Will teams play defensively? Sudan vs Niger Prediction
In the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Sudan will face Niger in Juba. Here’s a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Sudan
James Kwesi Appiah's team has had a strong start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After four rounds, Sudan has collected 10 points, placing them at the top of Group B. Sudan began with a 1-1 draw at home against Togo.
However, in the following three rounds, Sudan secured victories against DR Congo (1-0), Mauritania (2-0), and South Sudan (3-0). Overall, Sudan has only suffered two losses this year, both in friendly matches—against Tanzania (0-1) and Guinea-Bissau (1-2).
Niger
The Niger national team is also vying for a spot in the World Cup and currently sits in second place in their qualifying group. After three matches, Niger has accumulated six points, with victories over Zambia (2-1) and Congo (3-0).
As a result, Niger is three points behind Morocco and is ahead of Tanzania only on goal difference. Besides their World Cup qualifiers, Niger has played three friendlies, in which they lost to Senegal and Togo and drew with Burkina Faso.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have faced each other three times, with each securing one win.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in two of the three matches.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful in the last two encounters between these teams.
Sudan vs Niger Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the home team, with Sudan's victory priced at 2.07 odds. We suggest betting on "Over 2.0 Goals" at odds of 1.74.
