Algeria vs Angola Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Algeria To Win To Nil

Reason for tip

Algeria have won four straight games and they meet an Angola outfit who have failed to score in each of their last four. There’s a huge gulf between these two sides and Algeria have a strong defensive foundation which can lead them to victory.

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Algeria 1-0

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AFCON games tend to be on the lower-scoring end of things and it wouldn’t be a surprise if an Angola side who have drawn their last five prove tough to break down. Look to Algeria to do enough to get the victory given their quality in the final third, but a 1-0 win appeals in the correct score betting.

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Riyad Mahrez To Score Anytime

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Mahrez is clearly the best player on the pitch here and he’s a vital part of Algeria’s set up. His time in Al Ahli has seen him in fine score form while he was always one to come up clutch for Man City in the biggest moments.

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Angola haven’t scored in any of their last four matches
Algeria’s 4-3-3 offers plenty of control and a lot fo defensive cover
Mahrez has scored eight goals in 19 games in Saudi Arabia and he can be the difference-maker here

Algeria to make winning start

Algeria rank among the favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations this year, as they look to improve on their poor title defence from the last edition of the tournament. The 2019 champions have a straightforward start, as they meet an Angola outfit who are the group outsiders and a 200/1 shot to lift the trophy.

The underdogs come into this on a streak of draws, including four straight 0-0s. That run suggests they’re lacking cutting edge going forward and it is hard to see them breaking through an Algeria side who start this one with three solid midfielders in front of a good back four.

Games at this tournament often prove cagey and it’s hard to see Angola setting up to do anything other than frustrate. That will likely prove tough, as they meet Riyad Mahrez – arguably one of the most talented players at the tournament. The former Man City man had a habit of scoring big goals at the Etihad and he was a key part of their 2019 success. With eight goals in 19 games for Al Ahli, he can prove to be the difference in what is likely to be a low-scoring encounter.