• Competition: ACON Qualification
• Date: 09.09.2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
• Venue: Bingu National Stadium (Lilongwe)

The development of Burundi as a soccer nation could have be noticed during this year. In the qualifiers for the World Cup, they achieved 2 victories in the first 4 matches played and are right behind Ivory Coast and Gabon. Placing in 2nd place would be a great success and they are still in competition for that result. As for the qualification for ACON, Burundi won in the 1st round in an important away game against Malawi and after the draw between Senegal and Burkina Faso this squad hold the 1st place in the group.

Senegal is one of the best national teams on the continent and anything but a placement at the ACON, but also the World Cup, would be equal to failure. In the qualification group for the World Cup, they are currently in 2nd place, while in this competition they achieved a draw against Burkina Faso. Senegal can certainly do much better and in the upcoming period they are expected to use all their trump cards and achieve victories in the main matches.

Burundi vs Senegal pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

The only question that arises before this match is whether Senegal will take their rival seriously. Because of the many players in strong European clubs, Senegal belongs to the cream of the African continent. Mane scored in the first leg but it was not enough to win. Bayern players are once again expected to be agile and provide a lot in attack. Senegal beat Burundi in the previous two matches but this is now a much tighter and more focused team. They will probably defend very well as a team and that is a chance for a match with few goals. Under 2.5 goals is a good option here.