Burkina Faso will face Guinea-Bissau in a crucial World Cup qualifying encounter, with both teams eager to secure vital points in Group A. Under the leadership of former West Ham United attacker Luis Boa Morte, Guinea-Bissau have had a mixed campaign so far, managing one win, three draws, and a defeat in their five matches.

Currently sitting second in the group, Burkina Faso hold a slight advantage over Sierra Leone on goal difference. Their impressive qualification record makes them favorites for this clash, having lost just once in their last 12 World Cup qualifiers (W6 D5).

Despite struggling for wins in their recent qualifiers, Guinea-Bissau have proven to be a tough side at home, losing just two of their last nine home World Cup qualifying matches (W2 D5). Their resilience will be tested as they aim to bounce back from a defeat to Sierra Leone.

Burkina Faso have dominated their recent meetings against Guinea-Bissau, remaining unbeaten in their last three encounters (W2 D1).

Lassina Traoré has been in fine form, scoring in each of Burkina Faso’s last three qualifiers. Meanwhile, Bertrand Traoré has been a key figure for the Stallions, finding the net in seven of his last nine international appearances.

Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming fixture, urging his team to stay focused:

“We are playing against a team that is stronger than Djibouti, so we must be ready. We should not expect an easy match. We anticipate a tough contest because the Bissau-Guineans are looking to bounce back after their loss to Sierra Leone. We will prepare accordingly for this decisive match to secure all three points. Physically, we are fine despite the suspension of these two players. It will not affect the team’s morale. This is football, and we must be prepared.”

With both teams aiming for a crucial victory, the clash promises to be an intense battle as the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up.