World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Ivory Coast vs Burundi

Ivory Coast host Burundi in this World Cup qualifying encounter, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Go For Ivory Coast to Achieve a Big Win

Ivory Coast could be well clear of Burundi come the final whistle. Take the favourites at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. We can get odds of 1.85 which will see our stake split equally between -1.5 and -2.0.

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1-0 Win for Ivory Coast in Last Head-to-Head

Ivory Coast were victorious when last playing, landing a 1-0 World Cup qualifying home success over Gambia.

Burundi claimed a home win in their previous game. A 5-0 World Cup qualifying victory occurred against Seychelles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 away victory for Ivory Coast when they last faced Burundi.

Africa World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Ivory Coast	7	6	1	0	15	0	15	15:0	19
3	Burundi	7	3	1	3	13	8	5	13:8	10

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Confirmed Lineups

Ivory Coast confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yahia Fofana (GK), Luck Zogbe, Odilon Kossounou, Evan N'Dicka, Ghislain Konan, Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana, Amad, Ibrahim Sangare, Vakoun Issouf Bayo, Simon Adingra.

Burundi confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jonathan Nahimana (GK), Claus Niyukuri, Frederic Nsabiyumva, Christophe Nduwarugira, Akbar Muderi, Marco Weymans, Abedi Bigirimana, Henry Msanga, Parfait Bizoza, Jean-Claude Girumugisha, Bienvenue Kanakimana.

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Ivory Coast vs Burundi Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Ivory Coast vs Burundi betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

There’s every reason to expect a big win for Ivory Coast. If you agree, then you can get odds of 1.85 about the favourites at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap, with this World Cup qualifying game potentially one-sided.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the World Cup qualifying team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Ivory Coast vs Burundi stats:

The -1.75 line has been covered by Ivory Coast in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Burundi in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Ivory Coast -1.75 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

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Burundi can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the 11.00 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Ivory Coast -1.75

Total Goals Under 2.5

Both Team To Score No

Our bet builder selections include Ivory Coast to cover the -1.75 Asian Handicap, two or less goals along with BTTS No.

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Ivory Coast vs Burundi Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Ivory Coast Big Favourites to Win

With a proposed 83% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their 1.20 odds about Ivory Coast coming out on top in this World Cup qualifying encounter. Burundi are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 13.00.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Ivory Coast are 1.66 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Burundi are 10.50 and the draw is priced at 2.60.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at 1.36.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Ivory Coast Stats

Burundi Stats

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
2 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 9 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.11 goals scored and 1.78 conceded in the previous 9 away matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.89 goals per game in the previous 9 away matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 9 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 9 away matches

Ivory Coast vs Burundi Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Ivory Coast vs Burundi team news before you bet. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury information.