The Matchday 8 fixture in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Guinea and Algeria will take place on September 8 at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Guinea vs. Algeria: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Guinea vs. Algeria
Guinea (4-3-3): Aly Keita – Issiaga Sylla, Florentin Pogba, Simon Falette, Ibrahima Cisse – Naby Keita, Amadou Diawara, Mady Camara – Francois Kamano, Mohamed Bayo, Sory Kaba.
Algeria (4-2-3-1): Raïs M'Bolhi – Youcef Atal, Aïssa Mandi, Djamel Benlamri, Ramy Bensebaini – Ismaël Bennacer, Adlène Guedioura – Riyad Mahrez, Sofiane Feghouli, Yacine Brahimi – Baghdad Bounedjah.
Guinea
Guinea has struggled in their recent qualifiers, failing to secure a win in their last three matches (1 draw, 2 losses). The team has managed to score only two goals during this period and needs a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive. Currently, Guinea sits in fourth place in their group standings, and a win against Algeria could boost their chances significantly.
- The team has not won in their last five home matches in World Cup qualifiers (2 draws, 3 losses).
- Guinea has conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Guinea's last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Algeria
Algeria, on the other hand, has been in impressive form, winning their last three qualifiers. The team has shown consistency in both attack and defense, scoring a total of eight goals and conceding only one during this winning streak. Algeria is currently at the top of their group, and another win would further solidify their position.
- The team has won in regular time in 4 of their last 5 away matches in World Cup qualifiers.
- Algeria has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 away matches in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Algeria's last 7 away games in World Cup qualifiers.
Guinea vs. Algeria: Match Prediction
Guinea has faced difficulties in recent matches, particularly in defense, which could be a disadvantage against a strong Algerian attack. Algeria has shown resilience away from home and possesses the quality to exploit Guinea's defensive vulnerabilities. Considering both teams' current form, I predict a competitive match with Algeria having the upper hand.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
