Benin vs Burkina Faso: head to head
21 matches · 1978–2026
Rivalry summary
Benin and Burkina Faso have met 21 times since 1978. Burkina Faso lead the head-to-head with 12 wins to Benin's 3, and 6 matches ended level.
Goals: Benin 20, Burkina Faso 38 (2.76 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 25 September 2026: Burkina Faso 1–1 Benin (AFCON Qualification).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Benin 0–3 Burkina Faso on 18 November 2025.
8 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Next meeting
Benin vs Burkina Faso on Wednesday 24 March 2027 (2027 AFCON qualification). Preview & prediction →
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Benin 0–2 Burkina Faso (3 times)
- Benin at home
- 2W 3D 2L in 7 games
- Burkina Faso at home
- 7W 3D 0L in 10 games
- Longest Benin unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest Burkina Faso unbeaten run
- 9 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Benin 1, Burkina Faso 6, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 2.76
All 21 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 | Burkina Faso | 1–1 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Benin | 0–3 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Mohammedia |
| 21 May 2017 | Benin | 2–2 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 4 May 2017 | Burkina Faso | 1–1 | Benin | International Friendly | Ouagadougou |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Burkina Faso | 2–0 | Benin | World Cup Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 12 Nov 2015 | Benin | 2–1 | Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification | Cotonou |
| 26 May 2012 | Burkina Faso | 2–2 | Benin | International Friendly | Ouagadougou |
| 13 Jun 2004 | Burkina Faso | 4–2 | Benin | International Friendly | Ouagadougou |
| 26 May 2004 | Benin | 1–0 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 24 Sep 2003 | Benin | 0–1 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Algiers |
| 27 Dec 1996 | Benin | 0–0p | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 25 Dec 1996 | Benin | 1–1 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Cotonou |
| 27 Jan 1991 | Benin | 1–2 | Burkina Faso | AFCON Qualification | Cotonou |
| 19 Aug 1990 | Burkina Faso | 2–0 | Benin | AFCON Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 31 Jul 1988 | Burkina Faso | 1–0 | Benin | Tournament Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou |
| 5 Feb 1987 | Burkina Faso | 3–2 | Benin | West African Cup | Monrovia |
| 22 Nov 1984 | Burkina Faso | 2–1 | Benin | West African Cup | Ouagadougou |
| 1 Aug 1984 | Burkina Faso | 3–1 | Benin | International Friendly | Ouagadougou |
| 21 Oct 1979 | Benin | 3–2 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Abidjan |
| 26 Feb 1978 | Burkina Faso | 3–0 | Benin | International Friendly | Ouagadougou |
| 12 Feb 1978 | Benin | 0–2 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Porto-Novo |
By competition
| Competition | P | Benin | Draw | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| AFCON Qualification | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| West African Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tournament Burkina Faso | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Benin wins, draws, Burkina Faso wins.
By decade
| Decade | Benin | Draw | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1990s | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Benin and Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso have won more meetings: 12 wins to Benin's 3, with 6 draws.
How many times have Benin and Burkina Faso played each other?
They have played 21 times between 1978 and 2026.
When did Benin last play Burkina Faso?
On 25 September 2026: Burkina Faso 1–1 Benin (AFCON Qualification).