Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Oct 2025

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.

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 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	10	6	3	1	23	8	15	23:8	21
5	Ethiopia	10	2	3	5	9	14	-5	9:14	9

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Confirmed Lineups

Burkina Faso confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Herve Koffi (GK), Steeve Yago, Edmond Tapsoba, Issoufou Dayo, Mohamed Ouedraogo, Ismahila Ouedraogo, Bertrand Traore, Stephane Aziz Ki, Mohamed Zougrana, Dango Ouattara, Mohamed Konate.

Ethiopia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Firew Getahun (GK), Kennedy Kebede, Ramkel James, Ahmed Reshid, Abdulselam Yesuf, Haider Sherifa, Bereket Wolde, Chernet Gugsa, Wogene Gezahegn, Bereket Desta, Kitika Jima.

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.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the World Cup qualifying form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

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.

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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Correct Score Prediction

Burkina Faso 2 - 0 Ethiopia

A 2-0 win in favor of Burkina Faso can be backed at odds of +300. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

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.

With an estimated 83% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -500 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 +1800.

If you think Burkina Faso might beat Ethiopia by three or more goals, the Asian Handicap -1.75 option could be for you at -121. A two-goal victory would see half your stake win and the other half refunded.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. Both Teams to Score No is available at -250 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Full-Time Result

1

-500

X

+500

2

+1800

Half-Time Result

1

-163

X

+160

2

+1400

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-800

X2

+333.3

Draw No Bet

1

-2500

2

+1200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-121

2 Hcp +1.75

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+175

No

-250

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

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.

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