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As Burkina Faso prepares to host Benin on September 25, 2026, at the Africa Cup of Nations, both teams find themselves at a pivotal moment in their campaigns. With neither side boasting a recent match record, the upcoming encounter presents an intriguing prospect for evaluating their competitive edge.
Burkina Faso will enjoy home advantage, which historically has proven beneficial in international fixtures. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a solid defensive structure combined with rapid counter-attacks, aiming to exploit the transitional moments when opponents advance. The support of home fans at this crucial occasion could potentially galvanize their players to perform at a higher intensity.
On the other hand, Benin’s tactical strategy tends to center around organized pressing and maintaining possession, looking for gaps in the opposition’s defensive lines. The away odds are notable at 5.00, suggesting that bookmakers anticipate a challenging outing for Benin as they traverse away from home soil.
The odds reflect a clear favoring of Burkina Faso, positioned at 1.59, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a victory. However, with both teams vying for crucial points in this tournament, the match could unfold in unexpected ways. As such, predictions remain uncertain, and both teams will need to bring their best performance to secure a favorable result.
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| Burkina Faso 57% |
Draw 24.8% |
Benin 18.1% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.59 | 3.65 | 5.00 |
Latest Results
| 09.06.26 Belarus – Burkina Faso – 2:2 05.06.26 Russia – Burkina Faso – 3:0 31.03.26 Burkina Faso – Guinea Bissau – 1:1 28.03.26 Burkina Faso – Guinea Bissau – 5:0 06.01.26 Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso – 3:0 |
09.06.26 Togo – Benin – 5:1 05.06.26 Benin – Niger – 1:1 31.03.26 Guinea – Benin – 0:1 27.03.26 Benin – Liberia – 1:0 05.01.26 Egypt – Benin – 3:1 ET |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.11.25 Burkina Faso – Benin – 3:0 21.05.17 Benin – Burkina Faso – 2:2 17.11.15 Burkina Faso – Benin – 2:0 12.11.15 Benin – Burkina Faso – 2:1 |
Standings
Draw
Preliminary
Final
| 1 | Djibouti | South Sudan | 1 : 0, 0 : 4 |
| 2 | Chad | Burundi | 0 : 4, 0 : 4 |
| 3 | Somalia | Mauritius | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 4 | Seychelles | Lesotho | 1 : 2, 0 : 0 |
| 5 | Eritrea | Eswatini | 2 : 1, 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Sao Tome and Principe | Ethiopia | 0 : 1, 0 : 3 |
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