Sudan and Lebanon will face off at the Al Gharafa Stadium in the FIFA Arab Cup on Wednesday. The playoffs will determine the remaining eight teams to qualify for the finals.
Sudan participated in the previous edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, finishing 16th. They are yet to progress beyond the group stage as they eye a fifth appearance. Head coach James Appiah is under fire following the team’s poor run of form. Sudan are winless in their last five matches, recording four defeats.
Falcons of Jediane are set to come up against Lebanon, who have lost just once in their last 10 matches, winning seven times and drawing twice.
Lebanon are hoping to return to the competition following their group stage exit in the previous edition four years ago. They will be counting on their credentials from the Asian Cup qualification which has delivered four wins for them so far. They boast three victories in their last three matches.
The Cedars head coach Miodrag Radulovic will likely keep faith with his attacking duo Omar Chaaban and Malek Fakhro. Teenage striker Samy Merheg will possibly be given further opportunity to cement his place in the team following his impressive contributions since his debut last year.
Sudan vs Lebanon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sudan have won once in their last 10 matches, drawing three times and losing six times.
- Sudan have conceded five goals in their last five matches in all competitions without scoring any.
- Sudan and Lebanon have met each other twice, with each side winning once.
- Lebanon have scored 10 goals in their last 10 matches in all competitions without conceding any.
- Sudan have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Lebanon have won four times and drawn once. Form Guide: Sudan – D-L-L-D-L, Lebanon – W-W-W-D-W.
Sudan vs Lebanon Prediction
Sudan need to quickly put their act together for this match, which is a one-off. Their biggest hurdle would be goal scoring.
Lebanon will hope to extend their brilliant streak in this game but both teams last met four years ago and now have largely renewed squads.
Lebanon come in as the favourites based on form and momentum.
Prediction: Lebanon 2-1 Sudan
Lebanon vs Sudan Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Lebanon
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Lebanon to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Sudan to score - Yes