Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Jan 2026
Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso
Group F winners Ivory Coast square off against Group E runners-up Burkina Faso in this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Tuesday 6 January.
We’ll keep things simple and wager Ivory Coast to land a win when they go up against Burkina Faso. We feel pretty confident when it comes to this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of -125 are appealing.
Ivory Coast won their last game 3–2 against Gabon at Stade de Marrakech. The Elephants enjoyed 68% possession and had five shots on target, with Jean-Philippe Krasso, Evann Guessand and Bazoumana Toure scoring one goal apiece.
Burkina Faso come into this last-16 showdown on the back of a 2–0 win against Sudan at Stade Mohamed V. Brama Traore's team enjoyed 61% possession and had three shots on goal, while Lassina Traore and Arsene Kouassi were both on target.
| Africa Cup of Nations | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Burkina Faso |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 1 |  Ivory Coast |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5:3 | 7 |
2 wins and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts. Ivory Coast have had 57.7% possession, 480.3 passes and 8.0 corners per game. On average, Emerse Faé's side have conceded 1.0 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 2.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Amad has found the net 2 times, with Jean-Philippe Krasso, Evann Guessand and Bazoumana Toure scoring 1 each. Christopher Operi has recorded the most assists with 2.
Burkina Faso have won 2 and lost 1, averaging 14.0 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Stallions average 59.3% possession, 454.0 passes, 7.0 corners in their favour and 3.0 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 2.3 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.
The top scorers have been Lassina Traore, Arsene Kouassi, Georgi Minoungou and Edmond Tapsoba, with 1 goals apiece. Dango Ouattara has had 2 assists in the previous 3 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Ivory Coast confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yahia Fofana (GK), Guela Doue, Odilon Kossounou, Evan N'Dicka, Ghislain Konan, Franck Kessie, Ibrahim Sangare, Christ Inao Oulai, Amad, Evann Guessand, Yan Diomande.
Burkina Faso confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Herve Koffi (GK), Issoufou Dayo, Edmond Tapsoba, Adamo Nagalo, Steeve Yago, Arsene Kouassi, Dango Ouattara, Saidou Simpore, Ismahila Ouedraogo, Cyriaque Irie, Lassina Traore.
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
Ivory Coast should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 game, with odds of -125 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Africa Cup of Nations stats to get the full picture.
Key Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso stats:
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 55.6% prospect of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Burkina Faso
We’re taking a chance on the Elephants to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +380 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) can be backed at -161 to not record a shot on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Franck Kessie (Ivory Coast) has scored two goals in his past five games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +475 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Ivory Coast to come out on top, No on the BTTS market along with Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast) to be on the scoresheet.
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Ivory Coast 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.
With an approximate 55% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -120 betting odds for Ivory Coast triumphing in this Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Burkina Faso are trading at +390.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Ivory Coast -0.5 at -122 or alternatively Burkina Faso +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -105.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -164.
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Favourite Amad Diallo is priced at +480 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +220.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Ivory Coast Stats
Burkina Faso Stats
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 2.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 7.33 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 10.67 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 11.33 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 4.67 corners awarded and 2.33 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 57.67% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 home matches
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Africa Cup of Nations and the newest injury information.
Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Burkina Faso Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Ivory Coast Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Burkina Faso Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Ivory Coast Substitutes
- 2Ousmane Diomande
- 4Jean Michael Seri
- 5Armel Zohouri
- 6Seko Fofana
- 9Vakoun Issouf Bayo
- 10Wilfried Zaha
- 11Jean-Philippe Krasso
- 12Willy Boly
- 13Christopher Operi
- 14Oumar Diakite
- 16Mohamed Kone
- 20Emmanuel Agbadou
- 23Alban Lafont
- 24Bazoumana Toure
- 25Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Burkina Faso Substitutes
- 1Farid Ouedraogo
- 3Abdul Rachid Ayinde
- 5Nasser Djiga
- 6Mohamed Zougrana
- 8Cedric Badolo
- 9Issa Kabore
- 10Bertrand Traore
- 11Ousseni Bouda
- 17Stephane Aziz Ki
- 19Georgi Minoungou
- 20Gustavo Sangare
- 22Ibrahim Blati Toure
- 23Kilian Nikiema
- 27Pierre Landry Kabore
Previous Ivory Coast Lineups
Previous Burkina Faso Lineups
Ivory Coast Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Emerse Fae
Burkina Faso Player Stats & Squad
Africa Cup of Nations Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
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