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Round
Group Stage - 2
Venue
Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Bouake
Referee
Amin Mohamed Omar
Form

Recent form

Central African Republic
25Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -9 goal difference

Burkina Faso
46Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · +2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
Burkina Faso or Draw + Over 1.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Burkina Faso or Draw + Over 1.5 Goals (Combo Bet) at 71% confidence — a solid call.

71%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Central African Republic host Burkina Faso in round two of the AFCON Qualification group stage. The home side enter the contest seeking a response after opening their qualification campaign with a 3-1 away defeat. Burkina Faso began their group phase with a 1-1 draw at home against Benin and will be aiming to build momentum with a positive away result.

Defensive concerns have been prominent for Central African Republic in recent fixtures. The hosts have conceded multiple goals in four of their last five outings across all competitions, including a 3-0 defeat against Angola and a 5-0 loss to Ghana. In contrast, Burkina Faso have proved difficult to break down, losing only one of their previous five matches.

The sides met in August 2025 in the African Nations Championship, where Burkina Faso secured a 4-2 victory. With Central African Republic vulnerable at the back and Burkina Faso demonstrating steady consistency across recent international matches, the visitors hold the edge in form heading into this encounter.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

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60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
History

Head-to-head

0
Central African Republic
0
Draws
2
Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso have won 2 of the last 2 meetings.

  • 2026-09-28Central African Republic0-1Burkina Faso
  • 2025-08-06Burkina Faso4-2Central African Republic
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Predictions

3 published markets

Combo BetLOST
Combo Bet
Burkina Faso or Draw + Over 1.5 Goals
71%
Both must land · no better than

Burkina Faso or Draw — 74% confidence

Burkina Faso have avoided defeat in four of their last five fixtures across all competitions, picking up three draws and a convincing 5-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau. They also won the sole previous head-to-head meeting against Central African Republic by a 4-2 scoreline. With the hosts having lost their opening qualification game 3-1 and showing ongoing defensive frailties, Burkina Faso are well positioned to take at least a point.

Over 1.5 Goals — 71% confidence

Central African Republic have seen at least two total goals scored in each of their last five matches in all competitions, having conceded three goals in their group opener against their opponents and allowing two or more goals in four of those five games. Burkina Faso have likewise produced two or more goals in four of their last five outings, making at least two goals a strong probability here.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetLOST
Total Goals
Over 1.5 Goals
71%
Confidence

Central African Republic have seen at least two total goals scored in each of their last five matches in all competitions, having conceded three goals in their group opener against their opponents and allowing two or more goals in four of those five games. Burkina Faso have likewise produced two or more goals in four of their last five outings, making at least two goals a strong probability here.

Combo BetWON
Double Chance
Burkina Faso or Draw
74%
Confidence

Burkina Faso have avoided defeat in four of their last five fixtures across all competitions, picking up three draws and a convincing 5-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau. They also won the sole previous head-to-head meeting against Central African Republic by a 4-2 scoreline. With the hosts having lost their opening qualification game 3-1 and showing ongoing defensive frailties, Burkina Faso are well positioned to take at least a point.

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Published September 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.