Algeria vs Burkina Faso Prediction and Betting Tips | 28th December 2025

Algeria play Burkina Faso in their second match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Group E, looking to build on their big win from the opening day. The Desert Warriors beat Sudan 3-0 earlier this week to begin their campaign with a bang.

Former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez fired them in front after only two minutes, before doubling their advantage shortly after the hour mark.

Ibrahim Maza then added a third late on as Algeria cruised past a hapless Sudan and made a big statement on matchday one. Winners of the 1990 and 2019 editions, the North African giants will be buoyed by such a phenomenal display and look to carry that momentum into matchday two.

Burkina Faso also won their first group fixture this week, beating Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in stoppage time. Marvin Anieboh broke the deadlock for the National Thunder in the 85th minute in what seemed like a late winner for the side, but the Stallions responded with goals from Georgi Minoungou and Edmond Tapsoba in the fifth and eighth minutes of added time, respectively.

Ranked 62nd in the world, the West African side are aiming to reach the knockout stages in their fourth consecutive appearance in the competition, and a win here would certainly guarantee that.

Algeria vs Burkina Faso Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• The upcoming meeting between the sides will be their 20th in history; in the previous 19, Algeria won seven times over Burkina Faso and lost on six occasions.
• Incredibly, Algeria and Burkina Faso have drawn their last three clashes in all competitions, including a 2-2 draw at the 2023 AFCON.
• The Desert Warriors are unbeaten in their last 11 games, winning eight; the Stallions are unbeaten in their last seven matches, winning six.
• Algeria are ranked 34th in the world, while Burkina Faso are 28 places adrift of them, according to the latest FIFA World Ranking.

Algeria vs Burkina Faso Prediction

This is a clash of two in-form sides who have enjoyed a terrific run in 2025. Algeria and Burkina Faso both have some quality options in the attack, so we expect a tense game here, but as has been the case between them lately, this one could end in a draw too.

Prediction: Algeria 1-1 Burkina Faso

Algeria vs Burkina Faso Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Draw

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes

Edited by Peter P