Burkina Faso vs. Egypt: Match Prediction Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 9, 2025

On Tuesday, a crucial match in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will take place at the ‘4 August’ Stadium in Ouagadougou, where Burkina Faso will face Egypt. Here’s a betting tip for this important clash.

Match preview

Burkina Faso enters this game with strong momentum after a convincing 6-0 win over Djibouti. The team, led by Brahima Traore, showcased their attacking skills, with both Tapsoba and Ouattara scoring twice. However, their history against Egypt poses a challenge, as they have never won in five previous encounters.

For Burkina Faso, the key will be balancing aggressive offense with effective defense. While they have scored 19 goals in the qualifiers, defensive mistakes have been an ongoing issue. To earn points, they need to neutralize Egypt’s top players, particularly Salah.

Egypt, in contrast, has been steady and proficient in this campaign, winning six of their seven qualifying matches. Hossam Hassan’s team recently beat Ethiopia 2-0, showcasing their strong defense and effective finishing. Captain Mohamed Salah continues to be a standout player, approaching new scoring records.

The Pharaohs benefit from both individual talent and a disciplined defensive approach, having conceded only two goals so far in the qualifiers. A draw in Ouagadougou would still favor Egypt, but a win would secure their World Cup berth ahead of schedule.

Probable lineups

• Burkina Faso: Kaboré; Dayo, Tapsoba, Aindé, Kaboré; Ouattara, Simporé, I. B. Touré, Tiendrebeogo, Iri; Konaté
• Egypt: El-Shenawy; Hany, Rabia, Sobhi, Hamdi; Zizo, H. Fathi; Trezeguet, Salah, Marmoush; M. Mohamed.

Match facts and head-to-head

• Egypt has not lost in their last five matches against Burkina Faso.
• The Pharaohs have won six of their last seven World Cup 2026 qualifying matches.
• Burkina Faso is among the highest-scoring teams in the qualifiers with 19 goals.

Prediction

This looks set to be a competitive match: the hosts will aim to break their streak against Egypt. However, the visitors’ skill and experience, along with their defensive strength, suggest they are likely to secure a positive result.