AFCON 2025: Sudan vs Burkina Faso preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Both teams have three points each, so this final group game will likely determine who secures the second spot to advance to the next round, with Algeria already leading the group.

Sudan comes into this match with fresh confidence after a tough 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, helped by a second-half own goal. That result gave them a significant boost after they lost 3-0 to Algeria in their first game.

​The Falcons of Jediane may not be one of the favourites in the AFCON tournament, but they have proven that they can compete at the continental stage.

If James Appiah’s men win here, they will have a real chance to qualify automatically. Even a draw could be enough to go through as one of the best third-placed teams.

Burkina Faso, on the other hand, had their seven-game unbeaten streak broken in a narrow 1-0 loss to Algeria. Before that, they had won five straight matches. They are currently second in the group because of a better goal difference and are still favorites to qualify.

With more experience at this stage and a solid squad, coach Brama Traore’s team will be pushing for a big win to book a fourth straight trip to the AFCON knockout round.

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These two teams have not faced each other often, but Sudan will remember their 2-1 win over Burkina Faso at AFCON 2012, which is a big moment in their history. Still, recent form leans in favor of Burkina Faso, who have been more consistent in African tournaments over the past ten years. ​

Sudan will have Salaheldin Alhassan back in the squad after missing the last match due to suspension. Kwesi Appiah is likely to stick with goalkeeper Monged Elneel, who helped the team keep a clean sheet against Equatorial Guinea.

Up front, Mohamed Abdelrahman and the Eisa brothers will be key again as they try to break down Burkina Faso’s strong defense.

Brama Traore will be happy that there are no fresh injury concerns in his camp, especially for a crucial match like this. We expect the coach to go with the same starting eleven that gave Algeria a tough fight.

Captain Bertrand Traoré will lead the attack with support from Dango Ouattara, while defenders Issoufou Dayo and Edmond Tapsoba form a solid wall at the back for the Stallions.

​Sudan (4-3-3): Elneel; Barglan, Saeed Ahmed, Karshom, Khamis; Khidir, Omer, Taifour; Abdallah, Eisa, Abdelrahman

Burkina Faso (4-3-3): Koffi; Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Kouassi; Sangare, Ouedraogo, Zougrana; Traore, Kabore, Ouattara

Sudan fought hard to stay in the race, and they deserve credit for their determination. But when it comes to class and big-tournament experience, Burkina Faso has the edge. We back the Stallions to have a narrow victory, which you can stake on Livescorebet.

Prediction: Sudan 0-1 Burkina Faso

Bet on Burkina Faso to win

Under 2.5 goals