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Togo1Burundi0

HT 1–0Fri 25 Sept 2026, 16:00 Predictions graded

Predictions13–287%

Edges4–450%

PossPossession 52%–48%ShotsShots 13–16On targetOn target 3–5CornersCorners 9–6

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 23 Sep 2026, 23:32 · Europe/Bucharest

An AFCON qualifying opener in Lomé sets Togo's five-match competitive home record against a Burundi side that has struggled to score.

Togo are the more likely winners of a tight, low-scoring game, but a draw is a live outcome. Five quoted prices offer value: Burundi to avoid defeat at 2.30, a Burundi win at 6.00, the half-time draw at 2.15, Burundi level or ahead at the break at 1.62, and under 2.5 goals at 1.57.

Context

This is the first competitive fixture of the campaign for both teams and it also opens Group I, which is confirmed to include Algeria and Zambia as well as these two sides (Togo federation, 23 September; Iris News, 22 September). The scheduling matters because neither team has a warm-up competitive game behind it in this window, so form references come only from June friendlies. The immediate context squeezes both squads: Burundi host Algeria on 29 September while Togo travel to Zambia the same day, a double-header that can influence how heavily each coach uses his starters here. The practical limit is that neither federation has published a probable eleven, so any selection consequence remains a projection.
- Togo's federation schedules the fixture for Friday 25 September 2026 at 16:00 GMT at the Stade de Kégué and bills it as the first matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Burundian and Togolese outlets place both teams in Group I alongside Algeria and Zambia, with the same 25 September date in Lomé.
ConfirmedSources checked 23 Sep 2026, 23:30 · Europe/Bucharest
Neveu's squad announcement and his focus on managing the pressure of the result are the clearest public signals of how Togo intend to approach their first competitive match of the campaign (Togo state broadcaster, 23 September). Because the list was only named on 16 September, the group has had roughly a week together at Kégué, and the arrival of a first-time call-up such as defender Henri Koudossou indicates at least one new option in defence. One local account's claim that this is Neveu's first competitive match in charge could not be independently corroborated and is not relied on here. Neveu has not named a starting eleven, so the read is directional rather than fixed.
- Togo's federation published Neveu's 25-man squad for the Burundi and Zambia qualifiers on 16 September 2026.
- On 23 September Togo's state broadcaster reported that Neveu had detailed his plan for the Burundi match, including specific work on handling the pressure of the result.
- The list contains a first international call-up for defender Henri Koudossou, described by Neveu as a player of 'very high potential'.
ConfirmedSources checked 23 Sep 2026, 23:30 · Europe/Bucharest
Having the whole group together by 22 September gave Neveu three days of work with a full squad before kick-off, which matters for a roster assembled from clubs on different schedules (TOGO H24, 22 September; Togo Goal, 22 September). The first-day figure of 12 present shows how staggered the arrivals were at the start of the window. The assessment that the squad is complete comes from local outlets rather than a federation statement, so a later change cannot be excluded on this evidence. It is a preparation signal rather than a selection decision.
- Togo began preparing in Lomé on Monday 21 September, with sessions at the Stade de Kégué and a first-day figure of 12 of the 25 called-up players present.
- Local outlets reported the group complete by 22 September, with the closing sessions held on the match pitch.
ReportedSources checked 23 Sep 2026, 23:30 · Europe/Bucharest
A complete Burundian squad training twice in Lomé before Friday reduces the risk of late arrivals or absentees for a side playing its opener away from home (Akeza Sports, 22 September; Nil Sport, 22 September). The camp is running to schedule, with the second session completed two days before kick-off. The '25 present' figure rests on Burundian media tracking the camp rather than a published squad statement, so it is a moderate rather than definitive availability signal. No source in this set reports any withdrawal or injury.
- Burundi held their first training session in Lomé on 21 September and a second on 22 September.
- Burundian coverage reported that all 25 players called up for the Togo and Algeria fixtures were present and training.
ReportedSources checked 23 Sep 2026, 23:30 · Europe/Bucharest

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Result4 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Togo's home record is the stronger body of evidence and Burundi have rarely scored on their travels, so the hosts are the more likely winners of a tight opener.
- Togo home split: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in 5 competitive home matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded
- Burundi away split: 1 win and 5 losses in 6 competitive away matches
- Burundi failed to score in four of their last six competitive matches listed
- Togo kept 2 clean sheets in 5 home matches
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonTogoEstimated chance44%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 2.15
The read
The first-half scoring rate in these matches is around one goal, which keeps level at half-time the most likely single outcome.
- Togo home first halves average 1.0 goal combined (0.8 for, 0.2 against)
- Burundi score 0.33 first-half goals per away match
- Burundi conceded 1 first-half goal in three of their listed away defeats
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance52%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second-half scoring rates are modest and Burundi have stopped scoring after the break, which favours an even half.
- Togo home second halves average 1.2 goals combined
- Burundi away second halves average 1.16 goals combined
- Burundi scored no second-half goals in their last four competitive matches
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance51%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Togo's home record is the stronger body of evidence and Burundi have rarely scored on their travels, so the hosts are the more likely winners of a tight opener. Both teams score little and this is a cautious opening qualifier, which keeps a level score firmly in play.
- Togo home split: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in 5 competitive home matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded
- Burundi away split: 1 win and 5 losses in 6 competitive away matches
- Togo have drawn 5 of 11 tracked competitive matches
- Togo's home split contains 2 draws from 5 matches
BetBugs · Double ChancewonTogo or DrawEstimated chance76%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Togo start home matches on the front foot and concede very little before the break, so they are the more likely team to lead at half-time. The first-half scoring rate in these matches is around one goal, which keeps level at half-time the most likely single outcome.
- Togo score 0.8 first-half goals and concede 0.2 per home match
- Burundi concede 0.5 first-half goals per away match
- Togo home first halves average 1.0 goal combined (0.8 for, 0.2 against)
- Burundi score 0.33 first-half goals per away match
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalfwonTogo or DrawEstimated chance85%

