Algeria vs Nigeria Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 quarter-final

The Fennecs are on a three-match winning streak against the Super Eagles.

The Algeria national football team is now going to lock horns with the Nigeria national football team in the quarterfinals clash of the 2025 AFCON. This high-stakes and interesting contest is scheduled to take place at the Stade de Marrakech.

The Fennecs secured a last-minute win against DR Congo in their round of 16 fixture of the African competition. They maintained the calm and composure which led them to a win, but the upcoming game is going to be a challenging one for them. The Algerian national football team have performed well in the tournament so far and will be looking to put up another top show.

The Super Eagles are coming in after securing a dominating 4-0 win against Mozambique in their previous outing. They put in top effort into the game, which completely derailed their opponents. The Nigerian national football team will now be keen to put up a strong fight in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: Marrakech, Morocco
• Stadium: Stade de Marrakech
• Date: Saturday, January 10
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

A clash with the Desert Foxes awaits! pic.twitter.com/vLpj2vyHfS

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 6, 2026

Form:

Algeria: D-W-W-W-W

Nigeria: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

In three Africa Cup of Nations 2025 matches, Riyad Mahrez has found the net three times and is yet again going to play a crucial part for the Algeria national football team. The experienced winger will be leading the attack from the right and is going to create constant problems for the opponent’s defence.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Victor Osimhen is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for his side and leading them to an easy win in the previous fixture. He will be ready to help the Nigeria national football team once again in the final third. Osimhen is going to lead the attack from the front and will be looking to put up another top show.

Match Facts

• Algeria have secured three clean sheets in their last four games.
• Nigeria have one clean sheet to their name in their last four attempts.
• Both of these teams are on a four-match winning streak.

Algeria vs Nigeria: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nigeria to win @8/5 bet365
• Victor Osimhen to score @2/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @15/4 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Algeria will miss out on the services of Houssem Aouar due to his injury.

Cyriel Dessers is not going to be in action for Nigeria. He is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 22

Algeria won: 10

Nigeria won: 9

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Algeria predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Zidane (GK); Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri; Mahrez, Boudaoui, Bennacer, Chaïbi; Maza, Amoura

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Nwabali (GK); Osayi-Samuel, Ajayo, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Onyeka, Ndidi, Iwobi; Lookman; Osimhen, Adams

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these sides, but it will the Nigeria national football team who are likely to secure a win against the Algeria national football team in their AFCON quarterfinal.

Prediction: Algeria 2-3 Nigeria

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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