{"id":781,"date":"2026-06-08T08:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/belarus\/781\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:22:33","slug":"preview-belarus-vs-burkina-faso-prediction-team-news-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/belarus\/781\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Belarus vs Burkina Faso – prediction, team news, lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Belarus<\/a> and Burkina Faso<\/a> are set to meet in an international friendly on Tuesday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The White Wings are unbeaten in their last five matches, while the Stallions have failed to win either of their last two games.<\/p>\n

Match preview<\/p>\n

Belarus endured a miserable World Cup qualifying campaign, losing all of their first four matches before drawing their final two fixtures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With just two points from six games, Belarus finished rock bottom of Group C, meaning their wait for a first-ever World Cup appearance continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite the disappointing run during qualifying, Viktor Goncharenko<\/a>‘s side have bounced back superbly in their subsequent friendly fixtures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The White Wings have defeated Cyprus (1-0), Armenia (2-1) and Syria (4-1)<\/a> in their last three friendly games, meaning they are now unbeaten in their last five matches heading into Tuesday’s encounter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hoping to further extend that run and secure a fourth straight win, Belarus will take on a Burkina Faso side who have struggled for consistency in their recent outings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Imago \/ Sebastian Frej<\/p>\n

Burkina Faso devastatingly missed out on securing their first-ever World Cup qualification by only five points in CAF Group A, having finished on 21 points and behind leaders Egypt, who picked up 26 points.<\/p>\n

The Stallions initially rebounded from that disappointment with back-to-back friendly wins before progressing from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group with six points from three games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, a humbling 3-0 loss to the Ivory Coast in the round of 16 has sparked a difficult period for Burkina Faso, who have now won just one of their last four matches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those results include a draw to Guinea-Bissau and a 3-0 loss to Russia<\/a>, and Amir Abdou<\/a> will be hoping his side can end that inconsistent streak with a confidence-boosting win against Belarus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The only previous meeting between these two teams took place in the King’s Cup in 2017, with Belarus winning 3-0 on penalties following a 0-0 draw.<\/p>\n

Belarus International Friendlies form:<\/p>\n

W W L W W W<\/p>\n

Belarus form (all competitions):<\/p>\n

L D D W W W<\/p>\n

Burkina Faso International Friendlies form:<\/p>\n

W W W W D L<\/p>\n

Burkina Faso form (all competitions):<\/p>\n

L W L W D L<\/p>\n

Team News<\/p>\n

\u00a9 Imago \/ Pro Sports Images<\/p>\n

Belarus recorded a commanding 4-1 triumph against Syria in their last match, and manager Goncharenko could opt to name a similar side on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vladislav Morozov should, therefore, lead the line, with Artem Shumansky, Max Ebong<\/a> and Artem Kontsevoy featuring just behind the striker.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Burkina Faso were defeated 3-0 by Russia in their last outing, meaning Abdou could name several changes for their clash with Belarus.<\/p>\n

Kilian Nikiema could keep his place in goal, while a change to the back four could see Dao Cyrille join Edmond Tapsoba<\/a> in central defence, with Arsene Kouassi and Adamo Nagalo at full-back.<\/p>\n

Belarus possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Lapoukhov; Kalinin, Volkov, Gomanov, Pechenin; Lisakovich, Selyava; Shumansky, Ebong, Kontsevoy; Morozov<\/p>\n

Burkina Faso possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Nikiema; Nagalo, Tapsoba, Cyrille, Kouassi; Ouattara, Sangare, Simpore, Zagre, Bouda; Kabore<\/p>\n

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We say: Belarus 1-1 Burkina Faso<\/p>\n


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Belarus are the team in better form, while Burkina Faso boast the superior quality on paper but have endured an inconsistent run of results.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Consequently, we anticipate this to be an evenly-matched game that will end all square.<\/p>\n

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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