Goals8 of 9 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.57
The read
Low scoring on both sides, and especially from Burundi away from home, points to fewer than three goals.
- Togo home matches average 2.2 total goals
- Burundi away matches average 2.0 total goals
- Burundi were blanked in four of their last six competitive matches
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance67%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.57
The read
One side is likely to be kept out, with Burundi's away scoring record the main reason.
- Burundi average 0.67 goals per away match
- Togo kept 2 clean sheets in 5 home matches
- Togo concede 0.8 goals per home match
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Togo's home output is modest rather than prolific, which favours them being held to one goal or none.
- Togo average 1.4 goals per home match
- Togo have 4 goals from 5 home matches
- Togo score 0.73 goals per competitive match overall
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonTogo under 1.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Burundi's away scoring record is the clearest signal in this match, pointing to one goal at most.
- Burundi average 0.67 goals per away match
- Burundi scored no goals in three of their listed away matches against Gabon, Gambia and Ivory Coast
- Togo concede 0.8 goals per home match
BetBugs · Away Goals TotalwonBurundi under 1.5Estimated chance82%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Togo have been beaten at home recently, and Burundi have shown they can score when the opposition defends poorly.
- Togo conceded in 3 of 5 home matches
- Togo concede 0.8 goals per home match
- Burundi scored 4 goals in two March matches against Chad
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostBurundi to scoreEstimated chance54%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Togo have found the net regularly at home and Burundi concede at a rate above one goal per away match.
- Togo average 1.4 goals per home match
- Togo have scored in 4 of 5 home matches
- Burundi concede 1.33 goals per away match
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonTogo to scoreEstimated chance73%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.45
The read
The combined first-half rate of around one goal per match makes at least one goal before the break the likelier result.
- Togo score 0.8 first-half goals per home match
- Burundi score 0.33 and concede 0.5 first-half goals per away match
- Togo concede 0.2 first-half goals per home match
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.09
The read
Both teams scoring before half-time would require a pattern neither side's first-half numbers support.
- Togo concede 0.2 first-half goals per home match
- Burundi score 0.33 first-half goals per away match
- Burundi were blanked in four of their last six competitive matches
BetBugs · Both Teams Score First HalfwonNoEstimated chance91%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
With Burundi contributing almost nothing after the break, a quiet second half is the more likely path.
- Togo home second halves average 1.2 total goals
- Burundi away second halves average 1.16 total goals
- Burundi have not scored a second-half goal in their last four competitive matches
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonUnder 1.5Estimated chance66%

Match stats1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The small card samples from both teams average around three bookings per match, which leans towards the higher side of the line.
- Card data covers only 3 matches per side
- Togo's card matches average 2.33 yellows in total (2 for Togo, 5 for opponents)
- Burundi's 3 matches with card data produced 4 yellows for them, 6 for opponents and 1 red
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance55%

Recent Form

Togo

W5-1BeninJun 9FRI

D1-1Central African RepublicJun 5FRI

W1-0NigerMar 31FRI

D2-2GuineaMar 27FRI

D0-0South SudanOct 13WOR

L0-1Congo DROct 10WOR

W1-0SudanSep 9WOR

L0-2MauritaniaSep 5WOR

L0-2SenegalMar 25WOR

D2-2MauritaniaMar 22WOR

D0-0NigerDec 27AFR

D1-1NigerDec 22AFR

W3-0Equatorial GuineaNov 17AFR

L0-1LiberiaNov 13AFR

D1-1BeninNov 2AFR

Burundi

L0-5MoroccoMay 26FRI

W4-0ChadMar 31AFR

W4-0ChadMar 27AFR

L0-2GabonOct 14WOR

L0-1KenyaOct 9WOR

L0-2GambiaSep 9WOR

L0-1Ivory CoastSep 5WOR

D0-0MauritaniaJun 10FRI

W1-0Guinea-BissauJun 6FRI

W5-0SeychellesMar 25WOR

L0-1Ivory CoastMar 21WOR

L0-1UgandaDec 29AFR

L0-1UgandaDec 26AFR

L0-2SenegalNov 19AFR

D0-0MalawiNov 14AFR

Squad & Injuries

Togo

28 available

Attackers7

Midfielders4

Defenders12

Goalkeeper5

Burundi

25 available

Attackers5

Midfielders12

Defenders6

Goalkeeper2

Togo1Burundi0

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw or Burundi

Burundi

Draw

Draw or Burundi

Under 2.5

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Over 0.5 goals in 1st half

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Result4 of 5 landed

Goals8 of 9 landed

Match stats1 of 1 landed

Recent Form

Togo

Burundi

Squad & Injuries

Togo

Burundi