Algeria vs Sudan prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 24, 2025
One of the opening matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage will take place on Wednesday at the Prince Moulay Hassan Arena in Rabat, where the Algeria national team faces Sudan. Here’s a bet on the outcome of this clash with promising odds for success.
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Match preview
Algeria sailed through qualification for both the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup, showcasing impressive performances in attack and defense. The team netted 24 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers and conceded just twice in AFCON qualification.
Despite losing Aouar, the squad remains stacked with star power, and Mahrez is once again set to spearhead the attack. Under Petkovic, Algeria looks balanced and ready to pursue top honors at the tournament.
Sudan had a tough road to the finals—playing home games on neutral grounds but managing to battle in a challenging group. In AFCON qualifying, they managed to take points off favorites Ghana twice.
However, attacking play remains Sudan’s Achilles’ heel. In their last ten major tournament qualifiers, Sudan scored just eight goals, and at AFCON 2021, managed only one goal during the entire group stage.
Probable lineups
- Algeria: Zidan, Ait-Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, Belghali, Zerrouki, Bennacer, Hadj Moussa, Maza, Mahrez, Amoura
- Sudan: Abooja, Zayed, Saeed Ahmed, Karshom, Khames, Mozamil, Taifour, Safour, Omer, Robia, Abdel Raman
Match facts and head-to-head
- Algeria went unbeaten in AFCON and World Cup qualifiers, racking up 16 wins in 20 matches.
- Sudan failed to score in six of their last ten AFCON qualifying games.
- At the last Africa Cup of Nations, Sudan found the net just once.
Prediction
Algeria enters the tournament as one of the main favorites, boasting a wealth of experience and a high-quality squad. The team stormed through all qualification stages and plays a well-balanced brand of football. Sudan, on the other hand, struggles in attack and is unlikely to pose much of a threat to the North Africans' powerful offense and disciplined defense.
