Match: Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture:Cote d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso
Local Kick-off Time: 20:00, 6th January
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Prediction: Cote d'Ivoire to Win or Draw(within 90 minutes)
The two sides adopt contrasting styles in this match:Cote d'Ivoire plays possession-based attacking football, while Burkina Faso tends to capitalize on their physical superiority to create threats via aerial balls. In the Asian Handicap, Cote d'Ivoire is given a -0.5 goal line, a relatively optimistic nod to their chances. However, looking back at Burkina Faso’s three group-stage matches, they not only kept a clean sheet against Sudan but also conceded just a single penalty goal against Algeria, the group winners, highlighting their solid defensive capabilities. We are optimistic that Cote d'Ivoire will secure victory in this match, yet Burkina Faso also stands a fair chance of holding them to a draw within 90 minutes.
Opening Odds
| Odds Type | Details | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Opening 1X2 Odds | Home Win | 1.85 |
| Draw | 3.30 | |
| Away Win | 4.50 | |
| Asian Handicap | -0.5 (Home Team) | 1.85 |
| +0.5 (Away Team) | 1.95 | |
| Goals Over/Under | Goals Line | 2/2.5 |
| Over Odds | 2.00 | |
| Under Odds | 1.80 | |
| Corners Over/Under | Corners Line | 8.5 |
| Over Odds | 1.90 | |
| Under Odds | 1.80 |
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Cote d'Ivoire:
As the tournament’s most valuable squad (valued at €374 million), Cote d'Ivoire demonstrated strong adaptability in the group stage. In their final group match against Gabon, head coach Fae rotated 10 first-team players, yet the team still pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner, showcasing remarkable resilience. For the knockout stage, the starting lineup will be restored to full strength. The defensive line marshaled by Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka conceded only 3 goals in the group stage, while the double pivot of Franck Kessié and Ibrahim Sangaré combines robust tackling with reliable distribution. Young forward Amad Diallo is a player to watch—this former Manchester United man contributed 1 goal and 2 assists in the group stage, and his right-wing bursts will serve as a potent weapon to breach the opposition defense.
| Date/Competition | Home Team | Score (HT/FT) | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/01 CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Gabon | HT 2-1 / FT 2-3 | Cote d'Ivoire |
| 2025/12/29 CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Cote d'Ivoire | HT 0-0 / FT 1-1 | Cameroon |
| 2025/12/25 CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Cote d'Ivoire | HT 0-0 / FT 1-0 | Mozambique |
| 2025/11/18 International Friendly | Oman | HT 0-2 / FT 0-2 | Cote d'Ivoire |
| 2025/11/15 International Friendly | Saudi Arabia | HT 1-0 / FT 1-0 | Cote d'Ivoire |
Burkina Faso:
Burkina Faso advanced to the knockout round by finishing above Sudan in the group, proving their impressive tactical execution. The team employs a 5-4-1 defensive counter-attack system, with a three-centre-back setup to compress space in the penalty area, and the overlapping runs of the wing-backs are key to their offensive and defensive transitions. In attack, they rely on the creativity of captain Traoré; the winger completed 12 key passes in the group stage, and his dead-ball delivery poses a constant threat. However, the team is facing a goalkeeping crisis: first-choice goalkeeper Herve Koffi is a doubt with a thigh injury, and his backup Hervé Nikiema has made just 3 appearances for Angers this season, with his lack of experience likely to be a major vulnerability.
| Date/Competition | Home Team | Score (HT/FT) | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/01 CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Sudan | HT 0-1 / FT 0-2 | Burkina Faso |
| 2025/12/29 CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Algeria | HT 1-0 / FT 1-0 | Burkina Faso |
| 2025/12/24 CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Burkina Faso | HT 0-0 / FT 2-1 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 2025/11/19 International Friendly | Burkina Faso | HT 2-0 / FT 3-0 | Benin |
| 2025/11/15 International Friendly | Burkina Faso | HT 2-1 / FT 3-2 | Niger |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Cote d'Ivoire -0.5
European Handicap: Cote d'Ivoire Win
Predicted Scores: 1-0, 1-1, 2-0
Predicted Total Goals: 1, 2
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