Tunisia vs Burkina Faso prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 2, 2025
Tunisia
Burkina Faso
The friendly clash between Tunisia and Burkina Faso will take place on Monday at the Olympique de Radès stadium. I’m backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with strong odds for success.
Match preview
The Tunisian national team continues to cement its reputation as one of the most disciplined and organized squads on the African continent. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, they secured two clean-sheet victories—over Liberia (1-0) and Malawi (2-0)—showcasing defensive solidity and patient play until the final whistle. After six rounds, Tunisia sits atop the group standings, four points clear of Namibia.
Jalel Kadri’s side is renowned for its defensive rigor and pragmatic approach up front—prioritizing results over spectacle. Notably, in recent matches, substitutions have played a decisive role, with goals often coming late, reflecting the team’s excellent physical and tactical preparation. Despite the friendly status of this upcoming game, the “Carthage Eagles” are unlikely to stray from their conservative game plan.
Burkina Faso, meanwhile, has delivered some impressive attacking football in recent official fixtures: a rout of Djibouti (4-1) and a spirited comeback win over Guinea-Bissau (2-1) have propelled them to second in their group, trailing Egypt by five points. Striker Lassina Traoré, who netted a brace, has been particularly outstanding, contributing to the dynamic play of the “Stallions.”
Hubert Velud’s men are typically unafraid to take risks in friendlies, relying on pace and aggression in attack. However, facing such a balanced and defensively solid opponent as Tunisia, the Burkinabé will need patience and must capitalize on any rare gaps at the back.
Probable lineups
- Tunisia: Damen, Ghorbel, Talbi, Laïdouni, Abdi, Mejbri, Bronn, Sliti, Achouri, Slimane, Mastouri
- Burkina Faso: Koffi, Kabore, Djiga, Nagalo, Yago, Simporé, Zougrana, Tiendrebeogo, Bandé, Traoré, Ouattara
Match facts and head-to-head
- Tunisia has kept a clean sheet in 4 of its last 5 matches
- Burkina Faso has scored at least twice in 3 of its last 4 games
- The last meeting between the teams (AFCON 2022) ended in a Burkina Faso win (1-0)
Prediction
Despite the visitors’ strong attacking potential, Tunisia’s style in friendlies rarely allows games to open up. Given the North Africans’ approach—slow tempo, compact defense, and ball control—an abundance of goals is unlikely. Burkina Faso may create problems through individual skill, but the outcome will likely be a tight affair. Our pick is “Total under 2.5 goals” at odds of 1.60.
