An interesting fixture is on the cards as Algeria and Guinea battle for three valuable points in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. View our free Algeria vs Guinea predictions below.
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Algeria vs Guinea predictions: Algeria to maintain their top spot
Considering Algeria have had Guinea's number in recent years, we are fairly confident that they'll go home with all the spoils.
Key stats
- Algeria came out on top the last three times these teams met.
- The hosts have been a tough team to beat, losing just once in their last 17 matches.
- Guinea have also enjoyed some fine form in recent months, winning four of their last six games.
- Four of Algeria's last five matches featured goals at both ends.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Algeria are bookies’ favourites
- Algeria: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- Draw: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- Guinea: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Considering they have the advantage of playing at home, Algeria are the expected winners at 4/7 (1.57). Teams with these odds generally have a 63.6% probability of winning.
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Additionally, four of the last five skirmishes between these teams produced at least three goals. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Guinea snap their losing streak against Thursday's opponents?
Recent meetings between these outfits have been a bit one-sided, as Algeria emerged victorious the last three times they squared off against each other. In the last five encounters between these sides, the Fennec Foxes have three wins, a draw and a loss.
International Match 23/09/22
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Guinea
Africa Cup of Nations 07/07/19
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Guinea
International Match 06/06/17
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International Match 09/10/15
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Team news and form guide
Algeria: Trying to keep their perfect qualifying record intact
There are no injured or suspended players for the hosts ahead of this clash. However, Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani were not named in Vladimir Petkovic’s squad for the World Cup qualifying games.
Predicted lineup: Zeghba (GK), Kerkhof, Mandi, Madani, Nouri, Bentaleb, Aouar, Benzia, Brahimi, Amourah & Bounedjah.
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W
Mozambique
1
Algeria
5
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Botswana
1
Algeria
3
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 17/11/24
W
Liberia
1
Algeria
5
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 14/11/24
D
Equatorial Guinea
0
Algeria
0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 14/10/24
W
Togo
0
Algeria
1
Guinea: Sights set on the top spot in Group G
Guinea will have to do without Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is also absent from the squad.
Predicted lineup: Koné (GK), Sylla, Jeanvier, Conté, Diakité, Conté, Diawara, Sylla, Guirassy, Guilavogui & Bayo
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L
Uganda
1
Guinea
0
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
D
Somalia
0
Guinea
0
International Match 20/12/24
W
Guinea-Bissau
1
Guinea
4
International Match 15/12/24
L
Ivory Coast
4
Guinea
1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 19/11/24
L
Tanzania
1
Guinea
0
Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy is coming off the best season of his career, as he scored 28 times in as many Bundesliga games, firing VfB Stuttgart to a second-placed finish in Germany's top flight.
The former Lille forward has been in sensational form these past few months, scoring 10 times in his last 11 matches across all competitions. However, while he featured at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, Guirassy was unable to score for Guinea.
As a matter of fact, the 28-year-old last scored for his country in October last year, so it'll be interesting to see how he fares against Algeria on Thursday.