AFCON 2023: Algeria vs Angola: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 13, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Star Studded Algeria will aim to make a positive start to the tournament

Algeria remain unbeaten for the past eighteen matches under Belmadi, making them one of the favourites to win the tournament. Despite the disappointing campaign last season, Belmadi hopes his side can do better this term after thrashing Burundi in their last friendly match. Bounedjah, Slimani, Mahrez, and Amoura scored goals to thrash Burundi.

Angola have developed into a resilient team under Pedro Goncalves who is able to fully utilize their defensive strength. The team has been unbeaten over the past five matches and has just conceded two goals, showing their defensive ability. However, they need to work on improving their attacking game since they have scored very little.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 at (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Stade Bouaké

Form:

Algeria (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Angola (in all competitions): D-D-D-W-D

Player to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

France Footballers — **Riyad Mahrez has been in fine form for his club Al Ahli this season**

Riyad Mahrez has been in fine form for his club Al Ahli this season with eight goals and seven assists. There will be a lot of expectation on him to deliver the trophy for his team this term after missing out last time out. The experience and attacking prowess that he has will be a huge weapon for Algeria in this game.

Neblu (Angola)

The organization skills Neblu possesses in the back has enabled Algola keep three clean sheets in a row with his ability to make important saves. To give his Nation a chance of getting a point from the match, he will have a huge task to keep Algeria at bay and put on an impressive performance.

Match Facts

Algeria haven’t lost in eleven matches
Angola are unbeaten in the last five matches
Angola haven’t scored in the last three matches

Injury and Team News

The Algerian squad is fully fit and AC Milan midfielder Bennacer finally returns to action at the perfect time. Belmadi is likely to field his strongest 11 to start the competition on the right foot.

In spite of having almost all of their players available, Algeria will be disappointed not to have Fiorentina forward Nzola on board due to some personal reasons. In order to have any chances against Algeria, Pedro Goncalves will need his team to perform well.

Head to Head

Total Matches-9

Algeria- 2

Angola- 1

Draw- 6

Predicted Lineup for Algeria vs Angola

Algeria Predicted lineup (4-4-3):

Mandrea, Atal, Tougai, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aouar, Bennacer,Bentaleb, Feghouli, Slimani, Mahrez

Angola Predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Neblu, Augusto, Gaspar, Buatu, Carneiro, Luvumbo, Fredy, Gelson, Keliano, Milson, Mabululu

Match Prediction for Algeria vs Angola

With so much talent on board and attacking prowess, Algeria will look forward to a positive start to the tournament. Angola are a tough side to break down and Algeria will aim to limit them to few chances and try to take a possible one or more points from the game. However, given the quality they possess, Algeria are favourites to win this time around.

Prediction: Algeria 2-0 Angola

Telecast for Algeria vs Angola

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports

US – beIN Sports

Nigeria – NTA

AFCON 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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