Match: Africa Cup of Nations
Fixture: Senegal vs Sudan
Local Kick-off Time: 17:00, 3rd January
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Opening Odds
| Category | Option | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 (Home Win) | 1.22 |
| X (Draw) | 5.50 | |
| 2 (Away Win) | 15.00 | |
| Asian Handicap | -1.5 (Home Handicap) | 1.90 |
| +1.5 (Away Handicap) | 1.90 | |
| Scored | Goals Threshold: 2/2.5 | - |
| Over (2/2.5) | 1.90 | |
| Under (2/2.5) | 1.90 |
Prediction: Senegal to Win
In the Asian Handicap, Senegal is given a -1.25 goal line, which clearly reflects trust in their attacking and defensive solidity demonstrated in the group stage. Based on paper strength, Senegal is highly likely to secure a comfortable win in this match. However, it cannot be ruled out that Sudan could seize the opportunity presented by Koulibaly’s suspension, capitalizing on one or two occasional chances to score a goal and influence the final result.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Senegal:
Senegal delivered an impressive performance in the Africa Cup group stage, advancing to the knockout rounds with two 3-0 wins and one draw. They also enjoyed a stroke of luck in the draw, paired against Sudan, who scraped through the group stage with just three points. Their attacking trio of Mané, Jackson and Diallo has been in sensational form. Nevertheless, Koulibaly’s red card in the previous match against Benin has left a void at the heart of their defense, weakening the backline to some extent. Senegal primarily deploys a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on high-intensity pressing to regain possession quickly. The goal is guarded by former Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, and the overall squad quality ranks among the best in this Africa Cup.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12/31CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Benin | 0-3 (HT 0-1 FT 0-3) | Senegal |
| 2025/12/27CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | 1-1 (HT 0-0 FT 1-1) | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 2025/12/23CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Senegal | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Botswana |
| 2025/11/18International Friendly | Senegal | 8-0 (HT 6-0 FT 8-0) | Kenya |
| 2025/11/16International Friendly | Brazil | 2-0 (HT 2-0 FT 2-0) | Senegal |
Sudan:
So far in this Africa Cup campaign, Sudan has still not scored a goal from their own players; their only win came courtesy of an opponent’s own goal. Their attacking output is lackluster, and their defensive quality is equally poor, conceding 5 goals in three group-stage matches, making their backline highly vulnerable. This was especially evident in their match against Algeria. Senegal’s strength in this tournament is by no means inferior to Algeria’s, so Sudan’s defense will face immense pressure in this game. Their key objective for the match will be to hold on and take the game to a penalty shootout.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/01CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Sudan | 0-2 (HT 0-0 FT 0-2) | Burkina Faso |
| 2025/12/28CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Equatorial Guinea | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Sudan |
| 2025/12/24CAF Africa Cup of Nations | Algeria | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Sudan |
| 2025/12/10FIFA Arab Cup | Bahrain | 3-1 (HT 1-0 FT 3-1) | Sudan |
| 2025/12/07FIFA Arab Cup | Sudan | 0-2 (HT 0-0 FT 0-2) | Iraq |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Senegal -1.25
European Handicap: Senegal Win
Predicted Scores: 2-0, 3-0, 3-1
Predicted Total Goals: 2, 3, 4
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