Ivory Coast vs Burundi | Prediction | WC Qualification Africa | 05/09
International - Africa World Cup Qualifiers
Ivory Coast and Burundi face each other in an official match of the 2026 WC Qualification Africa season. The game takes place at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Friday, 05/09/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Ivory Coast vs Burundi, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Ivory Coast vs Burundi
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Our prediction is: Ivory Coast to win
Ivory Coast vs Burundi has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Ivory Coast to win on the 1X2 market.
Ivory Coast will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.
Ivory Coast preview
Ivory Coast comes into the match having played 6 games in the WC Qualification Africa so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.
Ivory Coast's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the WC Qualification Africa, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.33.
The offense system of Ivory Coast is led by Seko Fofana as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.ivory coast midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Franck Kessie, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 0 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 0.
- 03/10/2026Ivory CoastCameroonL0103/10/2026International FriendliesIvory Coast
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Cameroon0 - 1L - 29/09/2026SomaliaIvory CoastW0229/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations QualificationSomalia
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Ivory Coast0 - 2W - 24/09/2026Ivory CoastGhanaW2024/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations QualificationIvory Coast
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Ghana2 - 0W - 30/06/2026Ivory CoastNorwayL1230/06/2026World CupIvory Coast
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Norway1 - 2L - 25/06/2026CuraçaoIvory CoastW0225/06/2026World CupCuraçao
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Ivory Coast0 - 2W
Burundi preview
On the other hand, Burundi comes into the match having played 6 games in the WC Qualification Africa so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.
Burundi's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the WC Qualification Africa, averaging 2.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.17.
The offense system of Burundi is led by Bienvenue Kanakimana as the top scorer of the season. The burundian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jordi Baininwa Liongola, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.17 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.
- 29/09/2026BurundiAlgeriaD2229/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations QualificationBurundi
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Algeria2 - 2D - 25/09/2026TogoBurundiL1025/09/2026Africa Cup of Nations QualificationTogo
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Burundi1 - 0L - 26/05/2026MoroccoBurundiL5026/05/2026International FriendliesMorocco
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Burundi5 - 0L - 31/03/2026BurundiChadW4031/03/2026Africa Cup of Nations QualificationBurundi
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Chad4 - 0W - 27/03/2026ChadBurundiW0427/03/2026Africa Cup of Nations QualificationChad
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Burundi0 - 4W
Head to head: Ivory Coast vs Burundi
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ivory Coast
Home
Burundi
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.671.67
- 83%Wins50%
- 83%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game2.332.17
- Conceded/game01.17
- xG1.871.12
- xGA0.701.03
Trends
- 0%Both Score67%
- 100%Clean Sheet17%
- 17%Failed to Score17%
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