Burkina Faso v Benin: Early-season test promises a closely contested encounter

Burkina Faso face Benin on 25 September at 19:00 GMT in a fixture that offers both sides an early opportunity to set the tone for the new season.

The match is expected to be decided by discipline, defensive organisation and the ability to take opportunities in a contest where neither team has an established season record to rely on. Burkina Faso will look to make their attacking threat count, while Benin will aim to remain compact and use their pace and physical strength when possession changes hands.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:

• Assists: (Burkina Faso) — 0 assists, (Benin) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: (Burkina Faso) — 0, (Benin) — 0
• Tackles: (Burkina Faso) — 0, (Benin) — 0.
• Most encounters won: (Burkina Faso) — 0, (Benin) — 0.

Top 5 scorers this season:

1. (0)
2. (0)
3. (0)
4. (0)
5. (0)

Team statistics:

Burkina Faso looking to start strongly

Burkina Faso will want a controlled performance from the opening whistle. At home, their priority is likely to be taking the initiative without leaving space for Benin to exploit on the counter-attack.

The hosts can expect to see more of the ball during periods of the game, particularly if they move possession quickly through midfield. Their success may depend on how effectively they turn that control into clear chances. Sustained pressure will have to be matched by accurate deliveries into the penalty area and intelligent movement from the forward players.

According to home statistics this season, Burkina Faso scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Benin has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15
16-30
31-45
46-60
61-75
76-90
91-105

Head-to-head stats:

Teams	Games	Win		Draws		Losses
		H	A	H	A	H	A
Burkina Faso	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Benin		0	0	0	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

Burkina Faso		Benin
74.0%	Winning the game	74.0%
0%	Attack potential	0%
0%	Potential in defense	0%
75%	Strength against each other	75%
73%	Goal Potential	73%

Summary: the probability of Benin winning – 0, draw – 50%, loss – 50%. Thus Burkina Faso, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:Burkina Faso, is likely to score None goals, Benin is likely to score no more than None.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
Betfair 1.44	0	0

Save the date

The match between the teams Burkina Faso and Benin will take place on September 25 at 19:00 (GMT) at the stadium .