⁠Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

Some big names will feature for the home team here.

Algeria haven’t been at its brilliant best in recent times. They even failed to put its authority in the recently concluded AFCON 2023. There they failed to get past the group stage.

However, this time the team looks different with some new names taking centre stage. Vladimir Petkovic’s team has been given a favourable draw for the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers after being drawn against Liberia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in Group E. 

Equatorial Guinea, unlike their opponent, managed to reach the knockout rounds but ultimately lost in the round of 16 clash in AFCON 2023. They along with Algeria remain the favourites to progress from the group. However, Juan Micha’s team will have to improve their attacking display after failing to score consistently in recent matches.

They have managed to score just one goal in their last three matches. It remains a big concern ahead of these crucial matches which will decide their fate in AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 5 September 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Friday, 6 September 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Miloud Hadefi Stadium

Form:

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

Equatorial Guinea (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (⁠Algeria) 

Riyad Mahrez has given a big boost to his nation’s push for a spot in the AFCON 2025. Having emerged as one of the best players in his position in world football, Mahrez can win matches with his brilliance. He can create and score goals with his magical left foot. Last season was a brilliant campaign for him having netted 12 goals and provided another 13 assists for Saudi side Al-Ahli. 

Omar Mascarell (Equatorial Guinea)

The Mallorca man remains the most crucial player for Equatorial Guinea. He brings years of experience playing in the top flight. With Algeria boasting one of the best attacks, Mascarell will be crucial in nullifying the threat having already done so in LaLiga by preventing Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe from scoring. His ability to read the danger coupled with timely interceptions and tackles make him a vital part of this team. 

Match Facts

• Algeria have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches
• Equatorial Guinea have failed to win any of their last five away matches
• Algeria suffered a 1-0 loss against Equatorial Guinea last time out when they faced each other

⁠Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Riyad Mahrez to score a goal anytime 
• Tip 2: Algeria to win this game
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5

Injury & Team News

Algeria will be delighted to have Riyad Mahrez back in the squad after earlier announcing retirement from international football. The team looks promising with the likes of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Ismael Bennacer and Said Behrahma making the headlines. 

Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea have also assembled a promising squad composed of Torino’s Saul Coco, Mallorca’s Omar Mascarell and Pedro Obiang. There are no injury concerns in the camp for now. 

Head-to-Head

These two teams faced each other once back in 2022 when Equatorial Guinea pulled a shocking 1-0 win.

Predicted Lineup

Algeria⁠ predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Mandrea (GK); Atal, Mandi, Belaid, Ait-Nouri; Bennacer, Zerrouki, Aouar; Mahrez, Gouiri, Behrahma

Equatorial Guinea predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Owono (GK); Senda, Coco, Anieboh, Ndong; Obiang, Mascarell, Ganet; Salvador, Asue, Miranda

Match Prediction for ⁠Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea

Algeria remain the favourite for the win here considering the quality of the squad separating the two sides. The home team have improved recently and will be aiming to start their run in the qualifier group with a positive outing here. 

Prediction: ⁠Algeria 2-0 Equatorial Guinea

Telecast for ⁠Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea

France – myCANAL, bein Sports 2

Germany – Sportdigital FUSSBALL

US – beIN SPORTS

Algeria – TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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