Algeria had a disappointing performance in the last Africa Cup of Nations, failing to advance from the group stage after being considered a title contender. They appointed Vladimir Petković as their new head coach, who successfully led the team through the World Cup African qualifiers. Burkina Faso, though not a traditional African powerhouse, has a history of surprising results in the Africa Cup of Nations. They're in good recent form, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 official matches, showing strong competitiveness in the World Cup African qualifiers. Historically, Algeria has a slight edge in their 21 encounters, with 8 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses. However, their recent meetings have been evenly matched. In their last 6 official matches, Algeria has 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, while Burkina Faso has 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, indicating a very close competition. The recent head-to-head record suggests a high probability of a draw, with 3 draws in their last 4 matches. Notably, Burkina Faso has not lost consecutive matches against Algeria since 2013, often securing draws or even victories in crucial matches. Match Prediction: Algeria to win at home.