Algeria vs Burkina Faso Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Algeria vs Burkina Faso on and what time does it start? Algeria vs Burkina Faso will take place on Saturday 20th January, 2024 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Algeria vs Burkina Faso? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Algeria vs Burkina Faso on in the UK? Algeria vs Burkina Faso will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Algeria vs Burkina Faso in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Algeria vs Burkina Faso live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
ALGERIA
Djamel Belmadi has some selection issues for this one with Islam Slimani pushing to get back into the eleven. However, Baghdah Bounedjah’s goal in that opening match is likely to mean the Algerians remain unchanged for this one.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mandrea; Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Bentaleb, Bennacer; Mahrez, Chaibi, Belaili; Bounedjah
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
BURKINA FASO
Mamady Bangre was substituted at half-time of Burkina Faso’s narrow defeat of Mauritania on Tuesday afternoon but it is believed that was a tactical switch so there remains no injury concerns for the Burkinabe’s for this one.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E.Tapsoba, Yago; Guira, Toure; A.Tapsoba, Ki, Badolo; Konate
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Algeria have been bizarre in recent years. They were one of the standout teams in world football in late 2021 before being knocked out of the groups of this competition in 2022 and then failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Djamel Belmadi remained and they regrouped before heading into this tournament on the back of excellent form but they were then held to a 1-1 draw by Angola. Burkina Faso have perhaps underperformed their potential as a side in the last 12 months and they required a 96th minute winning penalty from Bertrand Traore to edge past Mauritania the other day. Algeria are under serious pressure for this one and there could be a fair bit of tension so a low-scoring affair, regardless of the match result, appears very likely.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
