- Argentina and Algeria both enter this game in form, winning eight, drawing one, and losing one of their last ten matches in all competitions.
- Argentina are unbeaten in seven at home while Algeria have won all four of their away games over the same period.
- Argentina have conceded just two goals in their last seven home games across all competitions.
Algeria are no pushovers
Argentina are a 1.42 favorite to beat Algeria, who are 9.3 outsiders at the Kansas City Stadium in this Group J 2026 FIFA World Cup game. The Fennecs should pose a threat in this game, however, as they have scored 10 goals in their last four road games across all competitions, according to our Argentina vs Algeria prediction.
Their away form has certainly improved since Vladimir Petković took the reins in January, but the coach has instilled a pragmatic, counter-attacking setup. The Fennecs are particularly dangerous on the wings and from set pieces when they soak up the pressure and launch quick attacks.
Algeria have won their last two games, a 1-0 win over the Dutch and a 4-0 drubbing of Bolivia, both of which were away. Petković seems to have found a way to get the best out of the talent he has at his disposal and, in midfielder Ismaël Bennacer, he has a player that can provide bite and vision in the middle of the pitch to help in transition and protect the back four.
Scaloni's men rarely put a foot wrong
Lionel Scaloni's Argentina are a very impressive unit with lots of players capable of playing in multiple positions and his tactical flexibility and focus on possession has paid off since 2018 when he took over. This Argentina vs Algeria preview shows they are a side that can overload the half-spaces and cause all kinds of problems with Messi at the hub of their attacks.
Algeria have the forward that has been their missing link of late, however. Amine Gouiri has four goals in his last five appearances and leads the line in a front three that have 12 goals between them across the same games, which might influence the Argentina vs Algeria prediction for goals.
Julián Álvarez is a terrier in the forward line who has the pace to make late runs and clinical finishing skills to make good on Messi's service, who remains the creative heartbeat of the team even if he is the focal point of the opposition's defensive efforts.
Both teams to score - No is worth backing
Argentina have too much quality for Algeria to hold them off for the entire game and their odds of 1.42 reflect that. But Algeria will make this tough for them and they have shown some impressive attacking form away from home of late. Backing Both teams to score - No at 1.62 has some appeal in this clash between two defensively diligent sides. Based on the latest Argentina vs Algeria betting tips, this market offers value.
With Argentina and Algeria both unbeaten in recent runs, a matchup of these two travelling sides will be a game of chess between Lionel Messi's creativity and the counter-attacking talents of Algeria. The Argentina vs Algeria prediction suggests Argentina should have enough to edge it, but a goal for Algeria cannot be ruled out, especially if they can make the most of their opportunities on the break.
