Malawi vs Burkina Faso: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Preview and Predictions

The final match in Group L of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers saw Malawi facing off against Burkina Faso at the Bingu National Stadium on Sunday, November 18, 2024. Malawi, known as the Flames, were already eliminated from the competition, having secured only one point from their previous five matches. This point came from a 0-0 draw against Burundi on Thursday, which ended Malawi’s five-match losing streak. However, their overall form has been dismal, with only one win in their last 10 games across all competitions.

On the other hand, Burkina Faso, or the Stallions, were in a stronger position, sitting second in the group with 10 points from five games. Despite a recent loss to Senegal, Burkina Faso were assured of finishing in second place in the group regardless of the outcome of this match. They have been impressive in qualifying, winning three of their last four games.

Predictions for the match leaned heavily in favor of Burkina Faso. According to Sportytrader‘s algorithm, there was a 54.26% chance of Burkina Faso winning, with odds of 1.79 at 1xbet. Malawi’s chances of winning were significantly lower at 25.25%, with odds of 5.39 at 1xbet. The probability of a draw was estimated at 20.49% with odds of 3.5 at Betsson.

The match was expected to be a dead-rubber encounter, with both teams likely to make significant changes to give fringe players some playing time. However, Burkina Faso were anticipated to maintain their strong form and sign off on a positive note after their recent defeat to Senegal.

For Malawi, the match marked the end of their AFCON qualifying campaign, while Burkina Faso looked to solidify their position and prepare for the next stages of the competition.