Algeria — Sudan Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 24 December 2025
On December 24, 2025, in Round 1 of the Africa Cup of Nations, Group E, Algeria will face Sudan. The match is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Algeria
Algeria are one of the strongest national teams on the African continent and are rightly considered among the main favorites for this Africa Cup of Nations. The team won the tournament in 2019 and come into this edition in very solid form.
At the same time, their previous AFCON campaign was disappointing, as Algeria failed to reach the knockout stage and finished last in their group. This setback adds extra motivation for a stronger showing this time around.
Algeria impressed in World Cup qualification, finishing first in their group with 25 points. They also competed in the FIFA Arab Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by the UAE on penalties.
The team’s recent form is very convincing. Algeria are unbeaten in their last eight matches, recording six wins and two draws. Across their last ten games in all competitions, they have seven wins and three draws, with their only defeat coming via a penalty shootout.
Head-to-head history against Sudan also favors Algeria. They are unbeaten in the last four meetings, with two wins and two draws.
Sudan
Sudan approach this tournament in poor form. The team have struggled in recent matches, winning only once in their last 10 games in all competitions. That victory came in a FIFA Arab Cup qualification match against Lebanon, while the rest included three draws — one notably against Algeria in the same tournament — and six defeats.
In World Cup qualification, Sudan finished third in their group with 13 points and failed to reach the playoff stage. They also missed the previous Africa Cup of Nations, and at the 2021 edition, Sudan finished third in their group, failing to advance to the knockout stage.
Head-to-head history clearly favors Algeria. The teams have met nine times, with Sudan winning only once, highlighting Algeria’s long-term dominance in this matchup.
Probable Lineups
- Algeria: Luca, Ait Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Atal, Zerrouki, Aouar, Bennacer, Mahrez, Bounedjan, Amoura
- Sudan: Ali Achrine, Ering, Karshoum, Etta, Awad, Abuaagla, Salah Adel, Shadi El Din, Taifour, Muzamil, Abdel Raman
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Algeria have won 6 of their last 8 matches.
- Sudan have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Algeria are unbeaten in the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Algeria — Sudan Prediction
The teams approach this match in very different form. Algeria are on an excellent run, remaining unbeaten in their recent matches. The team successfully qualified for the World Cup and is traditionally one of the main favorites in any African tournament. As the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 champions, Algeria clearly know how to win competitions of this level. Sudan, on the other hand, skipped the previous AFCON edition and failed to impress in the 2021 tournament. The team also comes into this match in far from convincing form overall. In head-to-head meetings, Algeria clearly dominate Sudan, despite the recent draw between the sides in the FIFA Arab Cup. However, this tournament is much more serious, and Algeria are expected to approach it with a completely different mindset and maximum focus. Considering the difference in squad quality, current form, and tournament experience, Algeria are the deserved favorites in this matchup. My bet for this match: Algeria to win with Asian Handicap - 1 at odds of 1.68.
