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Mauritania vs Burkina Faso

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African Nations Championship Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
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AI Match Summary

Mauritania play Burkina Faso in the African Nations Championship. It looks like a close match. Recently, Mauritania averaged 0.62 goals scored and 1 conceded. Burkina Faso averaged 1.83 goals scored and 1.07 conceded. In past meetings, Mauritania won 1, Burkina Faso won 3, and they drew 1. Their last match on Aug 13, 2025 ended 1:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 0.69 for Mauritania and 1.69 for Burkina Faso. This points to a Burkina Faso double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

28%
Mauritania
24%
Draws
48%
Burkina Faso
Draw rate projection: 24% Favored: Burkina Faso

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

78% / High Confidence
  • Mauritania picked up more points recently compared to Burkina Faso.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (0.69 vs 1.69 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 90%
Over 1.5 Goals 65%
Over 2.5 Goals 40%
Over 3.5 Goals 24%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37%
Mauritania Clean Sheet 13%
Burkina Faso Clean Sheet 20%
First Half Goal 59%
Second Half Goal 62%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mauritania Burkina Faso
Matches Played 26 29
Wins 6 16
Draws 10 4
Losses 10 9
Goals Scored 0.62 1.83
Goals Conceded 1 1.07
Expected Goals (xG) 0.38 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 13, 2025 African Nations Championship
Mauritania vs Burkina Faso
1:0
Jan 16, 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania
1:0
Oct 17, 2023 Friendly International
Mauritania vs Burkina Faso
1:2
Dec 30, 2021 Friendly International
Mauritania vs Burkina Faso
0:0
Sep 28, 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania
2:1

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Mauritania 28 / 100
Burkina Faso 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Mauritania Burkina Faso

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Burkina Faso or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +40%
5.00
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +17.6%
2.94
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Mauritania attacking → ← attacking Burkina Faso

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Mauritania scored in 50% of their last 26 games.

Burkina Faso let in goals in 66% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 1.60 goals.

Mauritania went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Burkina Faso lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

28 Points in last 5 52
0.38 Goals expected (xG) 2.00
1.38 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.00

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Kenya43104:110
2Morocco43018:39
3D.R. Congo42025:46
4Angola41123:64
5Zambia40042:80
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Tanzania43105:110
2Madagascar42115:37
3Mauritania42112:17
4Burkina Faso41035:73
5Central Africa40132:71
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Uganda42118:67
2Algeria41305:26
3South Africa41306:56
4Guinea41123:64
5Niger40220:32
PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Sudan31205:15
2Senegal31202:15
3Nigeria31022:53
4Congo30212:42