Our Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Prediction: 1-2
Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso in the Africa - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 8, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sierra Leone's Last Match – Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia
Sierra Leone will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying victory over Ethiopia, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sierra Leone recorded 54% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sierra Leone | 54% | 11 (4) | - | 61 |
 Ethiopia | 46% | 4 (0) | - | 34 |
Burkina Faso's Last Match – Burkina Faso vs Egypt
Burkina Faso will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Africa - World Cup Qualifying share of the spoils with Egypt on September 9. In that match, Burkina Faso recorded 55% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burkina Faso | 55% | 3 (0) | - | 51 |
 Egypt | 45% | 8 (2) | - | 41 |
Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Stats
Key Stats
| Sierra Leone | Burkina Faso | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 2.62 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sierra Leone are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Burkina Faso average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Sierra Leone 11-13
Burkina Faso 17-13
What are the odds for this match?
Sierra Leone to win: @6.25
Draw: @3.7
Burkina Faso to win: @1.55