Our Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Prediction: 1-1
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 6, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ivory Coast's Last Match – Gabon vs Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Gabon on December 31. In that match, Ivory Coast recorded 67% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gabon | 33% | 8 (3) | 0.86 | 21 |
 Ivory Coast | 67% | 13 (5) | 1.79 | 56 |
Burkina Faso's Last Match – Sudan vs Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Sudan on December 31. In that match, Burkina Faso recorded 61% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sudan | 39% | 7 (1) | 1.66 | 18 |
 Burkina Faso | 61% | 7 (3) | 1.35 | 38 |
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Stats
Key Stats
| Ivory Coast | Burkina Faso | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ivory Coast are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Burkina Faso average 2.1 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Ivory Coast 18-4
Burkina Faso 21-7
What are the odds for this match?
Ivory Coast to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.3
Burkina Faso to win: @5
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