Prediction Burkina Faso vs Benin 2025 – Betting Tips for the Friendly International on 18/11/2025

Preview: Burkina Faso carrying momentum into this friendly

Burkina Faso arrive at this November friendly with plenty of positive noise around them. Fresh off a 3-2 victory over Niger on 14 November, Les Étalons have shown a potent attacking edge in recent weeks, stringing together wins over Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and a thumping 6-0 away performance against Djibouti earlier in the autumn. That sequence — punctuated only by a goalless draw with Egypt — suggests a side comfortable with control in the final third and adaptable when the game requires patience. Their recent match reports highlight an ability to create chances and commit dangerous attacks, while the squad’s recent form shows more wins than defeats across the last ten outings, giving the home nation a clear psychological lift heading into this friendly.

Benin arrive bruised but with signs of resilience

Benin’s build-up is mixed. The heavy 4-0 reverse to Nigeria in October is a stark reminder of vulnerabilities against higher-calibre opposition, yet they answered with solid wins earlier in the window against Rwanda, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. That pattern points to a side that can dominate games at their level but trips up under sustained pressure. Their formline across recent fixtures includes a cluster of draws and defeats that suggest inconsistency, particularly when pressed to produce chances — their recent shot metrics indicate limited penetration in some matches. Expect Benin to be cautious; this fixture presents an opportunity to steady the ship, but it will require more cohesion to quiet Burkina Faso’s attacking threat.

Tactical angle and decisive factors

This friendly will likely be shaped by Burkina Faso’s forward momentum versus Benin’s need to regroup. Burkina’s latest match featured Pierre Landry Kabore as the standout performer, a sign that they have individuals capable of influencing the game and lifting team morale. For Benin, Jodel Dossou remains a noted figure from recent team evaluations even if the Nigeria game underlined the gaps they must plug. Set-piece discipline, early midfield battles and Benin’s ability to limit transitions will be decisive. If Burkina can maintain the tempo that produced multiple recent goals, they should tilt the balance in their favour.

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Betting suggestion: Based on recent form, attacking output and the home side’s momentum, the most prudent pick for this friendly is a 1X2 selection: back Burkina Faso to win. The hosts look sharper and more consistent in attack, and Benin’s defensive lapses against stronger opponents make them vulnerable in this matchup.