Algeria vs Burkina Faso prediction
The Africa Cup of Nations fixture between Algeria and Burkina Faso will take place on Sunday, 28 December 2025 at 8:30 local time at the Stade Moulay Hassan. This is a Group E, matchday 2 encounter that carries significant weight for both sides as they seek to secure qualification for the knockout stages. Algeria, coached by Vladimir Petković, arrives having posted a convincing 3:0 victory in their most recent outing, while Burkina Faso sits atop the group after an opening win and will be looking to consolidate their position.
The following preview sets out form and team information, head-to-head context, and, importantly, our structured betting predictions for the match. The recommendations below are expressed in clear terms and are accompanied by the best odds supplied in the available data where applicable.
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Betting Tip 1: Algeria Win (DNB)
Betting prediction: Algeria to win (Draw No Bet). Algeria arrives in reasonable form, with three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent 3:0 success demonstrates that the side is capable of producing a clean, controlled performance. Vladimir Petković’s team will be confident of their chances at the Stade Moulay Hassan, particularly given the national side’s capacity to press and convert chances from open play. Taking into account Burkina Faso’s limited experience away from home in the tournament environment and Algeria’s stronger squad depth and tactical organisation, the primary selection is a draw no bet for Algeria. Best odds for Tip 1: 1win at 1.44.
Betting Tip 2: Both teams score? No
Betting tip: Both teams do not score (Both teams score? No). Although Burkina Faso has impressed with an unbeaten run in their most recent five fixtures, Algeria’s defence has also shown solidity, and the Algerian side’s last competitive win ended as a clean sheet. A prediction that both teams will not score is founded on the expectation that Algeria will press for control and limit Burkina Faso’s opportunities, while Burkina Faso may adopt a more cautious approach away from home. Within the supplied odds information, the best price available for the “No” outcome on both teams to score is Paripesa at 1.75.
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Betting Tip 3: Correct score: 1:0 Win for Algeria
Betting prediction: Correct score — 1:0 to Algeria. Our fourth selection specifies the most likely exact result in line with the balance of form and defensive expectations: a narrow Algerian victory by 1:0. This scoreline combines the forecast of an Algerian win with the second tip that both teams will not score, while remaining consistent with the prediction that the match might nevertheless deliver multiple goal opportunities (one of which could be an own goal or a late strike). The brief provided did not include a specific best-odds figure for the correct score market; bettors are recommended to compare odds across bookmakers such as 1xBet and Paripesa to obtain the most favourable price for the 1:0 selection.
Statistics for Algeria vs Burkina Faso
Algeria team news!
Algeria’s immediate team news centres on the continuity of leadership under coach Vladimir Petković. The national team comes into this fixture with momentum from a 3:0 win in their most recent match, and their overall last-five form across competitions reads as three wins, one draw, and one defeat. In tournament-specific terms, including the previous season’s matches, Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations form over the last five matches is more mixed (one win, two draws, and two losses), which indicates occasional inconsistency at major finals. Petković is expected to field a balanced lineup that emphasizes structural solidity while providing service to the attacking players who can convert half-chances.
Burkina Faso team news!
Burkina Faso head into the meeting with perfect recent domestic momentum: five wins from their last five matches across all competitions, demonstrating excellent match rhythm and confidence. In the competition table data supplied, Burkina Faso has three points, occupies first position in the group, and recorded a 2:1 scoreline in their opening match. The brief lists the coach for Burkina Faso as Brama Traore. The team, as a unit, appears well organised and clinically efficient in front of the goal. Their away record in the competition is recorded as zeros in the data provided, which likely reflects that the matchday venue is neutral or that they have not yet recorded an away fixture in this tournament cycle.
H2H statistics
The head-to-head record between Algeria and Burkina Faso in the last five meetings is finely balanced. Across those five encounters, Algeria have registered one win, Burkina Faso have one win, and three matches finished as draws. The most recent direct meeting produced a 2:2 draw, suggesting that encounters between these sides can be open and competitive. The H2H history implies neither side holds a clear psychological dominance, and that matches often require tactical discipline to avoid conceding.
Last results Algeria
In their last five matches across all competitions, Algeria have recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat. Their current form is therefore positive, with the most recent result being a 3:0 victory that has restored confidence. The team’s momentum is notable but the historical AFCON form remains mixed when viewed over the broader tournament cycle.
Last results Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s last five matches across all competitions show an impeccable sequence: five wins, zero draws, and zero defeats. Their form is excellent and suggests a squad in full confidence and rhythm. This unbeaten streak is a compelling indicator of their competitive sharpness heading into the Algeria fixture.
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Conclusion
On balance, Algeria are marginal favourites for this match due to home advantage, recent defensive solidity, and the presence of an experienced coach in Vladimir Petković. However, Burkina Faso’s outstanding recent form and their place at the top of the group make them a dangerous opponent capable of upsetting expectations. Our principal forecast favours an Algerian victory (Tip 1), with an ancillary expectation that both teams will not score (No), an over/under projection of over 2.5 goals, and an exact-score projection of 1:0 to Algeria. Bettors should note that the best odds for the main 1×2 market supplied here are 1xBet at 2.02 for an Algeria win, while the best quoted price for “Both teams to score — No” in the brief is 1xBet at 1.75. For over 2.5 goals and the correct-score market, consult live bookmaker pricing to secure the most favourable odds before placing stakes.
