Burundi vs Ethiopia
head-to-head record
- Burundi wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Ethiopia wins
- 3
6 meetings, 2000 to 2018Goals: Burundi 8, Ethiopia 10
Burundi and Ethiopia have met 6 times since 2000. Ethiopia have won 3, Burundi 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 2 September 2018, when the match ended 1–1 in a friendly.
The 6 meetings have produced 18 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Burundi’s 4–1 in the CECAFA Cup in 2017.
Who has won more, Burundi or Ethiopia?
All matches6 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Burundi 8, Ethiopia 103.00 per game
- First meeting
- Ethiopia 1–0 BurundiCECAFA Cup, 27 Nov 2000
- Most recent
- Ethiopia 1–1 BurundiFriendly, 2 Sept 2018
- Burundi’s biggest win
- Burundi 4–1 EthiopiaCECAFA Cup, 7 Dec 2017
- Ethiopia’s biggest win
- Ethiopia 3–0 BurundiCECAFA Cup, 25 Dec 2004
- Most goals in a meeting
- Burundi 4–1 EthiopiaCECAFA Cup, 7 Dec 2017
- TFN Elo rating now
- Burundi 1432 (127th), Ethiopia 1386 (143rd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ethiopia1Burundi1
Friendly
Hawassa, Ethiopia
- Burundi4Ethiopia1
CECAFA Cup
Kakamega, Kenya (neutral)
- Ethiopia3Burundi0
CECAFA Cup
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopia2Burundi1
CECAFA Cup
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopia2Burundi2
Friendly, Ethiopia won on penalties
Kigali, Rwanda (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Burundi win and drops with every Ethiopia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Ethiopia's home games
3 matches
012
BurundiDrawsEthiopia
At neutral venues
3 matches
111
BurundiDrawsEthiopia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Burundi | Draws | Ethiopia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECAFA Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 11 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Burundi | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12017 | 22004 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22017 to 2018 | 42000 to 2004 |
Penalty shootouts
- Ethiopia 2–2 BurundiFriendly, 18 Dec 2001Ethiopia won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Burundi and Ethiopia played each other?
6 times, starting on 27 November 2000. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Burundi and Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, with 3 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Burundi vs Ethiopia?
Burundi’s 4–1 win in the CECAFA Cup on 7 December 2017 in Kakamega.
When did Burundi and Ethiopia last play?
On 2 September 2018 in Hawassa, when the match ended 1–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Burundi and Ethiopia?
In 4 competitive matches, Burundi have 1 win, Ethiopia have 3, and 0 ended level.
Have Burundi and Ethiopia met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in a friendly on 18 December 2001, when Ethiopia won the shootout after a 2–2 draw.
Every Burundi vs Ethiopia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 1–1 | Burundi | Friendly | Hawassa, Ethiopia | |
| Burundi | 4–1 | Ethiopia | CECAFA Cup | Kakamega, Kenya (neutral) | |
| Ethiopia | 3–0 | Burundi | CECAFA Cup | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| Ethiopia | 2–1 | Burundi | CECAFA Cup | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| Ethiopia | 2–2Ethiopia on pens | Burundi | Friendly | Kigali, Rwanda (neutral) | |
| Ethiopia | 1–0 | Burundi | CECAFA Cup | Kampala, Uganda (neutral) |
Recent form
Burundi
Ethiopia
- Lv SenegalAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv SudanAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv MalawiFriendly1–1Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Wv MalawiFriendly1–0Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Wv São Tomé and PríncipeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Tue 31 Mar 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.