Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Prediction & Betting Tips

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Match Preview

Sierra Leone welcome Burkina Faso in Freetown for the penultimate round of Group A. The Stallions chase a crucial win to keep their play off hopes alive, while the hosts aim to end their campaign with another strong home performance. Their previous meeting finished 2–2, suggesting another balanced contest is possible.

Sierra Leone’s Home Form Turning Heads

Sierra Leone have been excellent at home, winning three of four matches in this qualification series. They defeated Ethiopia 2–0, Guinea Bissau 3–1, and Djibouti 2–1, with only Egypt managing to win in Freetown. The team’s confidence at home is clear as they continue to score in every fixture.

The hosts rely on pace and energy, often attacking in bursts rather than long spells of control. They have scored ten and conceded eight overall, showing both ambition and vulnerability. While qualification is out of reach, pride and momentum remain strong motivations for a positive result here.

Burkina Faso Must Deliver Under Pressure

Burkina Faso sit second in the group with fifteen points and know a win is vital to stay in the race for the CAF runners up play offs. Their away form has been mostly impressive with three wins from four, including a six goal display against Djibouti and solid victories over Ethiopia and Guinea Bissau.

The Stallions are the group’s top scorers with nineteen goals but have sometimes struggled to close matches when under pressure. They lost narrowly to Egypt earlier in the campaign, their only defeat so far. A fast start and defensive composure will be essential against a home side that thrives on rhythm and crowd energy.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Sierra Leone have won three of four home games in this qualification group.
• Burkina Faso have scored at least two goals in seven of their eight matches.
• Both teams scored in the reverse fixture, which ended 2–2.
• Sierra Leone have netted eight times across their last four home matches.

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Prediction

Sierra Leone play with freedom and have proven difficult to beat at home. Burkina Faso arrive under pressure but possess more attacking power and depth in transition. The visitors’ goal record suggests they will create chances, though the hosts’ form and spirit make this far from straightforward.

Given both teams’ scoring consistency, another open contest appears likely. Burkina Faso may control large parts of the match, yet Sierra Leone’s direct style can hurt them on the break. Expect a lively encounter with goals at both ends.

Marco Marin- October 5, 2025

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

OK

2.38 Odds

Sierra Leone or Draw

OK

2.66 Odds