Niger vs Burkina Faso Prediction: Burkina Faso expected to end their poor run

Niger is set to clash with Burkina Faso at Stade Municipal de Berrechid in an international friendly match. Both teams are entering this fixture following recent defeats, and they will be eager to deliver improved performances in this encounter. Let's delve into a preview of this match and make a prediction.

Niger suffered a defeat against Togo in their previous outing, and as they approach this game, they will be aiming for a more favorable outcome. Despite a goalless first half, Niger managed to take the lead in the 55th minute of the second half. However, their performance faltered, leading to conceding two goals within six minutes, with Karim Dermane scoring a brace for Togo to overturn the game. Looking back, Niger has faced challenges in recent matches, losing three out of their last four games, with defeats against Tanzania and Senegal among them. However, they did secure a victory over Zambia, which stands as their best result in their last six matches.

Burkina Faso recently suffered a defeat against Libya, losing 1-2 in their most recent match. This loss marks their third consecutive defeat, adding to previous losses against Angola and Mali. Moreover, Burkina Faso has been unable to secure a win in their last four games, with a 2-2 draw against Algeria being their only non-loss result during this period. Their most notable recent victory was a 1-0 win over Mauritania, with Bertrand Traore playing a crucial role in that match. However, looking at their recent goal-scoring record, Burkina Faso has only managed to score five goals in their last five matches while conceding eight goals during the same period.

Both Burkina Faso and Niger are currently experiencing a downturn in form, presenting an opportunity for both teams to secure a positive result in this match. Burkina Faso, aiming to bounce back from their disappointing performance in the AFCON, will be eager to redeem themselves. On the other hand, Niger seems to be lacking the readiness to compete at a top-level standard at the moment. While Burkina Faso has also struggled with consistency, I believe this match will be closely contested and likely result in a low-scoring affair.