Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 06, 2026 | Stade de Marrakech | African Cup of Nations | 19:00 GMT

The group stages have come to a conclusion, and just 16 nations remain in the 2025/26 edition of the African Cup of Nations. Here, we have a cracker in store, as Group F victors Côte d’Ivoire take on Group E runners up Burkina Faso in what could offer an exciting final day in the round of 16.

Both of these nations ended their group stage and year on a high, with the Elephants winning a five-goal thriller against Gabon, while Burkina Faso rallied to a 2-0 victory over Sudan to secure safe passage to this round.

We believe that this could be a very tight affair, but an encounter in which we see Côte d’Ivoire coming out on top of.

Key Betting Tip: Côte d’Ivoire to Win at 1.75 odds on TalkSPORT Bet represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from an Ivory Coast win angle. The Elephants have improved to no end over the past year or so, not only securing passage to their first FIFA World Cup since 2014 but also going unbeaten in the ‘group of death’ alongside Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique. Burkina Faso did do well to get out of their group as runners up, but this could be a step too far.

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Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Lineups

Côte d’Ivoire Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alban Lafont; Christopher Operi, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ousmane Diomande, Armel Zohouri; Christ Inao Oulai, Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri; Wilfried Zaha, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Oumar Diakite.

Burkina Faso Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Herve Koffi; Arsene Kouassi, Edmond Tapsoba, Issoufou Dayo, Cedric Badolo; Ibrahim Toure, Saidou Simpore; Georgi Minoungou, Stephane Aziz Ki, Cyriaque Irie; Lassina Traore.

Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Current League Standings

Ivory Coast found themselves in a tough group alongside Mozambique, Cameroon and Gabon, however, after achieving seven points they flew through to this stage in flying colours. After defeating Mozambique 1-0 in matchday one, they followed it up with a good and entertaining draw with Cameroon before giving Gabon their third loss in the group in a 3-2 manner.

Burkina Faso, meanwhile, found themselves in a tough group, needing to be the best of the rest behind the favourites Algeria. An important opening 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea was had after they found two goals deep into stoppage-time before they were undone in matchday two to a Riyad Mahrez penalty, but a win over Sudan on the final match meant they finished in second place.

Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Through the last 15 years, these sides have met on just three occasions, with the most recent meeting in 2022. These sides met once before in AFCON in 2012, with the Elephants winning 2-0 before winning 2-1 in a friendly nine years later. In 2022, the Stallions gained their first win over Côte d’Ivoire, winning in 2-1 fashion of their own.

Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso: Recent Matches Analysis

Côte d’Ivoire Last 5 Matches:

• Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 Gabon (N)
• Côte d’Ivoire 1-1 Cameroon (N)
• Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 Mozambique (N)
• Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 Oman (A) - Friendly
• Côte d’Ivoire 0-1 Saudi Arabia (A) - Friendly

After comfortably qualifying for their first World Cup in over a decade, the Elephants played two friendlies in November. They headed to the Middle East, where they experienced mixed success, losing to Saudi before beating Oman. They then headed to Morocco to play in AFCON, where it has been so far so good for them.

Burkina Faso Last 5 Matches:

• Burkina Faso 2-0 Sudan (N)
• Burkina Faso 0-1 Algeria (N)
• Burkina Faso 2-1 Equatorial Guinea (N)
• Burkina Faso 3-0 Benin (A) - Friendly
• Burkina Faso 3-2 Niger (H) - Friendly

The Stallions had some very helpful warm up matches in November before AFCON after narrowly missing out on a World Cup Qualifying playoff spot as a top four second-placed nation. They played both Niger then Benin, winning both before going on to achieve six points from a very tough group.

Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an Elephants victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Côte d’Ivoire to Win @ 1.75 - Recent form suggests confidence in an Ivory Coast win.

Key Players to Watch: Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso

Christopher Operi (Côte d’Ivoire): Operi has had an excellent group stage for his nation so far. The defender has been critical at both ends of the pitch, recording two assists already, and if he can keep up his chance creation, the Elephants could win comfortably.

Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso): Tapsoba has been instrumental for his nation thus far. He has been one of their top performers, and as the biggest name in the Stallions squad, his performance on the 6th could prove crucial for their hopes of progression.

Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso Match Facts

Referee: Mahmood Ali Mahmood Ismail (SUD).

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: 4seven, Channel 4 app at 19:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Marrakech, Morocco, Stade de Marrakech can hold up to just over 41,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with this clash having much at stake for both sides.

Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso: Final Prediction

Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 Burkina Faso