Algeria vs South Africa: International Friendly | Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | Kick-off: 21:00 UTC | Venue: Stade de Nelson Mandela (Baraki, Algeria)
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For the Algeria vs South Africa prediction we predict Algeria to win 2-0. Algeria enters this international friendly match against South Africa as the clear favorites. They have maintained an unbeaten record in the last two meetings with South Africa, including a 3-1 victory in their last encounter during the Africa Cup of Nations. Under the leadership of Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria secured a 3-2 win last week, showcasing their confidence ahead of this match.
Despite South Africa’s commendable performance in the Afcon 2023, where they finished third in the competition, Algeria holds the advantage with home support. Therefore, we back Algeria to emerge victorious on Tuesday.
Prediction: Algeria to win
Betting Tip: Over 1.5 Goals
Algeria made a strong start in Group G, beginning with a 3-1 win over Somalia. They continued with a 2-0 victory against Mozambique, fueled by goals from Fares Chaibi and Ramiz Zerroouki.
Algeria displayed their attacking prowess with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bolivia at the Stade Nelson Mandela. This win followed Algeria’s disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign, where they exited in the group stage with just two points. Their struggles mirrored their 2021 performance, where they also failed to advance past the group stage.
Under coach Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria seeks to carry momentum into Tuesday’s match. They aim to build confidence for their return to the World Cup qualifiers.
South Africa secured their highest Africa Cup of Nations finish since 2000, claiming third place in 2023.
Ranked 58th in FIFA, they drew 1-1 with Andorra before returning to World Cup qualifiers.
In Group C, they sit second with three points from two matches, trailing Rwanda by one point.
Facing an unbeaten opponent on Tuesday, South Africa aims to bounce back with a win.
Algeria: Mandrea, Attal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri, Chaibi, Bentaleb, Zerrouki, Brahimi, Gouiri, Bounedjah
South Africa: Goss, Morena, Sibisi, Xoki, Mashego, Mbanjwa, Mosele, Monare, Mokwana, Maswanganyi, Mayo
Catch the International Friendly match between Algeria and South Africa on ScoreBat this Tuesday, 26th, 2024, at 21:00 UTC.