Group G's two top teams Algeria and Mozambique will compete for primary dominance at Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match on Tuesday. This match between both teams who share 12 points will determine the automatic qualification process toward the tournament.
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Algeria’s Form
After a period of absence Algeria made their World Cup qualification comeback through their 3-1 victory against Botswana. Amine Gouiri scored for Algeria before halftime before Mohamed Amoura added two more goals to secure the win as Botswana managed a single reply through Tebogo Kopelang.
The Desert Warriors maintain an unbeaten streak across their previous eight competitions and show excellent form in present times. As led by Vladimir Petkovic Algeria reached the top spot of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying bracket and achieved four victories in their World Cup qualifiers with 11 scored goals against 5 conceded.
Algeria intends to use this tournament as their chance to reach their fourth World Cup while breaking a six-year drought in international finals.
Mozambique’s Form
During their World Cup qualification run Mozambique demonstrated fine form after picking up a 3-1 victory against Uganda during their previous match. In the first half stoppage time Pepo Santos delivered two goals whereas Stanley Ratifo added a third to keep their winning streak alive.
Within their recent qualifiers Os Mambas achieved three successive victories by beating Somalia along with defeats of Guinea and Uganda at a 9-6 goal difference. Mozambique suffered their one defeat of the campaign when they dropped to a 2-0 home loss to Algeria during November 2023. Mozambique intends to claim Group G supremacy while taking revenge in their rematch against Algeria.
The history of Mozambican football is marked by unsuccessful encounters against Algeria since they have lost three out of their previous four matches. A sole victory occurred for Mozambique in 1996 as they managed to earn a 1-0 win.
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Algeria
Mohamed Amoura remained strong against Botswana so he will continue leading the offensive line using his partnership with Amine Gouiri alongside Riyad Mahrez being the veteran winger. Yunanese Footballer Yassine Benzia and midfield partners Adem Zorgane and Hicham Boudaoui expect to start their third match in a row.
The defensive half of Borussia Dortmund with Ramy Bensebaini at center defense alongside Aïssa Mandi will stay intact as goalkeeper Anthony Mandrea starts in goal.
Mozambique
Pepo Santos emerged as Mozambique's top performer in their victory against Uganda so he will continue his partnership with Guima and Alfons Amade in the middle.
The Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava will form an offensive-defensive pairing with Nanani and Fernando Chamboco and Bruno Langa at the back. Geny Catamo leads alongside Stanley Ratifo and Gildo as they comprise Mozambique attacking frontline.
Prediction
Algeria represent strong possibilities for victory due to their domestic support together with their current success pattern. Mozambique demonstrated their offensive strengths while standing strong against their opponents which could lead to several goals being scored.
Prediction: Algeria 2-1 Mozambique
With Algeria’s attacking firepower and Mozambique’s ability to find the net, betting on Both Teams to Score (BTTS: Yes) at odds of 3.45 could offer good value. Expect a tightly contested match with the hosts edging it in the final stages.