Algeria vs Zambia Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 25 Sep 2026
Algeria vs Zambia Predictions
We’re lining up Zambia +1.5 at Asian Handicap odds of -115. We’re expecting them to be competitive against Algeria and there’s a return even if the underdogs lose by a single goal which makes the bet attractive.
Continue below for our full Algeria vs Zambia betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Algeria vs Zambia Preview
Algeria meet Zambia, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 25 September.
Algeria lost in their last game. Switzerland won 2-0 at BC Place in the World Cup. The Desert Foxes had most of the ball recording 56% possession and two shots on target.
Zambia were defeated in their previous game, losing to Morocco by a 3-0 scoreline at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the Africa Cup of Nations. Moses Sichone's men had 43% possession and didn’t have a single shot on goal.
H2H: 3-3 Draw in Last Head-to-Head
Algeria were on the road when they previously faced Zambia and the game ended 3-3.
| Africa Cup of Nations | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Zambia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 10.9 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Algeria have had 56.3% possession, 538.1 passes and 4.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.
Riyad Mahrez leads the way with 5 goals, Ibrahim Maza has 2, with Rafik Belghali and two others on 1. Houssem Aouar and Anis Hadj Moussa are tied for the most assists on 2.
Zambia have lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.3 goals from 7.3 attempts and 0.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.7% possession, 391.0 passes, 4.0 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 14.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
Patson Daka has bagged 1 goals. Mathews Banda has managed to clock up 1 assists in the last 3 games.
Main Match Prediction
Zambia +1.5 on the Asian Handicap are a great betting option at -115 on the basis that they can perform well as underdogs for this Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter. We’re expecting the game to be close.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Africa Cup of Nations qualifying team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re predicting Algeria to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Zambia with an Asian Handicap of +1.5, at least three goals to be registered and also BTTS Yes.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Algeria vs Zambia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the betting odds, Algeria are major -385 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 79% chance of winning this Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash. Zambia are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +900.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +150. Alternatively, Algeria can be backed at -139 and Zambia are on offer at +800.
If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -208.
The best football betting sites will provide a first-class service and that includes getting hundreds of markets. Scan through them for any Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game and take your pick.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Algeria Stats
Zambia Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 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 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.22 corners awarded and 3.44 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 5 home matches
- An average of 7.67 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 5 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.33 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 8.33 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 56.33% possession in the last 9 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 5 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 9 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 5 home matches
Algeria vs Zambia Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Algeria vs Zambia team news before betting. We’ll provide the latest confirmed Africa Cup of Nations qualifying lineups along with injury updates.
Previous Algeria Lineups
Previous Zambia Lineups
Algeria Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Brahim Hemdani
Zambia Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Lesotho | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Niger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Malawi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Somalia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eritrea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritania | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Benin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | CAR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Comoros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Congo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botswana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 2 | Libya | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uganda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Burundi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Togo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Sudan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Liberia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Rwanda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guinea-Bissau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Madagascar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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