South Sudan vs Senegal Prediction: Teranga Lions will ease past South Sudan

South Sudan vs Senegal: Prediction for the Match on October 10, 2025

South Sudan and Senegal square off at the Juba Stadium on Friday in what promises to be a one-way clash in round 9 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This one feels like a free pass for the Teranga Lions as they hope to uphold their position at the top of Group B. Senegal leads the group on 18 points, with an unbeaten record in the qualifiers, while South Sudan has failed to produce a single moment of victory throughout the qualifiers. 

For South Sudan, the task is simple yet complicated: try to reduce the goal margin in this game, as they cannot escape the claws of the Teranga Lions. Senegal, meanwhile, will throw everything forward, knowing only a win guarantees them control of the group. With so much on the line, we expect a highly attacking game, alongside a goal fest. We see Senegal leaving Juba with all three points. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

South Sudan: Form and Statistics

Form in the qualifiers: DLDLL

South Sudan’s qualifying campaign has been nothing short of disappointing. The Bright Stars sit bottom of Group B, with four points from eight games played. They ended their last FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Mauritania on a goalless draw, making it four losses and four draws in their campaign. Both teams couldn't find the net in the goalless encounter. Before the draw against Mauritania, they were totally outnumbered by DR Congo, who scored four times while conceding once. The game began with great pace from the guests, who found the back of the net three times at the break. The second half kicked off with South Sudan getting back into the game; unfortunately, they conceded the fourth and later got a consolation goal. The (4-1) loss was after their hard-fought (1-1) share of the spoils against Sudan. 

Nicolas Dupuis’ men have settled for four stalemates and lost four qualifying games in the FIFA World Cup. There is nothing to play for at this point, and The Bright Stars will play only for pride against the Teranga Lions, who must win to retain control of the group.

South Sudan: Team News

South Sudan: Possible Lineup

There is nothing to play for South Sudan, and they will most likely suffer another defeat in this game.

🔖 South Sudan Possible lineup (4-3-3)

Magut—Pal, Gaber, Laku, Rashid—Malis, Chan, Gama—Albano, Chol, Sebit

👤 Head coach: Nicolas Dupuis 

Senegal: Form and Statistics

Form in the qualifiers: WWWDW

Senegal have had a smooth FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign so far, with an unbeaten run in the qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga sit comfortably at the top of Group B, with 18 points from eight games played, with five wins and three draws. They are also the team with the most goals scored, although they are level on goals with second-placed DR Congo, who have also found the net 13 times in total. 

Senegal will head into this game with momentum following their emphatic 2-3 victory against DR Congo. That win was one of the most sought-after victories for the Teranga Lions, because it set the pace they are now enjoying at the top of Group B, and gave them a 2-point margin over their closest rivals, DR Congo. 

The Teranga Lions are aware of their current disposition and how important a positive result in this game is for them. Anything less than a win could put their direct qualification hopes in Jeopardy, with just a game left to play afterwards. 

Pape Thiaw, who replaced long-serving boss Aliou Cisse in late 2024, has been incredible all through the World Cup qualifiers, remaining unbeaten with five victories and three draws from the 8 qualifier games played. They have scored a total of 13 goals and conceded just three, which were all against DR Congo across both legs. 

Senegal: Team News

Senegal: Possible Lineup

Pape Thiaw will be happy with Sadio Mane’s return after missing the June set of games due to injury. Sadio Mane played quite a number of minutes in their last game against DR Congo, and was subbed off in the 85th minute. 

Nicolas Jackson, Idrissa Gueye, and Sadio Mane are all available, and more is expected from them in this game. Kalidou Koulibaly will also lead the defense line to another clean sheet. 

🔖Senegal Potential Starting Lineup (4-3-3)

Edouard Mendy, — Krepin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, El Hadji Malick Diouf — Pape Matar Sarr, Habib Diarra, Pape Gueye, — Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mane.

👤Head coach: Pape Thiaw

South Sudan vs Senegal: Head-To-Head Statistics

Senegal won the first leg by a whopping 4 goals to nil, with Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane getting a brace. He will most likely get a goal on Friday.

South Sudan vs Senegal: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for Senegal in their last eight qualifier games, and this option for Senegal to win this game is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.13 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that South Sudan should get a minimum of a goal, and the option for South Sudan to score a goal is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 2.08 odds;
• There was a total of over 2.5 goals in their last meeting, and the option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.31 odds;

South Sudan vs Senegal match prediction 10 October 2025

For South Sudan, there is nothing to play for. But for Senegal, they have everything to play for and must uphold their position at the top of Group B. Their rock-solid defense has frustrated many teams, and it could prove to be the biggest opportunity. Senegal has not conceded goals against any other teams in the qualifiers except DR Congo, and Senegal winning this game to nil might turn out to be a good betting choice. In all, Senegal will win this game and go home with all three points. 

Our match prediction: A win or draw for Senegal and a total of under 4.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.68 in the 1xBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on the match: Senegal to keep a clean sheet for 1.75 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: First-half over 1.5 goals at 1.95 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.