Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)

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This is a huge game for both sides with second place in Group A on the line as Sierra Leone take on Burkina Faso at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex this week.

Kick-off date/time: 8 October 2025 at 5:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

Key Stats

• Sierra Leone have lost only two of their last nine World Cup qualifying matches (W4 D3).
• Burkina Faso have lost only one of their last 15 World Cup qualifying matches (W8 D6).
• Burkina Faso have lost only one of their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches outside of Burkina Faso (W7 D5).

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Prediction

Egypt have been excellent in Group A of CAF qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Pharaohs sitting five points clear with two games to go, leaving Burkina Faso on 15 points in second and Sierra Leone a further three points behind as they both do battle to finish second and make the playoff spots in African qualifying.

Sierra Leone managed an important victory in their most recent outing, during the September international break, as they defeated Ethiopia by two goals to nil. Burkina Faso, on the other hand, managed to hold the aforementioned Egyptians to a goalless draw.

Sierra Leone will be very confident if they win this one as they face Djibouti next week, but the Burkinabe’s will set up to be difficult to beat to secure the point they need.

Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Tip: Double chance – Burkina Faso to win or draw & under 3.5 goals