Burkina Faso vs Mauritania: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 January

Burkina Faso

W L W D W

1st place in Group B

1-0

16/01/2024 10:00

Mauritania

D D L L W

1st place in Group I

African Nations Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Burkina Faso vs Mauritania on 16 January 2024 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Burkina Faso vs Mauritania preview before placing your bet.

Burkina Faso are currently 1st with 11 points after 6 matches.
Mauritania sit 1st with 11 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Burkina Faso to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Burkina Faso, who have won 2 of the last 5 meetings. Mauritania have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2024-01-16

Burkina Faso vs Mauritania - Prediction & Odds

Burkina Faso

Mauritania

2024-01-16 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/01/2024

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Burkina Faso	11	6	3	2	1	8	5	3
02 Cape Verde	10	6	3	1	2	8	6	2
03 Togo	8	6	2	2	2	8	8	0
04 Eswatini	3	6	0	3	3	3	8	-5

Group I	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Mauritania	11	6	3	2	1	10	5	5
02 Democratic Rep Congo	10	6	3	1	2	9	5	4
03 Gabon	7	6	2	1	3	3	5	-2
04 Sudan	6	6	2	0	4	3	10	-7

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Angola	7	3	2	1	0	6	3	3
02 Burkina Faso	4	3	1	1	1	3	4	-1
03 Mauritania	3	3	1	0	2	3	4	-1
04 Algeria	2	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1

Head To Head

17/10/2023 14:30

Mauritania

1 - 2

Burkina Faso

INT FRL

30/12/2021 09:00

Mauritania

0 - 0

Burkina Faso

INT FRL

28/09/2019 16:00

Burkina Faso

1 - 1

Mauritania

WAFU

22/03/2019 13:00

Burkina Faso

1 - 0

Mauritania

CAF NC

08/09/2018 13:00

Mauritania

2 - 0

Burkina Faso

CAF NC

Burkina Faso

40%

Draw

40%

Mauritania

20%

Burkina Faso Last 6 matches

10/01/2024 10:00

Democratic Rep Congo 1 - 2 Burkina Faso INT FRL

05/01/2024 10:30

Iran 2 - 1 Burkina Faso INT FRL

21/11/2023 09:00

Ethiopia 0 - 3 Burkina Faso WCPAF

17/11/2023 15:00

Burkina Faso 1 - 1 Guinea Bissau WCPAF

17/10/2023 14:30

Mauritania 1 - 2 Burkina Faso INT FRL

13/10/2023 10:00

Equatorial Guinea 0 - 0 Burkina Faso INT FRL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Mauritania

06/01/2024 14:30

Tunisia 0 - 0 Mauritania INT FRL

21/11/2023 11:59

South Sudan 0 - 0 Mauritania WCPAF

15/11/2023 11:59

Democratic Rep Congo 2 - 0 Mauritania WCPAF

17/10/2023 14:30

Mauritania 1 - 2 Burkina Faso INT FRL

14/10/2023 14:30

Madagascar 1 - 2 Mauritania INT FRL

09/09/2023 11:59

Mauritania 2 - 1 Gabon CAF NC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues African Nations Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Burkina Faso

Mauritania

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 10 matches

YesNo

6 (60%)4 (40%)

In last 10 matches

NoYes

5 (50%)5 (50%)

Burkina Faso

Recent matches

Mauritania

Under /Over

(70%)7 3(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)6 4(40%)

Under /Over

(20%)2 8(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)4 6(60%)

Under /Over

(50%)5 5(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)3 7(70%)

/Yes

(50%)5 5(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)4 6(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Burkina Faso

Mauritania

Shots

Burkina Faso

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 3.17

Mauritania

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

14 total

Avg. 2.33

Burkina Faso Pass Mauritania

Total passes

3261

Avg. 408 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

2304

Avg. 288 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Burkina Faso

Played games

Mauritania

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

Clean sheets

0.40

3.70

Corners

3.20

9.60

Throw-ins

7.50

2.70

Offsides

1.60

2.60

GK saves

2.30

Burkina Faso

DISCIPLINARY

Mauritania

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.30

2.10

0.00

0.20

15.80

158

Fouls

152

15.20

10.40

104

Tackles

165

16.50

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Burkina Faso vs Mauritania on 16 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this African Nations Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Burkina Faso's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Mauritania's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

African Nations Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live African Nations Cup standings and the African Nations Cup form table to understand exactly where Burkina Faso and Mauritania sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our African Nations Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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