- 03 February 2024, Cape Verde vs South Africa, 1-2, Lose
- 29 January 2024, Cape Verde vs Mauritania, 1-0, Win
- 22 January 2024, Cape Verde vs Egypt, 2-2, Draw
- 19 January 2024, Cape Verde vs Mozambique, 3-0, Win
- 14 January 2024, Ghana vs Cape Verde, 1-2, Win
- 30 January 2024, Mali vs Burkina Faso, 2-1, Lose
- 23 January 2024, Angola vs Burkina Faso, 2-0, Lose
- 20 January 2024, Algeria vs Burkina Faso, 2-2, Draw
- 16 January 2024, Burkina Faso vs Mauritania, 1-0, Win
- 08 September 2023, Burkina Faso vs Eswatini, 0-0, Draw
In the Africa Cup of Nations match held on 18 June 2023, Cape Verde had a decisive victory over Burkina Faso, with the final score standing at 3-1. The Cape Verde team emerged as the stronger side, with their disciplined approach and attacking play, which is evident from the goal and foul statistics provided.
From the early stages, Cape Verde stamped their authority with a quick goal within the first 6 minutes of play. While Burkina Faso managed to level the score right before halftime, Cape Verde's relentless effort in the second half saw them net two more goals, effectively sealing the victory. The timing of these goals, particularly the early first and late second-half strikes, had a considerable psychologic impact on the game, possibly breaking the spirit of the Burkina Faso side.
Burkina Faso managed to earn more corner kicks, five in total compared to just two for Cape Verde, indicating they had more opportunities in their opponents' final third. However, their inability to convert these set-piece opportunities into goals was a crucial failing that led to the match's result.
The number of offsides for each team were minimal and comparable, indicating disciplined attacking play from both sides. Yet, Cape Verde's zero offsides hint at an extremely well-coordinated forward line.
Discipline seems to have been a slight concern for Cape Verde, having committed seven fouls over the course of the game, as opposed to just four by Burkina Faso. The fact that Cape Verde accumulated three yellow cards, while Burkina Faso only received two, underlines Cape Verde's somewhat aggressive style. However, it did not result in a costly expulsion, meaning their defensive structure wasn't hampered.
In conclusion, even though Burkina Faso demonstrated potential with more corner kick opportunities, they struggled to capitalize. Meanwhile, Cape Verde displayed a proficient and calculated approach, especially in their forward line, which led to three valuable goals. Their slightly aggressive style may have resulted in more fouls and yellow cards, but this did not lessen their dominance on the day. This match, hence, underscored the importance of taking advantage of vital scoring opportunities, which Cape Verde certainly did, earning them victory in this Africa Cup of Nations clash.
Form Guide
Lose | 1-2 | Cape Verde vs South Africa | |
Win | 1-0 | Cape Verde vs Mauritania | |
Draw | 2-2 | Cape Verde vs Egypt | |
Win | 3-0 | Cape Verde vs Mozambique | |
Win | 1-2 | Ghana vs Cape Verde |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 9:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.8
- Cape Verde has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:5, scoring 1.8 goals average
Lose | 2-1 | Mali vs Burkina Faso | |
Lose | 2-0 | Angola vs Burkina Faso | |
Draw | 2-2 | Algeria vs Burkina Faso | |
Win | 1-0 | Burkina Faso vs Mauritania | |
Draw | 0-0 | Burkina Faso vs Eswatini |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 4:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.8
- Burkina Faso has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:6, scoring 0.8 goals average
Cape Verde H2H Burkina Faso
Home game | Cape Verde | 3 | 1 | Burkina Faso | Away game | Africa Cup of Nations | |
Away game | Cape Verde | 0 | 2 | Burkina Faso | Home game | Africa Cup of Nations | |
Home game | Cape Verde | 0 | 1 | Burkina Faso | Away game | Africa Cup of Nations | |
Away game | Cape Verde | 0 | 4 | Burkina Faso | Home game | World Cup | |
Home game | Cape Verde | 0 | 2 | Burkina Faso | Away game | World Cup |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 3:10
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.60
- Cape Verde lost four times in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 3:10; average goals per match – 0.60
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