Algeria vs Nigeria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

Africa Cup of Nations Betting Preview: Algeria vs Nigeria

Algeria square off against Nigeria in this Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 10 January.

The way forward could be to back Algeria with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -139 against Nigeria. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

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Group E winners Algeria come into this quarter-final after beating DR Congo 1–0 in extra time following a goalless draw after 90 minutes at Moulay Hassan Stadium in the round of 16. The Desert Foxes had most of the ball boasting 57% possession and six shots on target, with a late strike from Adil Boulbina proving the difference.

Nigeria, who finished top of Group C, recorded a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at Fez Stadium in the round of 16. Eric Chelle's team managed nine shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Victor Osimhen scoring two, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Algeria and Nigeria saw the former triumph at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Cairo Int'l Stadium.

Africa Cup of Nations		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Nigeria	3	3	0	0	8	4	4	8:4	9
1	Algeria	3	3	0	0	7	1	6	7:1	9

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Algeria have won all of their previous 4 games, averaging 2.0 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Vladimir Petkovic's side have averaged 54.8% possession, 480.0 passes and 5.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.3 goals from 2.3 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Riyad Mahrez has found the net 3 times, Ibrahim Maza 2, with Adil Boulbina and two other players on 1. Anis Hadj Moussa is the top assists maker on 2.

Nigeria have been victorious in their past 4 matches, with an average of 3.0 goals from 7.5 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 63.0% possession, 511.0 passes, 4.5 corners taken and 3.5 corners against, while the Super Eagles have conceded 1.0 goals from 1.5 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have scored 3 goals, followed by Raphael Onyedika with 2. Ademola Lookman has been the chief assist maker in the previous 4 games with 4.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Algeria predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Anthony Mandrea (GK), Rafik Belghali, Zineddine Belaid, Mohamed Tougai, Rayan Ait Nouri, Anis Hadj Moussa, Ramiz Zerrouki, Himad Abdelli, Fares Chaibi, Ibrahim Maza, Monsef Bakrar.

Nigeria predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Stanley Nwabili (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.

Algeria vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Algeria vs Nigeria betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Algeria look a good bet in this Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final and we can back them at -139 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the Desert Foxes can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Africa Cup of Nations stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Algeria vs Nigeria stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Algeria in 20 consecutive games.
• Algeria have won 6 of their last 7 games

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

There’s the option to wager on Algeria to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Algeria 2 - 1 Nigeria

There are betting odds of +800 that the Desert Foxes land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ademola Lookman Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) can be wagered to finish with at least one shot on goal at -133. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Ademola Lookman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-135

Shots

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

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Mohamed Amoura to Score +270

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) has racked up ten goals in his past nine matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +270 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mohamed Amoura Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Shots

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

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Algeria vs Nigeria Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have betting odds of +155 for Nigeria to win this Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final, while you could instead opt for Algeria at +220, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +185.

Nigeria can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -149. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Algeria are +105.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Africa Cup of Nations game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+185

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+105

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-244

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-149

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-115

Those interested in Victor Osimhen to find the net anytime are able to get +160. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

First

+160

Anytime

+390

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

First

+200

Anytime

+460

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Himad Abdelli (Algeria)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Fares Chaibi (Algeria)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ismaël Bennacer (Algeria)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Wilfred Ndidi (Nigeria)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tochukwu Nnadi (Nigeria)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Rayan Aït Nouri (Algeria)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+145

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-135

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-161

Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-167

Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Himad Abdelli (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Fares Chaibi (Algeria)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Frank Onyeka (Nigeria)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Paul Onuachu (Nigeria)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Mohamed Amoura (Algeria)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Himad Abdelli (Algeria)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Baghdad Bounedjah (Algeria)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Akor Jerome Adams (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Moses Simon (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Chidera Ejuke (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Fares Chaibi (Algeria)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Algeria Stats

Nigeria Stats

Full-Time Result

• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.25 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 5.67 corners awarded and 4.33 corners against in the last 3 home matches
• An average of 9.75 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 3.67 corners awarded and 3.33 corners against in the last 3 away matches
• An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 4 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.75% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 54.67% possession in the last 3 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 3 home matches

Possession

• An average of 63.00% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 52.33% possession in the last 3 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 3 away matches

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