Belarus vs Burkina Faso Prediction 09.06.2026 | Friendly International
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- Competition: Friendly International
- Date: Tuesday, 9th, June 2026
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CEST
- Venue: National Stadium (Minsk)
An intriguing intercontinental friendly takes center stage at the National Football Stadium in Minsk on Tuesday evening as a soaring Belarus side tests its mettle against African heavyweights Burkina Faso.
The hosts look to wrap up a highly productive summer window on a flawless note, while the visitors arrive determined to flex their muscles and claim a morale-boosting European scalp.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Burkina Faso
0 : 0
Belarus
Friendly International
The only previous meeting between these two national teams came at the 2017 Kings Cup, where a goalless draw in regular time was ultimately followed by a 3-0 penalty-shootout victory for Belarus over Burkina Faso.
Belarus team overview
Belarus head into Tuesday's assignment riding a remarkable wave of momentum, with optimism around the national setup reaching levels rarely seen in recent years, as the team continues to flourish under the guidance of Viktor Goncharenko.
Since the arrival of the 48-year-old tactician, the White Wings have been faultless, recording three victories from as many matches, and their newfound confidence was on full display on Friday evening when they swept aside Syria in emphatic fashion, claiming a commanding 4-1 victory in front of a jubilant crowd in Minsk.
That impressive triumph also extended Belarus's unbeaten run across all competitions to five matches, providing a welcome remedy to a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign which saw them finish rooted to the bottom of Group C, having collected just two points from six outings.
Having been encouraged by both the overall performance and the clinical display of his attacking unit, Goncharenko is expected to resist the temptation to make significant alterations to his starting lineup, as Belarus look to conclude their summer schedule on a high note and further strengthen the growing belief surrounding the national team.
Last matches of
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Belarus
4 : 1
Syria
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Armenia
1 : 2
Belarus
Friendly International
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Cyprus
0 : 1
Belarus
Friendly International
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Belarus
0 : 0
Greece
WC Qualification Europe
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Denmark
2 : 2
Belarus
WC Qualification Europe
lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Fedor Lapoukhov
Defenders
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2
Kirill Pechenin
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6
Kirill Gomanov
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20
Zakhar Volkov
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17
Vladislav Kalinin
Midfielders
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8
Aleksandr Selyava
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4
Ruslan Lisakovich
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22
Artem Kontsevoy
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9
Maks Ebong
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21
Artem Shumanskiy
Forwards
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18
Vladislav Morozov
Burkina Faso team overview
In contrast, Burkina Faso make the long journey to Eastern Europe looking to restore momentum and confidence, after showing signs of regression in recent outings and failing to record a victory in either of their last two friendly matches.
The Stallions endured a particularly disappointing experience during their first European assignment of the month, suffering a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to an attack-minded Russia side in Volgograd, a result that marked their third loss without scoring in their previous four matches away from home.
Currently ranked 62nd in the FIFA World Rankings — an impressive 35 places above Tuesday's opponents — the West African nation possess greater individual quality and a wealth of European-based talent, and they will be determined to put recent setbacks behind them with a convincing display in this contest.
As for team news, Altach midfielder Mohamadi Ouedraogo will serve a suspension after being sent off shortly before half-time against Russia, while 21-year-old Gnistan centre-back Rachide Gnanou is expected to step into the heart of the defence as Burkina Faso look to tighten up at the back.
Last matches of
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Russia
3 : 0
Burkina Faso
Friendly International
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Burkina Faso
1 : 1
Guinea Bissau
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Burkina Faso
5 : 0
Guinea Bissau
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Ivory Coast
3 : 0
Burkina Faso
Africa Cup of Nations
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Sudan
0 : 2
Burkina Faso
Africa Cup of Nations
lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Kilian Nikièma
Defenders
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26
Arsène Kouassi
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14
Rachide Gnanou
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12
Edmond Tapsoba
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4
Adamo Nagalo
Midfielders
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11
Ousseni Bouda
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22
Arthur Zagré
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24
Saïdou Simporé
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17
Gustavo Sangaré
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19
Dango Ouattara
Forwards
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17
Elohim Kaboré
Prediction
This is expected to be a tightly contested, tactically demanding encounter, with very little expected to separate the two sides over 90 minutes.
Belarus arrive in excellent form, carrying the advantage of home territory as well as the confidence gained from a strong run of recent results, a combination that has made them increasingly difficult to break down in front of their own supporters.
On the other hand, Burkina Faso bring greater individual quality and notable physical strength in midfield, giving them the tools to control key phases of the match and pose a consistent threat in transition.
However, the established pattern of Viktor Goncharenko’s teams being well-organised and disciplined at home, combined with the visitors’ current form, suggests that this could ultimately be a stalemate, with both sides likely to find the net but potentially lacking the final edge to secure all three points.
Three Reasons we expect 1X (Double Chance)
- Belarus have remained unbeaten in five consecutive matches (W3 D2).
- Burkina Faso have recorded six wins in their last 10 outings.
- The only meeting between these two nations ended goalless in regular time.
Main prediction -
win or draw (1X)
