Introduction
This weekend, Algeria is poised to break free from a four-game winless streak in the AFCON as they face Burkina Faso at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake. Following their triumphant 2019 final against Senegal, the two-time champions have struggled, with two draws and two losses in their subsequent four games.
The Fennec Foxes are facing a similar tough situation now as they previously did between 2010 and 2013 AFCONs when they experienced a winless streak for five matches.
About the game
In their opening group clash against Angola, despite being deemed pre-match favorites, Algeria had to settle for a 1-1 draw. Mabululu’s second-half penalty nullified Baghdad Bounedjah’s initial goal. Despite dominating possession and completing 442 passes, equalling their highest in an AFCON game since Opta began recording passing data in 2010.
The Fennec Foxes could only muster chances amounting to 0.86 expected goals. Angola’s defensive prowess forced Algeria into attempting long-range shots, highlighting their struggle to convert possession into tangible goal-scoring opportunities. Algeria’s historical performance following a non-winning opening match doesn’t bode well for their progression hopes, having been eliminated at the group stage in the last three attempts.
On the other hand, Burkina Faso secured a narrow victory against Mauritania in their first match, with Bertrand Traoré’s 96th-minute penalty clinching the win. This victory marked a historic moment for Burkina Faso, as they won their opening match in an Africa Cup of Nations edition for the first time, having previously drawn five times and lost seven in their last 12.
Despite dominating possession with 62.1% in their win over Mauritania, Burkina Faso struggled to pose a significant offensive threat, ultimately relying on a VAR intervention to secure their winning penalty. Attempts.
The Best Betting Odds for Algeria vs Burkina Faso
| Markets | Odds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria win |
1.74 
|
1.75 
|
1.75 
|
1.736 
|
1.75 
|
|
| Draw |
3.30
|
3.30
|
3.45
|
3.34
|
3.34
|
|
| Burkina Faso win |
5.60
|
5.80
|
5.60
|
5.55
|
5.55
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.50
|
1.53
|
1.53
|
1.50
|
1.50
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.50
|
1.53
|
1.53
|
1.50
|
1.50
|
|
| Over 1.5 |
1.50
|
1.53
|
1.53
|
1.50
|
1.50
|
|
Conclusion
As both teams prepare for the showdown, a chance for redemption and an opportunity to reshape their AFCON destiny lies in their hands.
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