Burundi and Gambia face off at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Group F is a battleground featuring top African football talent, including Ivory Coast, Gabon, Kenya, and Seychelles. With both teams eyeing a ticket to the World Cup, the stakes are high in this encounter. The action kicks off at 13:00 UTC on November 16, 2023.
Burundi vs Gambia
Date: 16/11/2023
Time: 13:00 UTC
Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Burundi have seen over 2,5 match goals in 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions including 3-0 defeat by Cameroon in October, on the other hand Gambia have registered over 2,5 match goals in their last 2 games with 2-2 draw against Congo in their last outing. Bookmaker Ratings predict over 2,5 match goals in this clash Burundi vs Gambia.
Prediction #1: Over 2,5 match goals
We expect this FIFA World Cup Qualifying match to be a high scoring contest and thus there is a high likelihood of getting goals from both sides, Burundi having home advantage we expect them to net against Gambia who have had impressive results in their recent 5 games. Bookmaker Ratings predict Both Teams to Score in this highly anticipated contest.
Prediction #2: Both Teams to Score
Burundi enter this match from a 3-0 defeat by Cameroon in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying in October, in their recent 5 games in all competitions: 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw. Burundi will be meeting Gambia for the very first time in this competition.
Gambia have had impressive last 5 games in all competitions: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Mali in March this year. Burundi face this clash with a poor defense conceding in their last 4 games, Gambia will boast of their more solid defense losing only once in their last 5 games.
Predicted Starting Lineups for Burundi vs Gambia
Burundi: Rukundo Onesime, Ndizeye Eric, Nsabiyumva Frederic, Weymans Marco, Mikombozi Derrick, Aruna Madjaliwa, Irutingabo Abedi, Nahimana Shassir, Fiston Abdul Razak, Hussein Shaban, Sudi Abdallah
Gambia: Baboucarr Gaye, Omar Colley, James Gomez, Buba Sanneh, Saidy Janko, Mahmudu Bajo, Ebou Adams, Dawda Ngum, Ebrima Colley, Ablie Jallow, Musa Barrow