Sudan vs Senegal Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 16 November 2026
The main question ahead of this match is whether Sudan can respond to the heavy defeat on 12 November. The teams meet again, this time in Juba, where Sudan host Senegal. Senegal go into the match top of Group J with seven points, while Sudan have just three after three rounds. For the hosts, it is a chance to make amends for the setback in Dakar. Playing each other again so soon could affect the tempo and nature of the game, especially if the favourites take an early lead.
Head-to-Head
Senegal thrashed Sudan 4-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on 12 November. With the score level at 1-1 at half-time, Senegal scored three more goals against Sudan.
Senegal have a commanding head-to-head record, with no defeats in eight meetings and six wins. The aggregate goal difference is 14-3 in Senegal's favour.
Head-to-head statistics Sudan - Senegal
Sudan Team Overview
Sudan are going through a difficult spell, having taken three points from their opening three qualifying matches. A narrow win over Ethiopia (1:0) was followed by a defeat to Mozambique (1:4) and then another loss against Senegal (1:4). Sudan have therefore conceded eight goals in their last two matches.
The defence is particularly concerning: James Kwesi Appiah’s side have so far struggled against opponents capable of quickly turning possession into attacks. Both of Sudan’s goals in qualifying before the most recent match came from penalties. Against Senegal, the hosts managed to score from open play, but it was not enough.
Match Results: Sudan
Senegal Team Overview
Senegal go into the return fixture on a run of three consecutive wins. They beat Ethiopia 1-0 and the Comoros by the same narrow margin in a friendly, before thrashing Sudan in their most recent match. After three rounds, Senegal top Group J with seven points and a goal difference of 6:2.
Match Results: Senegal
Latest news
Sudan
Sudan have announced a 24-man squad for two matches against Senegal. The squad includes many players from leading domestic clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Merrikh. Key players include forwards Mohamed Eisa and Yasir Mozamil, midfielder Mohamed Abuaagla, defenders Ahmed Tabandja and Mustafa Karshoum, and goalkeeper Mohamed Mustafa.
The hosts have no reported absences on a comparable scale to Senegal’s. The team’s main problem now is not so much the squad as defensive inconsistency and the need to face an opponent who have already scored four goals against them.
Senegal
Patrick Vieira has several notable absentees. Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gana Gueye were not included in the national squad, while Krépin Diatta is out injured. Mamadou Sarr, Habib Diarra, Ismaïla Sarr and Abdallah Sima are also unavailable.
Senegal still have plenty of options in attack. Nicolas Jackson made a decisive contribution in the last match, and Ibrahim Mbaye, Boulaye Dia and Iliman Ndiaye could play alongside him. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly will continue to play a key role in central defence.
Predicted Lineups
📋 Sudan’s Predicted starting XI: Mohamed Mustafa; Awad, Tabandja, Karshoum, Kuku; Khidir, Abuaagla; Alhassan, Omer, Nuh; Eisa.
📋 Senegal’s Predicted starting XI: Diouf; Sané, Koulibaly, Niakhaté; Mbaye, Camara, Lopy, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Ndiaye, Dia, Jackson.
Total Goals Prediction
Senegal are significantly stronger than their opponents and have a stronger attacking line. However, after a 4-1 win in the first meeting, the visitors do not need to play at full intensity again. Sudan, for their part, will try to avoid another heavy defeat and focus more on defending. Bet: Total Goals - Under 2.5 at odds of 1.70.
Corners Prediction
Senegal will have more possession and attack down the flanks, forcing Sudan's defence to drop back towards their own goal. The teams took ten corners in their first meeting: seven for Senegal and three for Sudan. In their last four head-to-head matches, the teams have taken at least nine corners between them each time. Bet: Total Corners - Over 8.5 at odds of 1.52.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Sudan will try to play more cautiously than they did in Dakar, but keeping Senegal's attacking threat at bay throughout the match will be difficult. The visitors have a stronger squad, are in good form and have already shown they can break down Sudan's defence. Still, another heavy defeat is unlikely: the hosts will be motivated to make amends, while Senegal do not need to force the issue after a comfortable win in the first match. The main pick is Senegal - Handicap -1. Correct score prediction: 0:2.
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Betting Tips: Sudan - Senegal
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