Algeria vs Sudan Prediction
📢 The Africa Cup of Nations is thrilling football fans with a slew of exciting matches! It's time for the teams in Group E to join the tournament action. In the first round, two representatives from this group-Algeria and Sudan-will face off. Their clash will take place in Rabat, Morocco. The "Desert Foxes" are seen as strong favorites by bookmakers heading into this encounter. But can the nominal hosts live up to their billing? Or should we anticipate an upset? Find the answer in our editorial's prediction!
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between these national teams is quite modest-they have faced each other only three times in official matches. Their most recent encounter, which took place on December 3rd this year, ended in a 0-0 draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Algeria Team Overview
Algeria have not missed a single Africa Cup of Nations since 2012. During this period, their most successful year was 2019, when the Desert Foxes became AFCON champions, defeating Senegal in the final with a 1-0 victory. In the last tournament held two years ago, the Greens were knocked out after the group stage, which was a genuine shock.
In their most recent match on December 12, Vladimir Petković's squad faced the UAE, ending in a 1-1 draw. Over their last 10 matches, Algeria have secured five wins, three draws, and two losses. The Greens average 1.7 goals per match while conceding only 0.2 goals. Currently, the Desert Foxes are ranked 35th in the FIFA rankings.
Match Results: Algeria
Sudan Team Overview
The Sudan national football team currently holds the 118th spot in the FIFA rankings. The "Sokoor Al-Jediane" missed out on the last Africa Cup of Nations as they failed to qualify. Their most recent appearance in the tournament was in 2021, where they were eliminated in the group stage. Sudan's best performance in the AFCON was winning the title in 1970.
James Kwesi Appiah's squad played their last match on December 9 against Bahrain, suffering a 1-3 defeat. Over their last 10 matches, Sudan have recorded one win, two draws, and seven losses. The "Sokoor Al-Jediane" average 0.4 goals per game while conceding 1.2 goals on average.
Match Results: Sudan
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Algeria
Algeria's head coach Vladimir Petković on the match against Sudan:
"Speaking of Sudan, they are a very cohesive team capable of achieving a lot. They utilize their speed in counter-attacks. It's easy to imagine that after the Arab Cup, their motivation will be even higher. We are the favorites, but we need to prove it on the pitch."
Sudan
Sudan's head coach James Kwesi Appiah on the match against Algeria:
"Algeria are undoubtedly a very strong team. Their players compete in top European leagues. So, we anticipate a challenging match. However, we are prepared to put up a fight."
⚽ Goal Prediction
Let's examine the average scoring rate for each team over their last 10 matches: Algeria nets 1.7 goals, while Sudan manages just 0.4. Additionally, under 3.5 goals have been scored in 6 of the last 7 home games and in 11 of the last 12 away games. Therefore, the editorial choice is under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
It's noteworthy that in five consecutive matches, Algeria's national team hasn't seen more than 10 corners. Considering the playing style of African teams, which typically don't take many shots on goal leading to fewer corners in their head-to-head encounters, we anticipate this trend might continue. The editorial choice is under 8.5 corners.
Editorial Prediction
We believe the Algeria national team should kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a straightforward victory, given that Vladimir Petkovic's side face a less daunting opponent. Sudan have failed to win in 11 of their last 12 matches, suffering eight defeats during this period. With players like Rayan Ait-Nouri, Riyad Mahrez, and Houssem Aouar, Algeria are likely to worsen the visitors' record even further. Our editorial choice is a win for Algeria. A possible scoreline could be 2-0.
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Betting Tips: Algeria - Sudan
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