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Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Ivory Coast to edge AFCON R16 clash

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Last updated: Tue 06 Jan 2026 03:51

Ivory Coast eyes a quarter-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations as they face Burkina Faso. Despite some struggles, Ivory Coast remains unbeaten in their last 10 AFCON games, coming off a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Gabon. Burkina Faso is also in fine form, consistently reaching knockout stages in recent tournaments. Both teams showcase strong attacking potential, with Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo looking to add to his goal tally. Expect a closely contested match with goals on both sides, but Ivory Coast has the edge.

Andrew Hendrie 06 Jan 2026
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  • Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso predictions for Tuesday's AFCON R16 game
  • Ivory Coast tipped to extend AFCON trophy defence into quarter-finals
  • Burkina Faso can find the back of the net, scoring 2+ goals in five of their last six
  • The game is scheduled for kick off at 6.00am AEDT on Wednesday January 7
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Ivory Coast face Burkina Faso on Tuesday (Photo by Getty Images)


Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Tips, Prediction & Live Stream


Ivory Coast continue their Africa Cup of Nations trophy defence when they square off against a dangerous Burkina Faso side on Tuesday night in Marrakech.

It hasn't been the smoothest tournament for Ivory Coast heading into this R16 showdown, but they remain unbeaten at the AFCON in their last 10 games and will now be looking to set up a blockbuster quarter-final encounter with Egypt by winning here. The Elephants produced a spectacular 3-2 comeback victory over Gabon to secure their spot in the R16, while Burkina Faso have continued their consistency at this tournament, advancing to the knockout stage in five of their last six appearances, finishing second behind Algeria in Group E.

I think BTTS - Yes is good value at $2.20 here. Ivory Coast haven't been all that convincing at the back this tournament, while Burkina Faso have managed to score five goals in their last three meetings with the AFCON defending champions. Burkina Faso have shown they're in good form with six wins from their last seven in all competitions, so they have the ability to find the back of the net. However, Ivory Coast still have the superior side and are expected to find a way to win this one, with Man United winger Amad Diallo looking to add to the two goals he scored in the group stage.
  • Ivory Coast are unbeaten in their last 10 AFCON games, winning seven
  • Ivory Coast have seen BTTS land in their last two games
  • Burkina Faso have scored five goals in their last three meetings with Ivory Coast
  • Burkina Faso have scored 2+ goals in five of their last six games
  • The winner in two of the last three meetings have scored exactly two goals
  • Amad Diallo has scored two goals in three appearances so far this AFCON

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Head To Head

These two nations have met a total of 20 times throughout history, with Ivory Coast winning nine and Burkina Faso prevailing three times, alongside eight draws. This will be their first encounter at an AFCON since 2012.

Ivory Coast Form Analysis

Ivory Coast got the job done in the 'Group of Death', finishing top ahead of Cameroon, Mozambique and Gabon to extend their trophy defence into the R16.

The Elephants opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique before settling for a 1-1 draw with Cameroon as Amad Diallo found the back of the net in both games.

Emerse Fae’s side were then forced to dig deep in their final group game, recovering from a 2-0 deficit to overcome Gabon 3-2. Jean-Philippe Krasso got his side back into the game shortly before half time, with late goals from Evann Guessand and Bazoumana Toure securing the win.

With their last two AFCON R16 ties going to penalties, Ivory Coast will be desperate to avoid the lottery of a shootout here.

Ivory Coast Team News

Ivory Coast should be fresh on all fronts after Fae decided to rotate his squad and rest 10 players in the win over Gabon.

  • Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Caykur Rizespor), Mohamed Kone (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)

  • Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolves), Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP), Guela Doue (Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Christopher Operi (Istanbul Basaksehir), Armel Zohouri (FC Iberia)

  • Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Rennes), Jean-Philippe Gbamin (FC Metz), Christ Inao Oulai (Trabzonspor), Franck Kessie (Al-Ahli), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Michael Seri (NK Maribor)

  • Forwards: Vakoun Bayo (Udinese), Oumar Diakite (Cercle Brugge), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Sebastien Haller (FC Utrecht), Jean-Philippe Krasso (Paris FC), Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim), Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte).

Burkina Faso Form Analysis

Burkina Faso have become accustomed to reaching the AFCON R16, doing so now in five of their last six appearances at the tournament after finishing second in Group E behind Algeria and three points ahead of Sudan.

Brama Traore’s side got their campaign up and running with a 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in a crazy game that saw Burkina Faso score both their goals in the 95th and 98th minutes.

A 1-0 loss to Algeria followed, but The Stallions regrouped strongly to secure the second automatic qualifying spot in the group, toppling Sudan 2-0 as Lassina Traore and Arsene Kouassi got on the scoresheet.

Burkina Faso's best result at the AFCON was a runner-up showing in 2013 and they would love nothing more than to upset their West African neighbours to reach the quarter-finals here.

Burkina Faso Team News

Herve Koffi and Cyriaque Irie both went off with injuries in the final group game with Sudan and could be in some doubt for this clash.

  • Goalkeepers: Herve Koffi (Angers), Kylian Nikiema (ADO Den Haag), Farid Ouedraogo (Al Hilal)

  • Defenders: Abdoul Ayinde (KAA Gent), Issoufou Dayo (Umm Salal), Nasser Djiga (Rangers), Issa Kabore (Wrexham), Arsene Kouassi (Lorient), Adamo Nagalo (PSV), Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen), Steeve Yago (Aris Limassol)

  • Midfielders: Cedric Badolo (Spartak Trnava), Stéphane Aziz Ki (Wydad Casablanca), Ismaila Ouedraogo (Odense), Saidou Simpore (National Bank), Blati Touré (Pyramids), Gustavo Sangaré (Noah), Mohamed Zoungrana (Mouloudia Alger)

  • Forwards: Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes), Cyriaque Irie (Freiburg), Pierre Kabore (Hearts), Georgi Minoungou (Seattle Sounders), Dango Ouattara (Brentford), Bertrand Traore (Sunderland), Lassina Traore (Shakhtar)

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Live Stream

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Verdict

Ivory Coast are tipped to edge out Burkina Faso in a game where both sides find the back of the net.

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