Algeria vs Sudan Prediction 24 December 2025

Algeria arrive at the tournament in strong shape. For the first time since 2014, the Desert Foxes have qualified for the FIFA World Cup, where they also hold realistic ambitions of advancing beyond the group stage. As part of their preparation, Algeria competed in the Arab Cup, delivering solid performances. They drew 0–0 with Sudan in the group stage before comfortably defeating Bahrain (5–1) and Iraq (2–0). Their campaign ended with a narrow 2–1 loss to the UAE in the final.

Sudan’s Arab Cup run was far less convincing. After a narrow 2–1 victory over Lebanon, the Red and Whites failed to build momentum, drawing with Algeria (0–0) and losing to Iraq (0–2) and Bahrain (1–3). Historically, Sudan have never come close to World Cup qualification and currently sit 118th in the FIFA rankings, highlighting the gap between the two sides.

Algeria enter this match as clear favorites and have the quality and experience to make a deep run in the tournament. Sudan are expected to focus on defensive organization, but Algeria’s discipline and structure should allow them to control the game. A cautious, well-managed performance from the Desert Foxes, combined with a clean sheet, looks a likely outcome in the opener.

Algeria to win with clean sheet 1.98