Central African Republic vs Burkina Faso — match summary
Africa · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications · kick-off 28 Sept 2026 23:00
Full time · score 0-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Central African Republic 14 · Burkina Faso 33
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Central African Republic 32 · Burkina Faso 36
Shots on target 1-2 · corners 7-5 · possession 47-53
NextGOAL tip: Central African Republic +1.5 · 2 stars
This is a continental cup match, the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications, not a normal league game. The two teams have met three times recently: Burkina Faso won 4-2 and 3-1, while in the most recent meeting Central African Republic won 1-0. This time things are different, because the recent form of both sides is not as steady as it was back then. Central African Republic have lost their last two matches in a row, especially the most recent one, a 1-3 defeat in this competition, while Burkina Faso have not won in four straight matches but have drawn as many as three of their last five. The scores have not been far apart. Burkina Faso's defence looks like it concedes late in games, while Central African Republic often come under heavy pressure in the first half of home matches. This game will likely open with Burkina Faso having more possession and trying to press from the start, but Central African Republic will probably sit deep and wait to counter. The first half may not see an easy goal, but in the second half, if the hosts can hold their shape, the game will likely finish without a big margin.