Our Sudan vs Nigeria Prediction: 0-0
Sudan vs Nigeria in the African Nations Championship is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. A cagey affair is expected, with a 0-0 draw being the most probable result given both teams' defensive approach.
This Sudan vs Nigeria prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sudan's Last Match – Congo vs Sudan
Sudan must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 African Nations Championship draw against Congo on August 5. In that match, Sudan recorded 53% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Congo | 47% | 5 (3) | 0.18 | 94 |
 Sudan | 53% | 4 (2) | 1.11 | 94 |
Nigeria's Last Match – Senegal vs Nigeria
Nigeria must win to recover from their recent 0-1 African Nations Championship defeat against Senegal on August 5 and regain momentum. In that match, Nigeria had 59% possession and 2 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Senegal | 41% | 4 (2) | 0.78 | 63 |
 Nigeria | 59% | 2 (1) | 0.14 | 69 |
Sudan vs Nigeria Stats
Key Stats
| Sudan | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 3.74 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sudan are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Nigeria average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.