Algeria vs South Africa prediction, odds & betting tips 26/03/2024

Two African giants will go head-to-head as Algeria and South Africa battle for supremacy on Tuesday March 26. View our free Algeria vs South Africa prediction below.

Algeria vs South Africa predictions: Can Algeria bounce back from woeful AFCON campaign?

Key stats

• Algeria have been a tough team to beat, losing just once in their last 16 matches.
• South Africa have also enjoyed some fine form, with just one loss in their last seven games.
• All of South Africa's last six matches went below the 2.5 goal margin.
• The only time these teams met in a friendly, they played out a goalless draw.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Algeria are bookies' favourites

• Algeria: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
• Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
• South Africa: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Algeria had a disappointing AFCON campaign, where they crashed out in the group stages despite being one of the pre-tournament favourites. On the other hand, South Africa impressed at the Nations Cup, winning bronze.

In spite of this, Algeria are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds usually have a 65.2% probability of winning.

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It's also important to note that all of South Africa's last six matches featured less than three goals. With that being said, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.

Last five H2Hs: Algeria hope to extend unbeaten run

This will be the fifth encounter between these teams since they first met in 1996. As it stands, previous skirmishes between these sides are balanced. Both teams have a win apiece, with two draws between them. The most recent encounter between Algeria and South Africa took place at AFCON 2015.

Team news and form guide

Algeria: Hoping to string up back-to-back wins

There are no new absentees for Algeria heading into this clash.

Predicted lineup: Mandrea, Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Nouri, Chaïbi, Bentaleb, Zerrouki, Brahimi, Gouiri, 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

South Africa: Eyeing their first victory post-AFCON

Lyle Foster will be unavailable for South Africa. The Burnley player is ruled out with some mental health issues. Also, Evidence Makgopa is sidelined with an injury.

Predicted lineup: Goss, Morena, Sibisi, Xoki, Mashego, Mbanjwa, Mosele, Monare, Mokwana, Maswanganyi, Mayo.

African Nations C'ship Qualifying 03/05/25

L

Malawi

1

South Africa

0

Africa - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25

W

Benin

0

South Africa

2

Africa - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25

W

Lesotho

0

South Africa

2

African Nations C'ship Qualifying 02/03/25

D

Egypt

1

South Africa

1

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 19/11/24

W

South Sudan

0

South Africa

3

Player to watch: Baghdad Bounedjah

Baghdad Bounedjah impressed at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, scoring three goals in three group games. In spite of this however, Algeria crashed out of the tournament after the group stages.

Interestingly Bounedjah has struggled to find his best form since the Nations Cup ended. He is now without a goal in his last seven appearances for club and country.

It'll be interesting to see how the Al Sadd player will match-up against this Bafana Bafana side.