Algeria vs Burkina Faso Preview | AFCON 2023

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

Algeria

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mandrea; Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Bentaleb, Bennacer; Mahrez, Chaibi, Belaili; Bounedjah

Burkina Faso

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E.Tapsoba, Yago; Guira, Toure; A.Tapsoba, Ki, Badolo; Konate

PREDICTION

Algeria have experienced a peculiar journey in recent years, transitioning from being a standout team in late 2021 to an early exit from the groups in the 2022 competition and missing out on FIFA World Cup qualification. Despite retaining Djamel Belmadi, they regrouped and entered this tournament with excellent form, only to be held to a 1-1 draw by Angola. Burkina Faso, on the other hand, fell short of their potential in the last 12 months, requiring a 96th-minute winning penalty from Bertrand Traore to narrowly overcome Mauritania. Algeria should face significant pressure in this encounter, suggesting a tense and low-scoring affair, regardless of the match result.