The last three meetings between these two nations have all produced draws, including a 2-2 stalemate in Bouaké during the last Africa Cup of Nations, helping condemn Algeria to early elimination.
Algeria vs Burkina Faso preview
These two nations were both expected to progress from Group E at this Africa Cup of Nations and, well, this certainly appears to be the case after matchday one. On Christmas Eve, Algeria demolished Sudan 3-0 in Rabāṭ, with Riyad Mahrez breaking the deadlock inside two minutes, netting again later on, before Ibrahim Maza made the point secure towards the end.
The Desert Foxes won the Cup of Nations for the first time in 39 years back in 2019, beating Senegal 1-0 in the final in Cairo. However, since then, Algeria have suffered successive, ignominious group stage exits from the competition, failing to win a single match, a sequence finally brought to an end on Wednesday. Now led by Vladimir Petković, and having also qualified for next summer's World Cup, much better is expected at this edition, so will Algeria make it two wins out of two here?
As for Burkina Faso, they beat Equatorial Guinea in extremely dramatic fashion earlier this week. After falling behind with only five minutes remaining in Casablanca, Georgi Minoungou equalised in the 95th minute before, in the eighth minute of added on time, Edmond Tapsoba pinched the three points, sparking wild celebrations at Stade Mohammed V.
The Stallions were AFCON runners-up in 2013, also semi-finalists in 2017 and 2022, before being ousted by Mali at last year's edition in the round of 16 in Korhogo. Nevertheless, Brama Traoré's team cannot be underestimated, targeting another elongated run, but most surely make Algeria favourites for victory in this clash at Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
Algeria vs Burkina Faso head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 19.
- Algeria Wins: 7. Draws: 6. Burkina Faso Wins: 6.
Algeria team news
Having made his senior international debut as recently as October, Luca Zidane started in goal on Wednesday, with father Zinédine in the stands to watch his son.
Out-field, there are plenty of other familiar faces in Vladimir Petković's lineup, including Ramy Bensebaïni and Rayan Aït-Nouri in defence, as well as 2019 AFCON final match-winner Baghdad Bounedjah in attack.
Algeria predicted lineup vs Burkina Faso: (4-2-3-1): Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaïni, Aït-Nouri; Bennacer, Boudaoui, Mahrez, Chaïbi, Amoura; Bounedjah.
Algeria player to watch vs Burkina Faso
Riyad Mahrez remains his country's talisman, taking his tally to 36 international goals on Wednesday, so can he net against Burkina Faso, as he did in a World Cup qualifier in Blida back in 2021?
Burkina Faso team news
Following victory in their opener too, there's little reason for Brama Traoré to tinker.
Bertrand Traoré is the Stallions' captain, set to earn his 90th cap, chasing down Charles Kaboré all-time record of 102, while Pierre Landry Kaboré could be chosen alongside in attack, with Lassina Traoré once again in reserve.
Burkina Faso predicted lineup vs Algeria: (4-3-3): Koffi; Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Kouassi; Ouédraogo, Touré, Sangaré; B Traoré, Kaboré, Ouattara.
Burkina Faso player to watch vs Algeria
Dango Ouattara has 12 Premier League goals to his name for Bournemouth and Brentford, while he's also netted 12 times at international level, most-recently scoring a brace against Djibouti in September, so could he fire his nation to a famous win here?
Algeria vs Burkina Faso prediction
As underlined by the fact that their last three meetings have all been draws, this clash in Rabāṭ could very much go either-way, but we're backing Algeria for a narrow win: Algeria 2-1 Burkina Faso.
Algeria vs Burkina Faso FAQs - Africa Cup of Nations
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What is the date and kick-off time for Algeria vs Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations?
Algeria vs Burkina Faso takes place on Sunday 28 December 2025, with kick off at 17:30 (GMT), 12:30 (ET) & 9:30 (PT).