Gambia vs Burundi: Prediction for the Match on September 09, 2025

Gambia vs Burundi: Prediction and odds on the Match on 09 September 2025

Gambia will face off against Burundi in a must-win game at the Nyayo National Stadium (Kenya) on Tuesday. The Scorpions have managed two wins across their last FIFA World Cup qualifying games, and it’s unlikely they’ll make the top two, considering the quality of the teams in this group. On the contrary, the Burundi National Team will strive to secure the second spot even though they are eight points behind the leaders. 

Gambia: form and statistics

FIFA Ranking: 123rd

Last four games: WLDLW

The Scorpions recorded their second win of their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Gambia pulled off a surprise stunt on the road, scoring three goals while conceding once. The Scorpions started strong with Sinyan opening the scoreboard, Brighton Albion player Yankuba Minteh got the second, while Musa Barrow scored the third, all at the break. The second half was more of a relaxed performance from Gambia, although they conceded to make it a (1-3) victory over Kenya. 

Johnny McKinstry's men have underperformed lately despite boasting of some superstars in their ranks. Gambia have lost three of their previous seven games in the group. 

Gambia featured in last season's AFCON competition, where they failed to win any of their group games; unfortunately, they won’t witness the next edition after finishing in third place. 

Johnny McKinstry's men have picked up seven points from a combined twenty-one and moved to 123rd in the latest FIFA rankings.

Gambia Team News

Coach Jonny McKinstry got his tactics right this time, using each player to their strengths. Minteh and Barrow played a key role in the win, and I expect them to inspire their side to a comfortable victory over Burundi tomorrow. 

Gambia Potential Lineup (4-3-2-1)

Gaye—Colley, Sinyan, Saine, Sanneh—Sanyang, Adams, Bajo—Barrow, Minteh—Sidibeh

Head coach: Jonny McKinstry

Burundi: form and statistics

FIFA Ranking: 139th

Last five games: DWLWL

The Swallows might not witness the FIFA World Cup, as it’s going to be a tough task in a group that consists of the Ivory Coast and Gabon. Recently, Burundi suffered a slim loss against the Ivory Coast on the road, conceding just a goal. They actually did defend well and could have gotten an equaliser if they were effective enough in front of the goal. 

Patrick Sangwa’s men have now won three, drawn a game, and lost three times over their last seven games in this FIFA Qualifying round. 

Burundi have picked up ten points from a combined twenty-one, scoring thirteen and conceding eight goals.

Burundi Team News

The Swallows lack superstars in their team, and most of their wins have come against a struggling Seychelles. We expect a two-man partnership against Gambia after playing a man defence at Senegal. 

Burundi Potential Lineup (4-4-2)

Nahimana—Weymans, Nduwarugira, Nsabiyumva, Niyukuri—Muderi, Girumugisha, Bizoza, Bigirmana—Nsanga, Kanakimana

Head coach: Patrick Sangwa

Gambia vs Burundi: head to head statistics

Their only meeting in recent years was a (3-2) victory for Burundi on their home ground. The game was an open game where both teams expressed themselves freely in front of goal. 

Gambia vs Burundi: head to head statistics

• Nine of the last ten Burundi games have produced fewer than two goals. A total of under 2.5 goals might surface here, and the odds are available on the Betway bookmaker for 1.67.
• Gambia have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six games. You can try out BTTS, and this particular option is available for 2.02 on the 1xbet bookmaker website.
• Gambia are undefeated in three consecutive games. You can try your luck with a home win, which can be found on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.65.

Gambia vs Burundi: head to head statistics

Gambia recorded an emphatic victory over Kenya, scoring three times and conceding once. The Scorpions might not make the top two in this group, but they will just try their best. Meanwhile, Burundi will approach this game with the aim of securing all the points following their disappointing performance against Senegal. Both teams stand no chance in this group, but Gambia are the favourite to amass all the points following their decent win over Kenya.

Gambia will play this game in Kenya, and I think Burundi will struggle against the attacking prowess of the Scorpions. 

My match prediction is for Gambia to score before the break with a coefficient of 1.75 on the 1xbet bookmaker. 

My betting tip on this match is for this game to end with goals at both ends, with a coefficient of 2.01 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

My final betting tip is a home win and over 1.5 goals for 2.12 on the Betway bookmaker. 

Good luck!