Burkina Faso

With an estimated 80% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -400 betting odds about Burkina Faso triumphing in this World Cup qualifying clash. Ethiopia are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +1600.

A bet on Burkina Faso with a -1.5 Asian Handicap at -125 means you need them to beat Ethiopia by at least two goals. This is a potential alternative to the 1x2 market and affords you a bigger price in the process.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score No is available at -300 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Burkina Faso Stats

Ethiopia Stats

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

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Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Lineups & Team News

Always review the Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia team news before locking in your bets. Receive the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury updates.