Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia Prediction: An easy win for the hosts

Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia: Prediction and odds on the Match on 12 October 2025

Burkina Faso and Ethiopia will battle in the last Group A clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Burkina Faso are unbeaten in their last three games, while Ethiopia have lost two of their last three games. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Burkina Faso: form and statistics

Burkina Faso secured a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone in their last game, with the only goal of the game scored in the 42nd minute by Mohamed Zougrana. Prior to the win, the Peregrine Falcons had managed to hold Egypt to a goalless draw in the last international window. They remain unbeaten in their previous three games, but their chance of picking the automatic ticket in Group A is gone. Egypt has already secured the sole ticket, but Burkina Faso's journey is not over. They will now need to secure a win in this game to boost their confidence as they enter the rankings of the second-placed teams. The Stallions sit second in the group with 18 points in nine games, and they look like one of the candidates that will battle in the playoffs.

Burkina Faso: Team News and Injury Report

Issa Kabore is suspended in this game after he was booked in their last outing against Sierra Leone. Brama Traoré will make a replacement for him at the back. Apart from him, no other member of the team will miss out.

🔖 Burkina Faso possible starting lineup (4-1-4-1)

Nikiema; Simpore, Dayo, Tapsoba, Ayinde; Ouedraogo; Ouattara, Toure, Zougrana, Konate; Traore

👤 Head coach: Brama Traoré

Ethiopia: form and statistics

Ethiopia are already out of this competition going into the final day. They enter this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their last game, with Ramkel James scoring the only goal of the game in the 27th minute. Prior to the win, the Walia Ibex had lost two straight games. They are fifth on the table with nine points in nine games, scoring eight and conceding 11.

Ethiopia: Team News and Injury Report

The Walia Ibex do not have any fresh concerns in this game, and I think the head coach will stick with his first starting 11.

🔖 Ethiopia possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Getahun; Kebede, James, Reshid, Yusuf; Sherifa, Waza; Cugsa, Gezahegn, Desta; Ayten

👤 Head coach: Mesay Teferi

Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia: head-to-head statistics

Burkina Faso and Ethiopia have met five times since 2000. Burkina Faso won three, Ethiopia won one and one game ended in a draw. The last game between the two sides ended in a 3-0 win for Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia: Betting Tips & Odds

• Burkina Faso are unbeaten in their last three games, while Ethiopia have lost two of their last three games. A win for the hosts is available at 1.205 odds on 1xBet;
• Burkina Faso have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three games, while Ethiopia have failed to score in two of their previous three games;
• Four of the last five Burkina Faso games have seen BTTS-NO. This option is available at 1.29 odds.

Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia match prediction, 12 October 2025

With the chance to chase the automatic ticket in Group A gone, Burkina Faso is now left with the option of winning their games to finish among the best second-placed teams. With their recent performance and the fact that they will be playing at home, I think they will get a win in this game.

Our match prediction: Handicap -1.5 Burkina Faso for a coefficient of 1.71 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.98 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Burkina Faso to win the first 45 minutes at a coefficient of 1.61 in the Bet365 bookmaker.