Burkina Faso - Niger prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 14 November 2025
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of Friday’s friendly matches will take place at a neutral venue, where the Burkina Faso national team will face off against Niger. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid chances for a win.
Match preview
In recent years, Burkina Faso has returned to the ranks of the continent’s elite teams. Despite missing out on World Cup qualification, the team showcased high-quality football in a tough group, where their main rivals were the powerful Egyptian side.
Now, the team’s objective is to maintain their competitive edge and continue building a balanced squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Against opponents like Niger, Burkina Faso’s players are expected to take the initiative and deliver results.
Niger, on the other hand, finished their qualifying campaign on a high note, stringing together three consecutive victories. Particularly valuable was their narrow win over Zambia, which secured them second place in the group, behind only Morocco.
However, the level of competition in that group was noticeably lower, and the upcoming clash with Burkina Faso is a genuine test. The winning streak has boosted confidence, but the class of their opponents could expose some vulnerabilities.
Probable lineups
- Burkina Faso: Kabore; Dayo, Tapsoba, Ayinde, Kabore; Ouattara, Simpore, I. B. Toure, Tiendrebeogo, Iri; Konate
- Niger: Djibo, Aboulaye, Sako, Abdu, M’Baye, Alhassane, Magagi, Adebayor, Sosah, Goumey, Muotari
Match facts and head-to-head
- Burkina Faso is considered one of the favorites among Africa’s second-tier national teams.
- Niger ended their World Cup qualifying campaign with three straight wins.
- Previous head-to-head meetings have more often ended in favor of Burkina Faso.
Prediction
Burkina Faso clearly has the edge in squad quality. Despite Niger’s decent recent run, this match is expected to be dominated by the stronger side. Our bet: Burkina Faso to win.
