Senegal vs Sudan Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 Round of 16

The Lions of Teranga dominated the proceedings when these sides last faced each other.

The Senegal national football team are going to lock horns with the Sudan national football team in the round of 16 fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ibn Batouta Stadium will witness this interesting clash.

The Lions of Teranga are coming in after securing a dominating 3-0 win against Benin in their last group stage game of the African competition. It was a top performance by them that helped them easily secure a berth in the last 16. The Senegal national football team are undefeated in the tournament so far.

The Falcons of Jediane are coming in after facing a loss against Burkina Faso and are likely to struggle in their upcoming fixture as well. They are facing major problems in the attacking front and must improvise if they want to proceed to the next stage of the AFCON. The Sudan national football team will be under pressure from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tangier, Morocco
• Stadium: Ibn Batouta Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

8e de finale.Sénégal vs Soudan.3 janvier – 16h GMT.Les Lions sont prêts. 🦁🇸🇳 pic.twitter.com/bOEUGEqBQZ

— Football Senegal (@FootballSenegal) December 31, 2025

Form:

Senegal: L-W-W-D-W

Sudan: L-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Sadio Mane (Senegal)

Even though he failed to score a goal in the last fixture, Sadio Mane was one of the most influential players in the attacking front for the Senegal national football team. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture. Mane did secure an assist in the previous fixture.

Yasir Mozamil (Sudan)

Yasir Mozamil will be keen to put up a top show in the upcoming fixture, so that he can help his side stand a chance against Senegal. He is going to be an important aspect of the squad on the left flank. He can control the midfield and is also going to play a crucial role in the final third.

Match Facts

• Senegal are unbeaten in 14 consecutive AFCON matches.
• Sudan have only secured one win in their last five attempts.
• The Falcons of Jediane haven’t been able to defeat the Lions of Teranga in previous seven meetings.

Senegal vs Sudan: Betting Tips and Odds

• Senegal to win @2/11 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @13/5 Paddy Power
• Sadio Mane to score

Injury and Team News

Assane Diao might miss out on the services of Senegal due to a lack of fitness. Kalidou Koulibaly is suspended.

Après vérification VAR – carton rouge pour Kalidou Koulibaly à la 71eme minute pic.twitter.com/NxlvgWoX5W

— Football Senegal (@FootballSenegal) December 30, 2025

All of the selected players for Sudan are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Senegal won: 5

Sudan won: 0

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Senegal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Edoardo Mendy (GK); Diatta, Seck, Antoine Mendy, Diouf; Sarr, Gueye, Camara; Ndiaye, Diallo, Mane

Sudan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Abooja (GK); Mohamedein, Abaker, Kesra, Zaid; Awad, Adil; Nooh, Abdallah, Mozamil; Mano

Match Prediction

The Lions of Teranga are going to give a hard time to the Falcons of Jediane. The Senegal national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win against the Sudan national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Senegal 3-1 Sudan

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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