Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria Prediction & Picks - AFCON
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The third and final round of games in AFCON’s Group E will take place on Wednesday, when Equatorial Guinea will take on Algeria in the Moroccan capital of Rabat. At Stade Prince Moulay Hassan, the Algerians can make it three wins from three and ensure that they top the group on their way to the knockouts. Even if they don’t come out on top, a point will be enough to guarantee progression as group winners.
Realistically, the Algerians are the only ones with something to seriously fight for. It’s not that qualification to the knockouts is mathematically impossible for Juan Micha’s men, but since they currently have zero points, their progression is highly unlikely. Barring a shock win against a strong Algeria team, they will be heading home. Then again, if they could cause an upset and pick up three points, there’s a chance that they sneak in as one of the best third-place teams, though that would rely on Sudan losing to Burkina Faso, which is far from out of the question yet far from guaranteed. Let’s see what happens.
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Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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4
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Equatorial Guinea and Algeria Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 24, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 17, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 17, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
Jun 6, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 24, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 4, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 24, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 17, 2024 - AFCON
Oct 14, 2024 - AFCON
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 24, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 12, 2025 - Arab Cup
Dec 9, 2025 - Arab Cup
Dec 6, 2025 - Arab Cup
Dec 3, 2025 - Arab Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 24, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 12, 2025 - Arab Cup
Dec 9, 2025 - Arab Cup
Dec 3, 2025 - Arab Cup
Nov 13, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 6, 2025 - Arab Cup
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 9, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
Aug 23, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Aug 15, 2025 - African Nations Championship
Equatorial Guinea against Algeria : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 14, 2024 - AFCON
Sep 5, 2024 - AFCON
Jan 16, 2022 - AFCON
Equatorial Guinea - Algeria: Form Analysis
For the Algerians it’s a case of so far, so good in Morocco. Playing on North African soil and not having journeyed as far as many of the nations involved, Vladimir Petkovic’s men have performed with serious credit in their first two games. First up, they made light work of beating Sudan, scoring three goals and conceding none on their way to securing an opening three points, before delivering a sturdy effort to see off Burkina Faso by a goal to zero.
That serious blow left Micha’s men feeling dejected and they couldn’t find it in themselves to deliver a strong enough offensive performance against Sudan, which suggests that they’ll struggle here too.
In contrast, it hasn’t been sturdy stuff from the Equatorial Guinea boys, who’ve struggled to keep things tight, conceding twice against Burkina Faso during the first round of games, before again failing to keep a clean sheet against Sudan. In that first game, they had got themselves into a fantastic position, leading by a goal to zero deep inside stoppage time, yet they couldn’t keep it tight, conceding not once, but twice. That serious blow left Micha’s men feeling dejected and they couldn’t find it in themselves to deliver a strong enough offensive performance against Sudan, which suggests that they’ll struggle here too.
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Algeria v Equatorial Guinea last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Equatorial Guinea & Algeria Squad Analysis
For Juan Micha, Pedro Obiang, who is a critical part of the midfield set-up, is disappointingly expected to miss out having been forced off with a knock against Sudan. If out, the former West Ham midfielder will leave a sizable hole that cannot properly be filled, let’s be honest. Santiago Eneme, who is also one of the more useful players at Micha’s disposal, is another likely absentee. He too went off early against Sudan.
Pedro Obiang, who is a critical part of the midfield set-up, is disappointingly expected to miss out having been forced off with a knock against Sudan.
Algerian head coach Vladimir Petkovic may be looking to freshen things up ahead of the final game. After all, it seems highly likely that the Fennec Foxes will advance as group winners, and they could probably rest some key players here and still win. Houssem Aouar won’t feature, while having played as a sub last time out, Fares Chaibi could come into the starting XI.
Most goals and assists
Equatorial Guinea
Algeria
R. Mahrez
(3 Goals)
H. Boudaoui
(2 Assists)
Equatorial Guinea and Algeria Stats in AFCON
Equatorial Guinea - Algeria Key Points
- The Algerians are yet to concede a goal at the current African Cup of Nations.
- Last time out, the Algerians won without more than four goals being scored.
- Less than four goals have been scored in each of Algeria's two games at this tournament so far.
- Less than four goals have also been scored in each of Equatorial Guinea's two games at this tournament.
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Our Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria Prediction
Let’s be honest, the National Thunder have been anything but thunderous in the final third. In fact, they’ve offered very little, so do not be surprised if they struggle to create against an Algerian team that can dominate possession very easily.
Consider also that the Algerians don’t need to overdo it here and it’s easy to conclude that a relatively low-scoring win for the Fennec Foxes is a little more likely than the early odds would have us believe.
Our Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria Pick: Algeria to Win & Under 3.5 Goals.
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