Sudan vs Burkina Faso Predictions, Team News, Lineups, and Best Bet
Sudan and Burkina Faso will play out the most vital encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations as 2nd faces 3rd in Group E, for a place in the knockout stages.
Tom Jacobs - December 31, 2025, 3:00 AM EST
3 Minute ReadSudan vs Burkina Faso: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction
Sudan and Burkina Faso face off in a crucial Group E encounter in the Africa Cup of Nations, with a place in the knockout stages on the line. The match will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 am ET.
Sudan vs Burkina Faso Form
Sudan are currently third in the group and kept their hopes alive with a narrow 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in their last match. However, that result represents only their second win in their last 14 international matches.
Burkina Faso, sitting second in the group, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Algeria in their previous game, ending a seven-match unbeaten run. The Stallions will be aiming to secure their progression from the group stage for the fourth consecutive time.
Sudan vs Burkina Faso Head to Head
The two sides have only met once previously in the Africa Cup of Nations, back in 2012, with Sudan edging a 2-1 victory to qualify for the quarter-finals. In the six most recent matches between the two teams, Sudan have won one, with no draws and no wins for Burkina Faso.
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Sudan vs Burkina Faso Odds
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Sudan vs Burkina Faso Probable Lineups
Sudan (4-3-3): M. E. Neel; B. Khamis, M. Karshoum, M. Ering, S. Barglan; A. Taifour, A. Raouf, W. Khdir; M. Eisa, M. Abdelrahman, A. Abdallah
Burkina Faso (4-3-3): H. Koffi; A. Kouassi, E. Tapsoba, I. Dayo, S. Yago; M. Zougrana, I. Ouédraogo, G. Sangaré; D. Ouattara, P. L. Kaboré, B. Traoré
Sudan vs Burkina Faso Team News
Sudan welcomes back Salaheldin Alhassan from suspension, providing a boost to their midfield.
Burkina Faso have no fresh injury concerns and are expected to field a similar lineup.
Sudan vs Burkina Faso Match Facts
- The two teams have met on one previous occasion at the Africa Cup of Nations
Prediction: Sudan 1-1 Burkina Faso
This match promises to be a tense and closely contested affair, with a place in the knockout stages at stake. Sudan will be buoyed by their recent win, but Burkina Faso's greater experience and consistency at this level could prove decisive. A draw would be enough for Burkina Faso to progress, while Sudan may need to rely on a third-place finish to keep their tournament hopes alive. Given the tight margins and cagey nature often associated with such crucial matches, a draw seems the most likely outcome.
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With a cagey affair expected, trends suggest that patience could be key, especially as Burkina Faso have scored the vast majority of their recent goals after the half-hour mark.
