Malawi vs Burundi betting tip 2025 - Picks and Predictions for the AFCON Qualifiers match on September 05th, 2024

Stadium and City where Malawi vs Burundi will occur

The game is set to be played in the Bingu National Stadium stadium, in the city of Lilongwe.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all information to help with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Malawi vs Burundi betting tip 2025

Malawi and Burundi are scheduled to play against each other on September 05th, 2024, Thursday at 13:00h (UTC), in a AFCON Qualifiers match to be held in World, check the Malawi vs Burundi betting tip 2025 to win with your bets.

With the participation of all 54 African teams affiliated with FIFA, the AFCON qualifiers determine who will be the 24 participants in the main phase of the tournament, which takes place every two years. With two stages, the qualifier has a preliminary round with 12 teams, from which the last six qualify for the group stage. At this stage, there are 48 teams divided into 12 groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the final phase.

The final phase of the African Cup of Nations is a bi-annual competition that brings together the continent's major forces. The tournament has been running since 1957, with variations in the intervals between one edition and another, but never failed to be played for more than four years.

Malawi last match

Although this is the opening match of the AFCON Qualifiers group stage, we can look at his preparation to get an idea of how the team will perform in this early tournament. Malawi is coming from a loss in the last match in which they played. The match against Equatorial Guinea, valid for the CAF World Cup Qualifiers finished with a score of 1-0. The men of P. Mabedi lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Burundi last match

Meanwhile, Burundi arrives to this first match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, Burundi, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Seychelles team with a final score of 1-3.

Malawi vs Burundi h2h

Regarding previous matches between the two nations, we can see that this will be the first time Malawi and Burundi will play against each other.

Malawi

With hopes of seizing an early lead in the championship, Malawi is determined to accumulate the highest number of points at the outset of the tournament. No matter where the game takes place, Patrick Mabedi's team will approach each match with an unwavering determination to secure a win. Anticipate Malawi to spend a significant amount of time on the offensive, leading to an increased frequency of corner kicks - a trend that is worth monitoring.

Malawi analysis

The duel between the teams has all the ingredients to be highly competitive. There is no clear favorite for the match so, we may well see a more studied game rather than a really offensive one. After all, both know that any mistake can be decisive for the final result.

The Malawi team comes from a defeat in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, and its coach Patrick Mabedi wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.

Burundi

Despite playing away from home, Burundi will aim to secure a draw in the match, preventing a significant point deficit in the early stages of the tournament. To accomplish this, Etienne Ndayiragije's team is expected to play in a more defensive style, potentially leading to a low number of goals conceded or even a high number of cards in the game.

Burundi analysis

With no clear favorite side in this match, we can expect a very even encounter. We can expect a little more caution from both sides, which could result in a game with few goals, and possibly some cards.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.

At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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