Oman vs Sudan prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 12 November 2025
One of the November series of international friendlies will take place on Friday, featuring the national teams of Oman and Sudan. Here’s my take on this matchup.
Match preview
The Oman national team continues its preparations for the Arab Nations Cup qualifiers, where they are set to face Somalia in just two weeks. As part of their build-up, Oman will play two friendlies—first against Sudan, then against Ivory Coast. For Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz, the upcoming clash with Sudan is a crucial stage—an opportunity to assess his squad's readiness and determine which players he can rely on in official matches.
It's worth noting that Oman achieved a respectable result in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, reaching the fourth qualifying round. However, the team fell short in their group, finishing behind Qatar and the UAE, thus missing out on a World Cup berth. Now, the Omani side is fully focused on preparing for upcoming international tournaments.
Sudan, meanwhile, are also gearing up for the Arab Nations Cup qualifying round, where they will face Lebanon at the end of November. In this context, the friendly against Oman serves as an important dress rehearsal ahead of the official fixture.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Sudan finished third in their group, behind Senegal and DR Congo. Under Ghanaian coach James Kwesi Appiah, Sudan made a strong start to the campaign, but failed to win any of their last four matches, which ultimately dashed their hopes of a higher finish.
Match facts
- Three of Oman's last five matches have featured three goals.
- Oman are winless in their last three games.
- Sudan, for their part, are winless in six consecutive matches.
- Eight of Sudan's last eight matches have seen fewer than three goals scored.
Probable lineups
- Oman: Al-Mukhaini - Al-Harthi, Al-Khamisi, Al Rushaidi, Al-Braiki, Al Busaidi - Al-Rawahi, Al-Saadi, Al-Alawi, Dahman - Al-Subhi
- Sudan: Elneel - Boshara, Abaker, Hakeem, Yousif - Zayed, Adil, Omer, Nooh, Taifour - Thierry
Prediction
I believe this match won't see a flurry of goals. For both teams, the result is less important than fine-tuning their preparations for the upcoming official fixtures. The coaches are likely to focus on evaluating their squads and tactical setups rather than prioritizing attacking play. That's why I predict a slow-paced encounter with few goals scored. My prediction: total under 2.5.
