Chad and Burundi have both lost four of their last five fixtures, which makes this an interesting fixture. I am tipping the hosts to just edge it.
Key Stats - Neither Side Winning Much
- Chad have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Chad have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
- Chad have conceded 12 goals in 5 matches.
- Burundi have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Burundi have scored 0 goals in 5 games.
- Burundi have conceded 6 goals in 5 matches.
First-ever Match
Chad and Burundi meet for the first time in a competitive match.
Chad Looking to turn their Form around
Chad faced Uganda and Mozambique in two international friendlies last November, losing 2-1 and drawing 2-2.
Before that, Chad drew 1-1 with Ghana, lost 3-1 to Madagascar, 2-0 to Mali, and 3-2 to the Central African Republic in four FIFA World Cup qualifiers between September and October.
Les Sao have lost four of their last five fixtures, with one draw. They scored six goals and conceded 12.
Chad have failed to win a match in their last 20 outings; however, they have shown some improvement lately by scoring goals, which gives them the edge over Burundi in their first-leg Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round qualifier.
Burundi Lack of Goals a Concern
Burundi recorded four consecutive defeats in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers played between September and October last year.
They lost 1-0 to the Ivory Coast, 2-0 to Gambia, 1-0 to Togo, and 2-0 to Gabon.
The Swallows have lost four of their last five fixtures, with one draw. They scored zero goals and conceded six.
Burundi are winless in their last five matches, and they have failed to score a goal during that period, which is a cause for concern. However, Chad are on a lengthy run without a victory.
Chad vs Burundi Squads
Chad
Goalkeepers: Eli Mathieu Adoassou, Gabin Allambatnan, Samson Dock-Gebi
Defenders: Tchitongou Charles Tchouplaou, Wanre Daikreo, Djawal Kaiba, Franky Tchaouna, Eric Titnabaye, Yves Allarabaye, Ahmad Ngouyamsa Nounchili, Ibrahim Cherif, Félix Noubara
Midfielders: Mahamat Thiam Maintah, Charfadine Mahamat Ali Idrissa, William Damba Koularambaye, Monopole Issa Teto, Lassine Kouma, Youssouf Adoum Mahamat, Daniel Mbaitoloum, Benjamin Merba
Forwards: Marius Mouandilmandji, Bertrand Junior Mani, Célestin Ecua, Franck Tchaouna, Brahim Mahamat, Fabien Djedanoum, Youssouf Ahmat Moussa, Amine Hiver
Burundi
Goalkeepers: Jonathan Nahimana, Onesime Rukundo, Hakizimana Daniel
Defenders: Kevin Icoyitungiye, Omar Moussa, Nzeyimana Djuma, Niyukuri Claus, Frederic Nsabiyumva, Nduwarugira Christophe, Akbar Muderi, Ndayishimiye Youssuf
Midfielders: Elie Eldinho Mokono, Mpawenimana Abdoul Karim, Henry Msanga, Parfait Bizoza, Ntibazonkiza Saidi, Abedi Bigirimana
Forwards: Bienvenue Kanakimana, Jean Claude Girumugisha, Romeo Vancy Mabanza, Nduwimana Franck, Asman Ndikumana, Jordi Liongola, Ineza Abdi, Cedric Amissi, Nduwumwe Mossi